NATO completes Neptune Strike 26 enhanced Vigilance Activity to strengthen maritime and air interoperability in Mediterranean
The NATO has concluded the first iteration of its enhanced Vigilance Activity, Neptune Strike 26, on March 31, 2026.
Norway to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP with additional NOK 115 billion under long-term plan
The Norway government has announced plans to allocate an additional NOK 115 billion to its Long-term Defence Plan, increasing overall spending and adjusting priorities.
NATO Multinational MRTT fleet reaches Full Operational Capability, strengthening refuelling and support capabilities
NATO’s Multinational MultiRole Tanker Transport Fleet has declared Full Operating Capability during a ceremony held on 26 March 2026 at Eindhoven Air Base in the Netherlands.
Royal Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing Mission in Romania, reinforcing Alliance presence on eastern flank
Royal Air Force personnel have taken over responsibility for NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania following a handover ceremony at the 86th Air Base in Borcea.
Canada reaches NATO 2% defence spending target as Prime Minister Carney announces new military investments
The Canada government announced a major acceleration in defence spending alongside more than $3 billion in new investments across Atlantic Canada.
OCCAR: Akeron LP anti-tank missile test advances MAST-F programme with successful firing at French DGA test site
A new Akeron LP missile firing has been successfully conducted at the Île du Levant test site operated by DGA Essais de Missiles.
Ukraine and NATO expand cooperation on counter-drone defence and military innovation development
Ukraine and NATO are expanding cooperation in counter-drone defence, the exchange of combat experience and the development of innovative technologies.
Exercise Cold Response 26 enhances NATO cooperation and defence capabilities across the High North region
Allied forces from 14 NATO nations have strengthened multinational cooperation and collective defence capabilities in the High North during Exercise Cold Response 26.
RAF Typhoons deploy to Romania to lead NATO Air Policing mission under Operation Biloxi 2026 on Alliance’s eastern flank
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft from 3 (Fighter) Squadron have deployed to Romania to begin the United Kingdom’s four-month commitment to NATO’s Air Policing mission on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Saab wins NATO contract to deliver advanced live training simulation system for Slovak Armed Forces
Swedish defence company Saab has secured a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to deliver an advanced live training system for the Slovak Armed Forces.
NATO conducts large Eastern Sentry airpower training missions from the Baltic region to Romania
NATO carried out its largest Allied airpower deployment of the year during two consecutive Flexible Deterrent Option training missions across the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Swedish Gripen fighters lead NATO air defence mission over Iceland during Arctic Sentry
NATO’s Arctic Sentry enhanced Vigilance Activity in the High North has seen Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen fighters begin securing Allied airspace from Keflavík, Iceland.