Space Defence: creation of a NATO space Centre of Excellence in Toulouse
In 18th January 2023, the signing of the “operational” memorandum of understanding in Paris marked the creation of the NATO space Centre Of Excellence (COE).
NATO military leadership addresses new era of collective defence
On 18 and 19 January 2023, the NATO Military Committee, joined by Invitees Finland and Sweden, met in Chiefs of Defence format in Brussels.
Sweden joins the NATO Naval Logistics Support Partnership
Sweden has officially become a member of the Naval Logistics Support Partnership.
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.