Steadfast Defender

Steadfast Defender is the name of a series of NATO exercises. The latest exercise, being held in 2024, is the largest since the Cold War.^[1] The first one was held in 2021, and they are planned to be held every three years.^[2]

DateSpring every three years

LocationEurope

ParticipantsNATO's members and accession candidates

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Steadfast Defender

Date	Spring every three years
Location	Europe
Participants	NATO's members and accession candidates

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