US Army and Romanian armed forces engage in drone recovery training during Saber Guardian 23 exercise.

Saber Guardian 23, a component of DEFENDER 23, is an exercise co-led by the Romanian Land Forces and the U.S. Army. It forms part of the broader DEFENDER 23 initiative, which is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise aimed at enhancing the strategic deployment of U.S.-based forces, the utilization of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and the promotion of interoperability with Allies and partner nations.
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Soldier in the Advanced Bomb Suit for Explosive Ordnance Disposal drone recovery training during Saber Guardian 23 in Slobozia, Romania, May 30, 2023 (Picture source: U.S. Army/Staff Sgt. Laura Torres.)

Exercise Saber Guardian 23 takes place at various locations in Romania and serves as a platform to improve the integration of multinational combat forces. It encompasses a range of events and activities designed to enhance the collective capabilities of participating forces. These activities include vehicle road marches, medical training exercises, and river crossings, among others.

DEFENDER 23, spanning from 22 April to 23 June, showcases the ability of USAREUR-AF (U.S. Army Europe and Africa) to rapidly aggregate combat power from the continental United States in Eastern Europe. It aims to bolster the overall lethality of the NATO Alliance through long-distance fires, boost unit readiness in a complex joint and multinational environment, and leverage the capabilities of host nations to expand USAREUR-AF's operational reach.

With over 7,000 U.S. service members and more than 17,000 multinational service members from over 20 nations participating, DEFENDER 23 is a truly collaborative effort. Among the nations involved are Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This diverse participation demonstrates the commitment of these nations to strengthening collective defense and fostering interoperability among allied and partner forces.

Considering the crucial and increasing role played by drones of all sizes in modern warfare, recovering or disposing of them becomes a major task (Picture source: U.S. Army/Staff Sgt. Laura Torres.)

Romanian Master Sgt. Polschi Dragds, Person Two, assists Master Sgt. Dobrinoiv Laureniiu, team leader, with the Romanian Armed Forces, in dressing in the Advanced Bomb Suit for Explosive Ordnance Disposal drone recovery training during Saber Guardian 23 in Slobozia, Romania, May 30, 2023 (Picture source: U.S. Army/Staff Sgt. Laura Torres.)

Defense News June 2023