“The work of NSATU – to coalesce Allied and partner support – is designed to place Ukraine in a position of strength, which puts NATO in a position of strength to keep safe and prosperous its one billion people in both Europe and North America,” said U.S. Army General Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe. “This is a good day for Ukraine and a good day for NATO.”
This common effort is the result of NATO’s rapid stand-up of infrastructure, capabilities and communication systems at multiple locations across Europe, along with the sourcing of hundreds of personnel from across Allied and partner militaries.
“NSATU is now at a point in its development where it is taking on responsibilities from the International Donor Coordination Centre (IDCC) and the U.S.-led Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAG-U),” said German Army Major General Hartmut Renk, NSATU deputy commander.
Allies agreed to establish NSATU at the NATO Summit this past summer in Washington, D.C.
The organization will coordinate the provision, transfer and repair of military equipment critical to Ukraine’s operations, as well as training in Allied countries to bolster Ukraine’s military effectiveness. These tasks will be synchronized with efforts to develop Ukraine’s future military force, in order to achieve full interoperability with NATO and align with NATO standards.
Source: SHAPE.
