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US Navy’s missile defense site in Poland functions like a destroyer on land

Alison Bath
16 January 2025
8 min
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Naval Support Facility Redzikowo in Poland operates as a stationary counterpart to U.S. Navy destroyers, using the Aegis Ashore system to defend Europe from ballistic missile threats. The facility mirrors shipboard operations, emphasizing NATO's commitment to trans-Atlantic defense.
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  • Stars and Stripes: High factual reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au) 
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC 
 

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