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Defending NATO: a new opportunity for industry mission partnership

Defending NATO: a new opportunity for industry mission partnership

NATO members, faced with strategic decision-making about hardening their defensive posture, must choose carefully where precious tax dollars are spent.

BAE Systems awarded $146 million contract to begin second source production of M776 cannons for U.S. Army

BAE Systems awarded $146 million contract to begin second source production of M776 cannons for U.S. Army

BAE Systems has been awarded a $146 million undefinitized contract to begin production of M776 cannons for the U.S. Army’s M777 towed 155mm howitzer.

German Eurofighters hand over NATO Air Policing mission in Romania to RAF Typhoons after extended deployment

German Eurofighters hand over NATO Air Policing mission in Romania to RAF Typhoons after extended deployment

The NATO has completed a transition of its enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania, with the German Air Force handing over duties to the Royal Air Force.

NATO completes Neptune Strike 26 enhanced Vigilance Activity to strengthen maritime and air interoperability in Mediterranean

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

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 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 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.