NATO Response Force Activated, Units, Size, Deployment, Countries, Ukraine

For the first time, the NATO Response Force has been activated as a defensive measure in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Tod Wolters activated the multinational force consisting of land, air, sea and special operations forces from the allies that can deploy quickly in support of the NATO alliance.

The mission of the NATO Response Force is to provide a rapid demonstration of force and the early establishment of NATO military presence in support of an Article 5 or Crisis Response Operation and to be a catalyst for transformation of capabilities in the Alliance.

The NATO Response Force was first declared operational in 2003.

NATO Response Force Units
The 40,000 troops consist of units from NATO’s 30 members who rotate in and out in 12-month increments.

NATO Response Force Size
The NATO Response Force is described by the organization as a “highly ready and technologically advanced” group of 40,000 troops from member nations.

NATO Response Force Deployment
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance will deploy parts of its combat-ready response force to reassure Eastern member countries after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

NATO Response Force Countries
The NATO Response Force is made up of 30 member countries, including Spain, Turkey, United States and the United Kingdom.

NATO Response Force Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on that the alliance is deploying thousands of combat-ready troops to Ukraine’s neighbours, as well as continuing to send weapons to Ukraine including air defences.