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NATO's Steadfast Dart 26: A Test of Unity and Readiness

1/30/2026

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Steadfast Dart 26 began on January 15, 2026, with over 10,000 troops from 11 nations.
Germany, Italy, and Spain are among the participating nations.
Major General Nicola Mandolesi emphasized the exercise's role in demonstrating NATO's unity and readiness.
Turkish Navy ships will join the exercise.
Analysts say the exercise could reflect a future where NATO operates effectively without U.S. involvement amid concerns about alliance stability.

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Steadfast Dart 26 began on January 15, 2026, with over 10,000 troops from 11 nations.
Germany, Italy, and Spain are among the participating nations.
Major General Nicola Mandolesi emphasized the exercise's role in demonstrating NATO's unity and readiness.
Turkish Navy ships will join the exercise.
Analysts say the exercise could reflect a future where NATO operates effectively without U.S. involvement amid concerns about alliance stability.