NATO's chief announced plans to increase its rapid-response unit from 40,000 to 300,000 troops, in a move that appears to be prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Slovakia NATO unit to have 1,200 foreign troops, Patriot missile defence. By Reuters. February 26, 2022 5:06 PM UTC Updated February 26, 2022 Slovakia’s Defense Minister ...

The 5,000-strong unit is carved out of NATO’s 40,000-member Response Force but has been little-used in the years since it was formed. However, ...