The United States military technology is key to NATOs missile defense systems and is a key component of deterrence in the region
Christopher G. Cavoli 4/26, served as the commander of the US Army Europe, 4/26/2023, United States House Armed Services Committee, “Statement of General Christopher G. Cavoli, United States European Command”, https://armedservices.house.gov/sites/republicans.armedservices.house.gov/files/04.26.23%20Cavoli%20Statement%20v2.pdf //KC
In the air domain, we continue to improve our sensors, fighter aircraft, and ground-based air defense systems. These advanced systems enhance Integrated Air and Missile Defense, support Allies’ collective air defense, and increase long-range strike capability. The Aegis Ashore program highlights a key U.S. contribution to NATO’s missile defense. With a site in Romania and one under development in Poland, this capability protects the continent from Iranian ballistic missile attack. U.S. Air Force bombers launched from bases in the U.S. and Europe integrate with Ally and partner forces in Bomber Task Force missions. USEUCOM continues to build the first U.S. multi-role 5th Generation F-35 capability in-theater at RAF Lakenheath. Our air component is implementing the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment concept which, supported by Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control, demonstrate a credible, networked combat force from potential airfields across the continent. Through this model, we enhance posture, complicate adversary decision-making, and impose costs. This expansion of European air operations and deployable air bases enhances our forces’ survivability. These capability enhancements are critical to our deterrence posture.