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Finland opens NATO DIANA accelerator in Espoo, strengthening defence innovation, technology leadership and Alliance cooperation
A new NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) site was inaugurated in Espoo, Finland, on 22 January 2026.
Danish Armed Forces expand Arctic Endurance Exercise with NATO allies across Greenland and the North Atlantic
The Danish Armed Forces are strengthening their presence in Greenland and the North Atlantic through the ongoing Exercise Arctic Endurance, conducted with NATO Allies over much of the coming year.
Rutte at Davos says NATO must stay united, boost defence spending and keep Ukraine as top priority now
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte underlined the enduring importance of the transatlantic Alliance amid heightened political tensions.
Sweden deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for NATO air policing mission in the Arctic region
Sweden will deploy a Gripen fighter aircraft unit to Iceland in February and March 2026 as part of NATO’s incident preparedness mission in the Arctic, the Swedish Armed Forces said on 19 January.
NATO launches Steadfast Dart 2026, its most visible exercise of the year across Central Europe
NATO has officially launched Exercise Steadfast Dart 2026 across Central Europe, with the start announced on 15 January in Mons, Belgium.
Croatia assumes full responsibility for national airspace protection with Rafale fighters under NATO IAMD
Croatia has begun policing its own airspace using newly acquired Rafale multirole fighters within NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence framework.
Spanish frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón to assume command of NATO Standing Naval Group 1
The frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón will sail on 10 January from Ferrol Naval Base to begin a four-month deployment as flagship of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1.