Finland to make NATO collective defence a statutory duty of its defence forces
The Finnish Government has approved a proposal to amend the Act on the Defence Forces, formally integrating NATO's collective defence into Finnish law.
Italy deploys SAMP/T ground based air and missile defence system in Lithuania
Italy has deployed its SAMP/T long-range ground-based air defence system in Lithuania for a bilateral exercise with the Lithuanian Air Defence Battalion.
NATO opens Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland
JATEC aims to support Ukraine’s defence sector, enhance its deterrence capabilities, and improve its interoperability with NATO forces.
NATO launches two new multinational air defence initiatives, strengthens existing projects
On Thursday (13 February 2025), NATO launched two new multinational High-Visibility initiatives to further enhance the protection of its airspace and strengthen its deterrence and defence.
NATO releases policy on Integrated Air and Missile Defence
NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence Policy governs the protection of Alliance territory, populations and forces against any air or missile threat or attack.
NATO’s multinational MRTT fleet expands with ninth aircraft
The official Transfer of Title was signed by NSPA’s MRTT Programme Manager, André van Nispen, at Airbus Defence and Space headquarters in Getafe, Spain.
U.S., Norwegian, and Dutch air forces conduct joint F-35 training at Ramstein Air Base
Service members from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Norwegian Air Force, and Royal Netherlands Air Force demonstrated their readiness and interoperability during Spartan Lightning.
Italy deploys SAMP/T air defence system to Lithuania in NATO exercise
Italy is set to deploy its SAMP/T surface-based long-range air and missile defence system to Lithuania as part of a NATO-led air defence exercise.
Arctic Forge 25: U.S. Army deploys troops to Arctic for multinational training exercise
Dubbed Arctic Forge 25, the exercise improves interoperability in extreme cold weather conditions in Finland and Norway and supports NATO's regional defence plans.
Swedish battalion officially integrated into NATO command in Latvia
Sweden has formally transferred command of its battalion to NATO’s multinational brigade in Latvia, marking a significant milestone in the country’s NATO membership.
Finnish F/A-18 Hornets protect NATO airspace in the Arctic Region
The Finnish air force F/A-18 Hornet fighter detachment received NATO certification on 30 January, 2025 and are mission ready as they continue protecting the airspace in the Arctic region.
NATO launches multinational 5G initiative for military applications
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has launched the Multinational Collaboration on 5G (MN5G) project to explore the potential of 5G technologies for military applications.