Spanish submarine S-81 Isaac Peral joins NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian in first long-term deployment
The Spanish Navy’s latest submarine, S-81 Isaac Peral, has officially joined NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Iron Spear 2025: NATO tank crews demonstrate combat skills and unity in Latvia [VIDEO]
NATO tank crews from across the Alliance gathered at Ādaži Training Ground in Latvia for Iron Spear 2025, a live-fire and tactical competition designed to test combat readiness and coordination.
Steadfast Noon: nuclear exercise underway as NATO tests credibility of deterrence strategy
NATO is conducting its annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, involving up to 70 aircraft from 14 Allied nations, operating across four host countries and the North Sea region.
MilDef secures SEK 52 million contract with L3Harris for armoured vehicle IT systems to NATO partner
Swedish defence technology company MilDef has signed a contract worth 52 million SEK with US-based L3Harris Technologies for the delivery of rugged IT systems to a NATO member nation.
Australia ends E-7A Wedgetail NATO mission supporting aid delivery to Ukraine under Operation Kudu
Australia has concluded its deployment of a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to support NATO efforts delivering humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine.
Dedrone by Axon and TYTAN Technologies partner to deliver full-spectrum C-UAS defence for NATO airspace
Dedrone by Axon has announced a strategic partnership with German defence firm TYTAN Technologies to strengthen NATO airspace protection against increasing drone incursions.
NCIA completes strategic upgrade of Estonia’s air command system to boost NATO air policing role
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has completed a key upgrade to Estonia’s Air Command and Control (AirC2) system.
NATO begins Steadfast Noon 2025 nuclear exercise across four countries and North Sea airspace
NATO’s Allied Command Operations launched its annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon 2025, on Monday, 13 October, involving activities in four nations and the airspace over the North Sea.
NATO opens Multi-Corps Land Component Command – North in Finland to enhance northern flank defence
The new command will oversee land operations on NATO’s northern flank and marks a major step in the implementation of the Alliance’s north-west regional defence plan.
Royal Air Force conducts 12-hour surveillance mission along NATO’s eastern flank with U.S. support
Two Royal Air Force surveillance aircraft flew a 12-hour mission on Thursday 9 October 2025, patrolling NATO’s eastern flank along the Russian border.
NATO opens new Combined Air Operations Centre in Bodø to strengthen defence across High North and Arctic
NATO has officially opened a new Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) in Bodø, Norway, expanding the Alliance’s ability to lead and coordinate air operations across the Nordic region, Arctic, and wider Euro-Atlantic area.
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NATO to launch annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon on 13 October [VIDEO]
NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, will begin on 13 October 2025 and will involve aircraft from across the Alliance.