Mallet Strike 2/24: advancing multinational air defence preparedness in Finland
The multinational Air Defence Exercise (ADEX) Mallet Strike 2/24 took place at the Lohtaja firing and training area in Finland from 12 to 21 November 2024.
Archer artillery system demonstrates firepower during NATO exercise in Finland
The British Army has successfully conducted its first live firing of the Archer self-propelled howitzer in Finland during Exercise DYNAMIC FRONT 25.
Missile defence: NATO assumes command of Aegis Ashore site in Poland
NATO has formally taken control of the Aegis Ashore Missile Defence System (AAMDS) in Redzikowo, Poland.
U.S. Air Force Bomber Task Force takes flight with NATO’s newest members
Finnish and Swedish Air Forces provided fighter escort to the U.S. Air Force Bomber Task Force, from November 5 to 7, 2024.
NATO Flight Training Europe (NFTE) reaches Full Operational Capability
NATO Flight Training Europe (NFTE) has achieved Full Operational Capability (FOC), marking a major milestone in the multinational effort to optimise pilot training across the Alliance.
Sweden joins NATO coalition for enhanced Patriot GEM-T missile procurement
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has announced that Sweden has joined a coalition of nations to procure up to 1,000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T).
NATO Support nad Procurement Agency welcomes Joseph F. Lyden as Chief Procurement Officer
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has announced the appointment of Joseph F. Lyden as its new Chief Procurement Officer.
Spain-led NATO Battle Group Slovakia demonstrates combat readiness
CERTEX 24-I was assessed by NATO evaluators to ensure that the MN BG SVK met NATO’s high standards for interoperability and mission effectiveness.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visits Thales headquarters to discuss defence technology
On 12 November, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the Thales campus in Gennevilliers, France, where he was received by Thales Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine
NATO launches Request for Proposal for Modular Ground-Based Air Defence project
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has issued its first Request for Proposal (RfP) for the Modular Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD) project.
Czech Republic and Poland in talks on defence industry cooperation, focusing on ammunition
Černochová and Kosiniak-Kamysz discussed opportunities for joint ventures, notably in the production of artillery ammunition.
Reopened Ämari Air Base provides NATO with modernized key infrastructure
On December 1, NATO Air Policing operations will resume at Ämari with Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35s taking to the skies from the base.