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RAF Typhoons conduct multiple interceptions of Russian aircraft near NATO airspace

RAF Typhoons conduct multiple interceptions of Russian aircraft near NATO airspace

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets were scrambled three times in as many days this week from Malbork Air Base, Poland, to intercept Russian aircraft departing Kaliningrad airspace near NATO territory.

Hegseth and Lecornu discuss 5% defence spending target and NATO role at Pentagon meeting

Hegseth and Lecornu discuss 5% defence spending target and NATO role at Pentagon meeting

At the Pentagon on 17 April, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu to discuss key issues related to defence and European security.

First Finnish airman joins NATO AWACS mission, marking new milestone in Alliance integration

First Finnish airman joins NATO AWACS mission, marking new milestone in Alliance integration

  Master Sergeant Aleksi completed both Individual Deployment and Life Support training before advancing to the academic phase with the Aircrew Training Squadron. He has now qualified as a Weapons Controller, contributing to real-time mission operations and enhancing NATO’s situational awareness. “It was an honour to fly with NATO AWACS,” said Master Sergeant Aleksi. “You…

Thales to deliver phase 3 of NATO situational awareness programme with new ballistic missile defence capabilities

Thales to deliver phase 3 of NATO situational awareness programme with new ballistic missile defence capabilities

Thales has been selected by NATO to deliver the third phase of its NATO Common Operational Picture (NCOP) programme, known as “NCOP-BMD”.

NATO acquires advanced AI-enabled warfighting system from American company Palantir Technologies

NATO acquires advanced AI-enabled warfighting system from American company Palantir Technologies

NATO has officially acquired the Maven Smart System NATO (MSS NATO), an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) platform developed by Palantir Technologies Inc.

Eurofighter Typhoon contributes significantly to NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise

Eurofighter Typhoon contributes significantly to NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise

From 31 March to 11 April, the Royal Netherlands Air Force hosted Ramstein Flag, a major NATO exercise at Leeuwarden Air Force Base involving over 90 aircraft from more than 15 Allied nations.

Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe bolster readiness and joint warfighting capabilities

Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe bolster readiness and joint warfighting capabilities

Ramstein Flag 2025, NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise, concluded on 11 April, reinforcing the alliance’s readiness and warfighting capabilities.