F-35 cross-servicing operation underscores NATO cooperation and fifth-generation readiness
Allied Air Chiefs observed a milestone in European airpower cooperation on 5 December 2025 during a European Air Chiefs Group meeting at RAF Lakenheath.
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Finnish nuclear startup SEATOM joins NATO’s DIANA programme to mature modular marine reactor tech
SEATOM announced its selection for the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic 2026 Challenge Programme Cohort.
Italian Special Forces showcase air-to-land integration to advance NATO’s ACE and C-A2AD goals
The Italian Air Force concluded its flagship special operations exercise “Artiglio 2025” in late November, demonstrating close integration of Special Forces with 4th and 5th Generation air assets.
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters conduct Agile Combat Employment training with rapid-refuel operations in Romania
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base carried out routine Agile Combat Employment operations on 3 December while training at Campia Turzii, Romania, along Europe’s Eastern Flank.
NATO officials urge stronger ground-based air and missile defence as security risks continue to rise
NATO officials have underlined the growing need to reinforce the Alliance’s ground-based air defence as airspace violations, surveillance of critical infrastructure, and sabotage on Allied territory continue to rise.
NATO Cyber Coalition 2025 strengthens Alliance readiness and advances transformation in cyber defence
NATO has highlighted the growing scale of cyber threats as Cyber Coalition 2025 concluded its latest edition, bringing together 1,300 cyber defenders from 29 Allies and seven partner nations.
Norwegian F-35 fighters return home as joint NATO Air Policing Mission in Poland concludes
Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft returned to Ørland Air Base on December 1, marking the end of their operational deployment in Poland.
German Eurofighters deploy to Poland to reinforce NATO’s integrated air and missile defence
Germany has deployed Eurofighter jets to Malbork, Poland, to support NATO’s Air Policing mission and ensure the continued security of NATO airspace.
NATO unveils updated maritime strategy to reinforce collective defence in the Euro-Atlantic region
NATO has released an updated maritime strategy that sets out a framework for Allied maritime security across the Euro-Atlantic region.
L3Harris Technologies targets NATO markets with scalable, combat-proven counter drone systems
L3Harris Technologies has outlined its expanding portfolio of counter unmanned autonomous system solutions as NATO faces rising drone activity and the need for cost effective, tiered defences.
NATO appoints Sweden’s Major General Lena Persson Herlitz to senior intelligence leadership role
NATO has appointed Major General Lena Persson Herlitz as Deputy Assistant Secretary General Intelligence, placing her in one of the Alliance’s leading positions.
NATO and Ukraine launch UNITE – Brave NATO to speed defence innovation and frontline readiness
Ukraine and NATO confirmed on 26 November 2025 the launch of UNITE – Brave NATO, the first joint programme designed to scale prototyped and tested technologies that support interoperability requirements.