Germany has deployed two Patriot air-defense systems to Poland, the Bundeswehr announced on February 7. The mission, which began in mid-January, involves 100 vehicles and 200 personnel from Germany’s Surface-to-Air Missile Group 21, replacing a U.S. Patriot unit stationed in Poland for over two years. The six-month deployment includes a command center and support personnel to strengthen regional air defenses. While the U.S. continues providing Avenger systems, Norway has stationed F-35A fighter jets and NASAMS units to enhance security. The move reinforces NATO’s collective defense posture amid ongoing regional tensions.
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