U.S. and NATO forces are conducting Swift Response 25, a major multi-national exercise running from May 11 to May 31, 2025, involving over 25,000 troops from 29 nations. The operation includes airborne assaults, missile drills, and joint training across key locations near Russia, including Sweden’s Gotland Island.
Swift Response is an early phase of the larger DEFENDER 25 series, designed to demonstrate NATO’s ability to rapidly deploy forces in high-risk areas. Troops are testing HIMARS and MLRS systems, conducting joint field hospital operations, and simulating real-world conflict conditions across the Baltic region to reinforce deterrence against potential aggression.
