NATO chief urges industry to scale up drone and counter-drone production as Alliance faces rising threats
On January 28, Mark Rutte joined an Industry Day during NATO’s Counter-Uncrewed Autonomous Systems Week at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
Bittium signs NATO NCIA supply agreement for secure mobile communications and cybersecurity solutions
Bittium has signed a Basic Ordering Agreement with the NATO Communications and Information Agency, making it a preferred supplier for NCIA and NATO member countries.
Rutte warns EU lawmakers Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. as NATO support for Ukraine continues
Mark Rutte took part in an exchange of views with Members of the European Parliament Committees on Security and Defence and Foreign Affairs, in a meeting held with the Parliament’s delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
Allied air forces demonstrate sustained NATO air policing across eastern flank and High North
In 2025, NATO air forces continued to reinforce the Alliance’s air policing posture along the eastern flank, demonstrating collective resolve to protect Allied airspace around the clock.
Finland opens NATO DIANA accelerator in Espoo, strengthening defence innovation, technology leadership and Alliance cooperation
A new NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) site was inaugurated in Espoo, Finland, on 22 January 2026.
Danish Armed Forces expand Arctic Endurance Exercise with NATO allies across Greenland and the North Atlantic
The Danish Armed Forces are strengthening their presence in Greenland and the North Atlantic through the ongoing Exercise Arctic Endurance, conducted with NATO Allies over much of the coming year.
Rutte at Davos says NATO must stay united, boost defence spending and keep Ukraine as top priority now
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte underlined the enduring importance of the transatlantic Alliance amid heightened political tensions.
Sweden deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for NATO air policing mission in the Arctic region
Sweden will deploy a Gripen fighter aircraft unit to Iceland in February and March 2026 as part of NATO’s incident preparedness mission in the Arctic, the Swedish Armed Forces said on 19 January.
NATO launches Steadfast Dart 2026, its most visible exercise of the year across Central Europe
NATO has officially launched Exercise Steadfast Dart 2026 across Central Europe, with the start announced on 15 January in Mons, Belgium.
Croatia assumes full responsibility for national airspace protection with Rafale fighters under NATO IAMD
Croatia has begun policing its own airspace using newly acquired Rafale multirole fighters within NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence framework.
NSPA places €40 million order for Exail K-Ster mine neutralisation vehicles to equip European navies
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has placed a new order worth around €40 million for several hundred additional K-Ster mine neutralisation vehicles from the French company Exail, under a framework agreement signed in 2024.
NATO conducts Eastern Flank Deterrence Line demonstration to assess operational readiness in Finland
NATO conducted the Eastern Flank Deterrence Line technical demonstration in Finland in December as part of the Task Force X – Eastern Flank Deterrence Line initiative.