Turkish Armed Forces showcase ASLAN unmanned ground vehicle during NATO exercise in northern Germany
The Turkish Armed Forces have displayed the ASLAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle during exercise Steadfast Dart 26 in northern Germany.
Spanish Eurofighters deploy to Romania to strengthen NATO Air Policing and Agile Combat Employment on Eastern Flank
Three Spanish Air and Space Force Eurofighter Typhoons, supported by an A400M aircraft, have deployed to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania to reinforce NATO’s flexible and scalable posture on the Eastern Flank.
Finland’s Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen: NATO Forward Land Forces Multinational Staff Element to be established in Rovaniemi
Finland’s Minister of Defence, Antti Häkkänen, has selected Rovaniemi as the location for NATO’s Forward Land Forces Multinational Staff Element in Finland.
Allied Reaction Force Maritime Component deploys to Baltic Sea for NATO exercise Steadfast Dart 26
NATO’s Allied Reaction Force Maritime Component Command, led by Spain, deployed from Kiel, Germany, to the Baltic Sea on 14 February 2026 as part of exercise Steadfast Dart 26.
Danish F-35 fighters deploy to Iceland for NATO Arctic Sentry training with Swedish and German jets
Danish F-35 fighter jets landed in Keflavik, Iceland on Friday to train alongside Swedish JAS 39 Gripen aircraft, marking Denmark’s first contribution to NATO’s Arctic Sentry activity, which began on 13 February.
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Ursula von der Leyen at Munich Security Conference calls for independent and stronger Europe [VIDEO]
At the Munich Security Conference 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security and prosperity.
Nine Allied nations complete NATO Tactical Leadership Programme flying course at Albacete Air Base
NATO announced that on 5 February 2026 nine Allied nations completed the year’s first Tactical Leadership Programme flying course at Albacete Air Base in Spain.
Denmark deploys F-35 Lightning II fighters as first national contribution to NATO’s Arctic Sentry activity
Denmark’s F-35 fighter aircraft have become the country’s first contribution to NATO’s Arctic Sentry activity, which begins today, Friday 13 February, building on previously agreed initiatives including Arctic Shield, Arctic Summer and Arctic Endurance.
Rheinmetall secures €200 million NATO order under 120mm tank ammunition framework agreement
Rheinmetall has secured an initial order worth around €200 million from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency under a 2025 framework agreement for 120mm tank ammunition, marking a significant contract in scope and value.
Elbridge Colby urges Europe to lead donventional defence as U.S. pushes ‘NATO 3.0’ at ministerial meeting in Brussels
Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby urged allies to build a “NATO 3.0” based on “partnership rather than dependency” as he represented the United States at a NATO defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels.
Europe divided over future relationship with United States as security and strategic autonomy debate intensifies
Europe is split over its future relationship with the United States, as some governments weigh greater independence while others warn that distancing from Washington could weaken the continent’s security against Russia.
Netherlands extends MQ-9 Reaper mission in Romania to reinforce NATO eastern flank defence
The Netherlands will extend by six months its deployment of unarmed MQ-9 Reaper drones in Romania, where they contribute to the defence of NATO’s eastern flank, the Ministry of Defence said.