New German defence minister: I want to make the Bundeswehr strong
Germany has a new defence minister: SPD politician and former interior minister of Lower Saxony, Boris Pistorius, will succeed the outgoing incumbent, Christine Lambrecht.
Estonia: the construction of a heavy weapons workshop began in the Tapa Army Base
At the end of last year, the construction of a new heavy weapons workshop began in the Tapa Army Base.
Norway ready for third deployment of F-35 to Iceland
The Royal Norwegian Air Force are deploying F-35 fighter aircraft for a deployment to NATO's Air Policing mission in Iceland.
Swedish fleet of Gripen aircraft to enhance NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
"Thanks to Sweden’s naval resources and strong position in the air, we can take on great responsibility in the entire Baltic region,” said Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson at the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference in Sälen.
NATO and the EU set up taskforce on resilience and critical infrastructure
NATO and the EU agreed to create a taskforce on resilience and critical infrastructure protection.
Rheinmetall to produce 40 mm ammunition for two European NATO customers
Two European NATO customers have signed contracts with Rheinmetall to supply their armed forces with 40mm ammunition.
What will the new Israeli government do about the Iranian threat?
NATO is working with the United States in trying to figure out what to expect from the new Israeli "full right" government regarding some major issues that are critical to the situation in the Middle East.
NATO and European Union leadership sign third joint declaration
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen signed the third Joint Declaration on NATO-European Union cooperation.
Sweden to join the European Sky Shield Initiative
"Sweden will join the 15-country joint missile defence initiative launched at the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in October – the European Sky Shield Initiative," said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
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NATO helps maintain security in Kosovo [VIDEO]
The NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping mission in Kosovo continues to provide a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all communities living in Kosovo.
Stoltenberg: Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership will make us all safer
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underlined that in a more dangerous world, “it is even more important that Sweden and Finland become NATO members”.
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US soldiers from NATO eFP Battlegroup Poland summarise training activities with Allies in December [VIDEO]
US soldiers assigned to NATO eFP Battlegroup Poland strengthened their warfighter mastery by conducting mortar training alongside the Polish Army.