New U.S.-Poland FMF direct loan agreement showcases strong security partnership
The United States announced the signing of a USD 2 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) direct loan agreement to support Poland’s defence modernization.
Italian F-35 conduct first launch out of Malbork Air Base
Two F-35 of the Italian Air Force Task Force Air-32nd Wing executed their first alert scramble out of Malbork Air Base, Poland under NATO orders.
NATO ACT begins operational experimentation at Dynamic Messenger 2023
Beginning on September 25, 2023, fourteen NATO nations and one Partner Nation will participate in Dynamic Messenger, along with three observer nations.
NATO tests counter-drone technologies during exercise
NATO’s Counter Unmanned Aircraft System Technical Interoperability Exercise (C-UAS TIE23) brought together military, scientific and industry specialists to test high-tech commercial solutions used to detect, identify, and neutralise drones.
NATO and the European Union meet to discuss deepening cooperation on cyber defence
Senior officials from NATO and the European Union met on Friday (22 September 2023) to discuss challenges and further cooperation in the cyber domain.
US F-16 jets arrive in Romania for NATO Air Policing
Four U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets arrived at Fetesti Air Base in Romania on September 22, 2023 to further enhance NATO Air Policing in the Black Sea region.
German Eurofighters protect the Slovak sky
The protection of Slovak airspace has been strengthened by German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets since 1 September 2023.
NATO exercises with new maritime unmanned systems in Portugal
Two exercises focusing on the integration of new maritime technologies into NATO operations and the ability of autonomous underwater vehicles to operate together are being held in Portugal this month.
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Artillery: M109A6 Paladin howitzers show firepower in Poland [VIDEO]
U.S. Army soldiers with Alpha “Ares” Battery, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment conducted a live fire training, showcasing the pinpoint accuracy of their M109A6 Paladin 155-mm self-propelled howitzers at Bemowo Piskie Training Area.
German PATRIOT Task Force helps protect NATO’s eastern flank
For more than 18 months, Germany has forward-deployed an Air and Missile Defence Task Force comprised of PATRIOT systems supporting NATO's deterrence and defence mission along the eastern flank.
NATO air forces practice combined aerial drills in Lithuania
NATO aircraft from Italy, Spain and Lithuania flew training missions above Lithuania on September 12, simulating close formation flight and aerial combat drills.
Italy deploys F-35 fighters to Poland in support of NATO deterrence and defence
The first two Italian F-35A fighter jets arrived at Malbork Air Base on September 13, 2023.