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New Allied Reaction Force deploys for first time on exercise Steadfast Dart 25
For its first deployment, the Allied Reaction Force showed that it can quickly mobilise powerful forces in defence of the Alliance.
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New Allied Reaction Force deploys for first time on exercise Steadfast Dart 25
15 February 2025 - 18 February 2025
Soldiers from Greece, Romania and the United Kingdom participate in close-quarters combat drills during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
Romanian and Spanish soldiers swap patches during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
Greek army soldiers prepare to assault a building while taking part in close-quarters combat drills during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
The patch of the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, on the arm of a British Army soldier during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A Greek army soldier talks with his compatriot during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
Soldiers from Greece, Romania and the United Kingdom participate in close-quarters combat drills during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A British Army soldier heads out on patrol during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
British Army soldiers head out on patrol during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
British Army soldiers head out on patrol during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A Romanian soldier smiles for the camera during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A British Army solider laughs between close-quarters combat drills during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
French Army Colonel Colomban de Pontcharra leads his paratroopers during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A British Army soldier smiles for the camera during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A British Army soldier shares a light moment with his compatriot during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A British Army bagpiper poses for the camera during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A French paratrooper takes part in a trench-clearing drill during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A French paratrooper takes part in a trench-clearing drill during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A French paratrooper takes part in a trench-clearing drill during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A French officer directs his troops during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.
A French soldier stands before the tricolour during exercise Steadfast Dart 25 in Romania. Steadfast Dart 25 was the first deployment exercise for the Allied Reaction Force, or ARF, NATO’s new force-in-readiness. Designed to deploy rapidly and implement the Alliance’s new regional defence plans, the ARF is currently led by NATO Rapidly Deployable Corps Italy.