NATO executes flexible deterrence mission over Romania to strengthen air and missile defence
The operation involved Greek and Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcons, Italian Eurofighter 2000 jets, and support from a French tanker aircraft.
NATO AWACS aircraft deployed to Lithuania for enhanced Vigilance in Baltic Region
On 23 April 2025, the first E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft landed at Šiauliai Air Base to support NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Baltic region.
Italian Eurofighters scramble from Romania on NATO Air Policing Mission
On 29 April 2025, Italian Eurofighter Typhoons were scrambled from Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania for the first time since their deployment began.
NSPA signs five-year multinational support deal for NH90 helicopter fleet
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has signed the fifth Logistic Items Contract (LIC5) with NHIndustries to support NH90 helicopters operated by Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.
Dynamic Mongoose 25: NATO conducts High North anti-submarine warfare exercise in Icelandic waters
NATO has launched its annual anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, Dynamic Mongoose 25, in the waters surrounding Iceland, aiming to strengthen undersea capabilities and enhance transatlantic defence cooperation.
Keysight Technologies secures NATO contract to modernise radar and ESM testing capabilities
Keysight Technologies has been awarded a contract by NATO’s Naval Forces Sensor and Weapons Accuracy Check Sites (FORACS) to upgrade its radar and electronic support measures (ESM) testing systems.
ARX Robotics secures EUR 31 million Series A funding to strengthen European defence autonomy
ARX Robotics has successfully completed its €31 million Series A funding round, led by HV Capital with participation from Omnes Capital, NATO Innovation Fund, and Project A.
Lithuania to assemble part of Nordic-Baltic CV90 order, says prime minister
About a third of the Swedish-made CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, which Nordic and Baltic countries plan to procure, will be assembled in Lithuania.
NATO successfully tests GANDALF-4 prototype sensor for electromagnetic threat detection
NATO has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its electromagnetic warfare capabilities with the successful testing of a new prototype sensor, developed by the NCIA.
Swedish Gripen aircraft conduct first operational mission from Poland under NATO command
Two Swedish JAS 39 Gripen aircraft yesterday completed their first operational mission from their deployment in Poland, as part of NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission, Enhanced Air Policing (eAP).
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
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.