Norwegian government commits to 5% of GDP for defence spending
The Norwegian Government has announced its decision to allocate 5% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to defence-related expenditures.
NATO and Systematic achieve Initial Operating Capability for land command and control project DEMETER
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), in partnership with Systematic GmbH, has declared Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for project DEMETER.
Atlantic Trident 25: Finland host joint multinational Agile Combat Employment exercise
Atlantic Trident is a trilateral air exercise series jointly conducted by France, the United Kingdom and the United States. This year’s iteration marks the first time the exercise has taken place in Finland.
NSPA signs agreement with U.S. Air Force to sustain NATO’s RQ-4D Phoenix fleet through 2040
NSPA has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the United States Air Force for the procurement of radar system components and services to support NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) fleet through 2040.
Swedish Södermanland-class submarine operates under NATO command in Baltops 25
Baltops 25 involves 16 NATO countries and includes more than 50 ships, over 25 aircraft, and around 9,000 personnel.
RAF Typhoons scrambled six times in six days amid rising Russian air activity
Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 aircraft have been scrambled six times in as many days from their temporary base at Malbork, Poland, intercepting 15 Russian military aircraft.
RAF Typhoons intercept multiple Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea during NATO Air Policing mission
On Thursday 5 June 2025, two Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 aircraft were scrambled from Malbork Air Base in Poland to intercept an unidentified aircraft approaching NATO airspace from Kaliningrad.
Canada, Denmark, Norway and Poland join NATO Flight Training Europe initiative
NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) announced that Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Poland have joined the NATO Flight Training Europe (NFTE) initiative.
NATO Defence Ministers agree on ambitious capability targets to bolster Alliance readiness
At a meeting in Brussels on Thursday, 5 June 2025, NATO Defence Ministers agreed on a new and ambitious set of capability targets aimed at strengthening the Alliance’s warfighting readiness.
Norway and U.S. pioneer cross-national weapons integration in NATO’s Formidable Shield 25
In a first for NATO, Norwegian Armed Forces successfully guided live U.S. munitions to target during a multinational exercise on 14 May, using an advanced networked weapons system.
NATO demonstrates Agile Combat Employment capabilities during extensive highway exercises in Finland and Sweden
NATO Allies have conducted highway operating exercises in Finland and Sweden, highlighting ACE tactics aimed at improving flexibility and resilience in contested environments.
QinetiQ’s Banshee Jet 40+ cleared for Training Use at Missile Firing Installation in Crete
British defence technology company QinetiQ has announced that its Banshee Jet 40+ aerial target has been approved for use at NATO’s Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI) in Crete.