Why are American troops landing in Germany and other European countries these days?

In recent days many American forces with military equipment and machinery are landing mainly in Germany, where German-based bases are, but also in other EU states. Views of the arrival and movement of military equipment have also been distributed on social networks, where much of it is creating panic, creating [...]
In recent days many American forces with military equipment and machinery are landing mainly in Germany, where German-based bases are, but also in other EU states. Views of the arrival and movement of military equipment have also been distributed to social networks, where much of it is creating panic, linking it to the current situation with pandemic and speculating on false information.
What really is this?
The arrival of American forces concerns major multinational joint exercise “D EFANDER Europe 20”, prepared several years and running from April to the end of May. The exercise will be one of the largest in years and the third largest since the Cold War. Exercise will boost strategic readiness and interaction by exercising the American Army's ability to quickly move a large, reliable combat force of soldiers and equipment from the United States to Europe and its allies and allies. Approximately 37,000 members of the US service, allies and partners are expected to participate, with nearly 20,000 soldiers and 20,000 equipment deployed by the United States.
Password “D EFANDER-Europe 20” is the establishment of a reliable combat force from the United States to Europe, the transfer of equipment and personnel and equipment to various training areas. St. The B.A. will leave ports in four states and reach six European countries. This will require the support of tens of thousands of service members and civilians in numerous nations. U.S. service members will then spread throughout the region to create intermediate bases with multinational forces and participate in various annual exercises. / INA
Here you can find the full announcement:
https://www.eur.euro.amy/Defender Europe/fbclid/IwAR3P67TWOekx2xM-Xjf7LWIOM2YZwI4HW8-ACQ7998VJBWA/













