Five Nordic allies build integrated air power at NATO’s new CAOC Bodø to strengthen readiness and deterrence across northern Europe
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have advanced plans for closer air power integration through talks at NATO’s Combined Air Operations Centre in Bodø.
Lockheed Martin CEO says NATO weapons demand is driving a new wave of production, co-production and sustainment capacity in Europe
Lockheed Martin expects demand from U.S. allies to remain strong beyond individual budget cycles, prompting the defense group to expand production, maintenance and sustainment capacity closer to customers in Europe.
Turkish Air Force deploys F-16 fighters to Latvia, demonstrating Baltic Air Policing readiness across NATO’s eastern flank
Two Turkish F-16 fighter jets arrived at Latvia’s Lielvārde Military Base on 21 August after flying from Ämari Air Base in Estonia under NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission.
Lithuania weighs hosting more U.S. troops as Washington reassesses its military footprint across Europe
Lithuania is considering hosting additional U.S. troops as Washington reviews its military presence in Europe, Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said Friday
Ukraine brings battlefield drone lessons to NATO’s Eastern Flank, helping integrate counter-UAV defences into command systems
Ukrainian experts from the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre advised Alliance forces on countering drone attacks during LCI-X Crucible 3-26 in Latvia.
NATO says RQ-4D Phoenix supported over-the-horizon targeting for Allied warships in High North during Northern Viking 2026
A NATO-owned RQ-4D Phoenix contributed to a surface picture supporting over-the-horizon targeting for Allied warships during Northern Viking 2026.
ITPS Canada receives NATO Flight Training Europe accreditation for flight-test and advanced tactical aviation training in Canada
ITPS Canada has secured NATO Flight Training Europe accreditation after a review of its training operations, facilities and operating environment.
UK Ministry of Defence says Russia has more than 4,000 nuclear warheads available for use while expanding dual-capable systems
Russia has more than 4,000 nuclear warheads available for use, the UK Ministry of Defence said in "The UK’s nuclear deterrent: A National Endeavour".
NATO deploys standing naval forces to Iceland as Northern Viking 26 strengthens security across the strategic GIUK Gap
NATO naval forces are taking part in Exercise Northern Viking 26 in Iceland, a U.S.-led joint and Allied live exercise focused on the defense of Iceland and key maritime routes across the North Atlantic
NATO expands High North military readiness with U.S., British and Norwegian forces training on Jan Mayen
U.S., British and Norwegian forces will train on and around Jan Mayen from Aug. 26 to Sept. 4 during NATO’s Operation Atlantic City
Britain plans to bring F-35A Lightning II fighters into RAF service in the early 2030s for NATO’s aircraft-based nuclear mission
Britain expects its first F-35A fighters to enter service in the early 2030s, bringing the Royal Air Force into NATO’s Dual Capable Aircraft mission and expanding the strategic role of the country’s Lightning Force.
Britain plans at least 12 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters for NATO’s nuclear mission, with RAF pilots able to carry U.S. weapons
Britain will return the Royal Air Force to a nuclear role with the purchase of at least 12 F-35A aircraft for NATO’s nuclear mission.