NATO's largest military exercise in Europe since the end of the Cold War Could a Russian attack be anticipated?. European government officials have expressed concern that Russia could attack NATO member states as early as the next few years.

Europe is aiming to strengthen the region's defense industry to counter the threat from Russia, and Prime Minister Scholz and Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a major German defense company last month. European countries are working to increase defense spending, which many have not done until now.