Over half a million NATO servicemen currently on high combat readiness

 YEREVAN, AUGUST 15, ARMENPRESS.More than 500,000 military personnel of NATO countries are on high alert, Chairman of the Alliance's Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, said in an interview with the PAP agency.
 
"NATO has implemented the most complex defense plans since the Cold War, and the forces of the alliance are actively testing and improving these plans. We currently have more than 500,000 military personnel on high alert," Bauer said.
 
He added that the allies also agreed to strengthen Poland’s air and missile defenses.

"An important step is the creation of a new Aegis Ashore missile defense base in Poland. We are part of the strongest alliance in the world. And we need to make it even stronger," the admiral emphasized. 
 
In addition, he stated that NATO does not see a threat of an attack on any country of the alliance.