[2] "The EDI continues to enhance the presence and readiness in Europe to deter Russian aggression.
Since EDI was first proposed in Fiscal Year (FY) 2014, the initiative has provided funding in support of five lines of effort: (1) Increased Presence, (2) Exercises and Training, (3) Enhanced Prepositioning, (4) Improved Infrastructure, and (5) Building Partnership Capacity.
The FY 2022 EDI budget request supports an average force strength of 9,954 active, reserve, and National Guard personnel in U.S. European Command USEUCOM, including 9,452 Army, 459 Air Force, and 43 Navy personnel.
[6] In September 2019, a diversion of some of the funding was announced to extend the US-Mexico border wall.
[7] According to GovWin, "the EDI is one of the investments that have helped set the stage for the U.S.’ ability to support Ukraine from Poland and Hungary... (Information) Technology plays a major role in DOD capabilities under this program.