From 1 January 2026, Croatia’s Rafale multirole fighters will assume responsibility for protecting national airspace within NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence System.
Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon aimed at Elon Musk’s Starlink network, according to intelligence findings seen by The Associated Press.
Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 reinforced its operational presence in the High North for the second time this year, focusing on readiness, cooperation and maritime situational awareness in a demanding strategic environment.
Lithuania has decided to acquire 100 Swedish CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles through a joint procurement with five other NATO Allies.
The Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organization has selected Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 ground-based air surveillance radar to strengthen Denmark’s long-range air defence.
A newly developed counter-uncrewed aerial system detection prototype completed its first at-sea field tests during NATO’s Bold Machina exercise in the Netherlands in September.
Allied Air Chiefs observed a milestone in European airpower cooperation on 5 December 2025 during a European Air Chiefs Group meeting at RAF Lakenheath.
SEATOM announced its selection for the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic 2026 Challenge Programme Cohort.
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.
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 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 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.
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