The acceptance of the Aegis Ashore website in Poland, like its sister website in Romania, is a vital step in our efforts to get AAMDS prepared to guard in opposition to the rising risk posed by ballistic missiles launched from Iran. The addition of this website in Poland will assist present enhanced protection and increase safety for all NATO European populations, territories and forces in opposition to potential threats to the Euro-Atlantic space.
The Aegis Ashore is defensive in nature and designed to shoot down threats posed to U.S. ahead deployed forces, or the safety of our European allies. The defensive focus of Aegis Ashore is confirmed within the U.S. commitments to NATO and standing NATO coverage.
Aegis Ashore in NSF Redzikowo is a vital a part of the European Phased Adaptive Method (EPAA). EPAA protects European Allies and companions in opposition to ballistic missile threats emanating from outdoors the Euro-Atlantic space. EPAA integrates the missile protection methods of ahead deployed U.S. Navy destroyers in Rota, Spain with the Aegis capabilities at NSF Deveselu, Romania and, as soon as absolutely operational, AAMDS Poland at NSF Redzikowo to offer complete ballistic missile protection throughout Europe.
NSF Redzikowo is a tangible demonstration of the U.S. dedication to collective safety in Europe. Poland is an important ally, accomplice, and buddy of america. Our alliance is predicated on shared values, together with democratic governance, free markets, and particular person liberty. Safety is a basic pillar of the U.S.-Poland bilateral relationship.
For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has solid strategic relationships with our Allies and Companions, leveraging a basis of shared values to protect safety and stability.
Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces within the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and USAFRICOM areas of duty. U.S. Sixth Fleet is completely assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces by way of the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.