The Contact Group will consider the long-term prospects of the deterrent forces.
The leaders of eight coalitions uniting nearly 50 countries will present “road maps” that should outline the prospects for the development of deterrent forces in such aspects as air force. forces, armored vehicles, artillery, mine clearance, use of drones, air and missile defense, information technology and maritime safety.
For Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, this will be his last meeting as US Secretary of Defense, but he, as the department assures, is convinced that the work of the Ramstein format will continue under the new administration – thanks to multilateral cooperation and “engagement, capabilities, experience and extraordinary faith in achieving the goal on the part of European partners.
- The 25th meeting of the Contact Group will be held in Germany on Thursday, January 9.
