Apple iPhone and iPad approved for classified NATO information use across member nations
Apple announced that iPhone and iPad have been approved to handle classified information up to the NATO Restricted level.
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First Sea Lord urges Royal Navy to boost war readiness amid rising Russian threat in North and Atlantic
The First Sea Lord has urged the Royal Navy to increase its readiness for war in response to a shifting geopolitical landscape and growing threats in the North and Atlantic.
U.S. and Norway establish first fully integrated joint logistics command for NATO Exercise Cold Response 26
NATO allies have established a fully integrated joint logistics headquarters for Exercise Cold Response 26, marking a first for the United States and Norway.
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle arrives in Malmö during NATO exercises in Northern Europe
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is due to arrive in Malmö on Tuesday 24 February as part of NATO’s regular exercise activities.
NATO conducts counter-drone training mission over Baltics to reinforce Eastern Flank air defence and deterrence
On 20 February 2026, NATO Allied Air Command conducted counter Unmanned Aircraft System training over the Baltics to reinforce Allied deterrence and strengthen cohesion across the Alliance.
Airbus presents next generation helicopter and high-speed rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC study programme
The submission includes two concepts: a high-performance conventional helicopter and a novel high-speed compound rotorcraft. According to Airbus, the twin approach is intended to ensure operational efficiency and fleet complementarity for military partners. Modularity and simplicity form the core principles of the proposal. The design philosophy is based on delivering platforms that are straightforward
E5 defence ministers launch Low-Cost Effectors and Autonomous Platforms (LEAP) initiative boost readiness and support Ukraine
Defence ministers from Europe’s five largest defence spenders have launched the Low-Cost Effectors and Autonomous Platforms (LEAP) initiative in Krakow.
NATO’s Steadfast Dart 26 demonstrates integrated multi-domain operations in Northern Germany
NATO forces demonstrated how modern multi-domain operations are conducted during a live capability display on 20 February 2026, marking the conclusion of exercise STEADFAST DART 26 in northern Germany.
Turkish Armed Forces showcase ASLAN unmanned ground vehicle during NATO exercise in northern Germany
The Turkish Armed Forces have displayed the ASLAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle during exercise Steadfast Dart 26 in northern Germany.
Finland’s Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen: NATO Forward Land Forces Multinational Staff Element to be established in Rovaniemi
Finland’s Minister of Defence, Antti Häkkänen, has selected Rovaniemi as the location for NATO’s Forward Land Forces Multinational Staff Element in Finland.
Bayraktar TB3 conducts first overseas operational demonstration during NATO exercise in Baltic Sea [VIDEO]
The Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle took part in NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise, conducting its first operational demonstration abroad during the naval phase in the Baltic Sea.
Allied Reaction Force Maritime Component deploys to Baltic Sea for NATO exercise Steadfast Dart 26
NATO’s Allied Reaction Force Maritime Component Command, led by Spain, deployed from Kiel, Germany, to the Baltic Sea on 14 February 2026 as part of exercise Steadfast Dart 26.