Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Strengthening the Baltic Sea security | BALTOPS 2020

The US and Poland have concluded negotiations on a new defence pact, Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper said in a statement.The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) builds on our existing security cooperation, cementing the long-standing defence partnership.It reflects Joint Declarations signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Andrzej Duda in 2019 and provides the required legal framework, infrastructure and burden-sharing needed to deepen the military relationship.
Specifically, the EDCA enables an increase in the enduring US rotational presence in Poland by around 1,000 troops, including the forward elements of US Army V Corps HQ;a Division HQ;ISR capabilities; and infrastructure for an Armored Brigade Combat Team and Combat Air Brigade.There are presently 4500 US personnel on rotation in Poland.
The statement goes on to say that:
The EDCA will enhance deterrence against Russia, strengthen NATO, reassure our allies, and our forward presence in Poland

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