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Exercise Steadfast Dart 26 showcases NATO’s rapid reinforcement and the Allied Reaction Force
10,000 NATO troops deploy across Europe in Steadfast Dart 26, the Alliance’s largest military exercise of 2026.
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Exercise Steadfast Dart 26 showcases NATO’s rapid reinforcement and the Allied Reaction Force
17 February 2026 - 19 February 2026
RHIB boats return to TCG Anadolu following naval operations during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
Italian attack helicopters hover in position during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
Italian attack helicopters hold a steady hover as they engage targets with their guns during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
Turkish attack helicopters carry out tactical flight manoeuvres in support of amphibious operations during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
Spanish Seahawk helicopters hold a steady hover while preparing to insert troops via fast‑roping during amphibious operations in exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
Spanish Seahawk helicopters maintain a steady hover while troops fast‑rope to the beach during amphibious operations in exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
NATO troops engage targets during a live‑fire exercise on the training range during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
Turkish attack helicopters carry out tactical flight manoeuvres in support of amphibious operations during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
Turkish amphibious landing craft manoeuvre alongside TCG Anadolu as they conduct amphibious operations during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish TB3 drone lines the flight deck of TCG Anadolu. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish TB3 drone lines the flight deck of TCG Anadolu. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish sailor stands for a photo on the flight deck of TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Spanish soldier on guard duty stands for a photo during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Czech soldier looks toward the camera during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
An Italian soldier poses for a photo during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
Italian soldiers demonstrate the capabilities of their drone dog during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
An Italian drone dog moves across the field during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
Italian soldiers use their drone‑jamming capabilities to control the drone during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
Italian soldiers use their drone‑jamming capabilities to control the drone during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish helicopter pilot looks at the camera on board TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish helicopter pilot shares a friendly smile on the deck of TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish helicopter pilot smiles to the camera while on board TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish helicopter pilot stands aboard TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish drone pilot smiles at the camera while on board TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A German Navy NH90 helicopter takes off during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish sailor smiles at the camera while on board TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish TB3 drone takes off from TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish TB3 drone takes off from TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish TB3 drone launches from TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.
A Turkish TB3 drone lands on TCG Anadolu during exercise Steadfast Dart 26. Between January and March, around 10,000 troops from 13 NATO Allies deployed across Europe for exercise Steadfast Dart 26 — the Alliance’s largest and most visible drill of the year. The exercise brought together 17 naval vessels, more than 20 aircraft and roughly 1,500 military vehicles in Germany, testing NATO’s rapid reinforcement and coordination across land, air, sea and cyber domains.