threat – A new American missile defense base was officially inaugurated on Wednesday in Poland, an area in which Europe remains dependent on the United States
It is designed to detect, track and intercept ballistic missiles in flight. A new American missile defense base was officially inaugurated in Poland on Wednesday. Now operational, it is ready to “contribute to the defense of the Alliance” by strengthening “NATO’s anti-missile shield”, we learn on the official website of the Atlantic Alliance. Here's what you need to know about this new base.
Why a new American anti-missile base in Europe?
Located near the town of Redzikowo, Pomerania, this base belongs to the US Navy, reports to USEUCOM, the main command of American forces in Europe, but is integrated into the NATO command structure. Equipped with an Aegis anti-missile system, it is an additional piece within the American anti-missile shield in Europe, which Washington began to put in place fifteen years ago, and intended to protect against ballistic missile threats emanating from the outside the Euro-Atlantic zone, particularly Iran. The project for this base was launched under the presidency of President George W. Bush. After falling behind schedule, its construction began in 2016 and was completed in 2023.
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