The NATO military exercise "Steadfast Dart" is currently in progress, with soldiers from various nations participating in landing drills along the German Baltic Sea coast. This drill will involve the disembarkation of troops, weapons, and equipment at a military training ground in Schleswig-Holstein following a maritime crossing. The exercise will see around 15 ships and approximately 2,600 troops engaged in operations, showcasing NATO's commitment to military readiness in the region.

Among those observing the exercises will be Germany's Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius, and NATO General Ingo Gerhart, who oversees NATO forces in Central Europe. The scale of the exercise reflects a collaborative effort, with participation from 17 ships representing 13 countries, over 1,500 military vehicles, and around 10,000 soldiers overall. It stands as the largest NATO exercise of the year, emphasizing the importance of combined operations across Europe.

Significantly, southern European nations such as Greece, Italy, and Spain, alongside Turkey, have made substantial contributions to this exercise. "Steadfast Dart" underlines NATO's strategy to enhance military mobility and coordination among its member states, especially in response to evolving security challenges in the region. This exercise illustrates NATO’s readiness to respond to threats while fostering unity among its member nations through joint military operations.