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.
U.S. and NATO allies launch Northern Viking 2026 to defend Iceland and secure North Atlantic routes linking America and Europe
The United States and six NATO allies are launching Northern Viking 2026 in Iceland to test the defense of the island and strategic North Atlantic sea routes.
NATO says 10 new Ukraine defence procurement projects will link acquisition reform with military planning and industrial strategy
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has developed 10 new project concepts with Ukrainian and allied officials under the NATO-Ukraine Strategic Defence Procurement Review.
NATO shifts Iceland mission into integrated air and missile defence posture as Belgian F-16s reinforce Arctic airspace
Belgian F-16 Fighting Falcons have taken over NATO air defence duties in Iceland, marking another step in the Alliance’s move towards a unified Integrated Air and Missile Defence posture.

