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NATO’s arctic marines – journey through the High North [VIDEO]
In early 2024, marine forces from several NATO Allies got to test their mettle against the High North, putting their cold weather lessons into practice.
First modernised E-3A NATO AWACS aircraft returns to Geilenkirchen
On October 25, the first NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to complete the Final Lifetime Extension Programme (FLEP) touched down at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen.
Finnish company Digia secures framework agreement with NATO
Digia, a leading Finnish provider of digital solutions, has been selected as a framework agreement supplier for the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA).
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EU and NATO states investing in protection of borders with Russia and Belarus [BRIEF]
The ongoing migration crisis on the borders of Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia with Belarus since spring 2021, and on Finland’s border with Russia since late 2023, is part of a hybrid operation by the Belarusian and Russian security services against NATO and the EU.
National Armaments Directors gather to strengthen NATO defence planning and production
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressed the Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD), emphasising the urgency of enhancing defence production and planning across the Alliance.
NATO: nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon concludes
NATO held its long-planned annual nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon over host countries Belgium and the Netherlands and in airspace over Denmark, the United Kingdom and the North Sea.
NATO’s “Iron Wolf 2024-II” exercise underway: enhancing eastern flank defence
Since October 7, the multinational military exercise "Iron Wolf 2024-II" had been underway in Lithuania, underscoring NATO's commitment to reinforcing its eastern flank against potential threats.
British Army’s Watchkeeper ISR drone demonstrates capabilities in Estonia
The British Army's advanced Watchkeeper Uncrewed Air System (UAS) has successfully completed a series of ISTAR missions over Estonia during Exercise Athena Shield.
NATO Secretary General: strengthening deterrence “top priority”
NATO Defence Ministers wrapped up two days of talks on Friday with a commitment to further support Ukraine, strengthen ties with partners in the Asia-Pacific and reinforce the Alliance’s deterrence and defence.
NATO launches five new multinational cooperation initiatives that enhance deterrence and defence
On October 17, NATO launched five initiatives designed to address some of the most critical areas for Allied deterrence and defence.
Norway and Germany join forces to strengthen undersea infrastructure protection
Norway’s Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram, and his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, announced a new initiative to enhance NATO's role in protecting critical undersea infrastructure.
NSPA and Baykar sign strategic support contract for Polish Armed Forces
NSPA and Baykar have signed a contract to enhance Poland's military capabilities with the provision of logistical and service support for the Bayraktar TB2 drones.