U.S. Marine Corps joins Finland in strengthening NATO surveillance in the Baltic Sea
A unit of the United States Marine Corps has arrived in Finland to participate in NATO-led vigilance activities as part of the Baltic Sentry mission.
Latvia to increase defence budget to 4% of GDP in response to NATO requirements
The Latvian government has announced plans to increase defence spending to 4% of GDP next year, with a long-term goal of reaching 5%.
NATO conducts unmanned surface vehicle demonstration in Baltic Sea
NATO’s Standing Naval Forces conducted a capabilities demonstration of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in the Baltic Sea in waters near Denmark.
The Netherlands extends deployment of MQ-9 Reaper drones on NATO’s eastern flank
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the extension of its MQ-9 Reaper drone deployment in Romania for another year.
Babcock secures NATO wargaming contract to strengthen defence preparedness
Babcock International Group has been awarded a second contract by NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) to provide expert advice on wargaming activities.
Finland to make NATO collective defence a statutory duty of its defence forces
The Finnish Government has approved a proposal to amend the Act on the Defence Forces, formally integrating NATO's collective defence into Finnish law.
Italy deploys SAMP/T ground based air and missile defence system in Lithuania
Italy has deployed its SAMP/T long-range ground-based air defence system in Lithuania for a bilateral exercise with the Lithuanian Air Defence Battalion.
NATO opens Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland
JATEC aims to support Ukraine’s defence sector, enhance its deterrence capabilities, and improve its interoperability with NATO forces.
Hegseth calls on NATO allies to lead Europe’s security, rules out support for Ukraine membership
The secretary addressed the war in Ukraine and European security in general — while delivering opening remarks at the […]
NATO launches two new multinational air defence initiatives, strengthens existing projects
On Thursday (13 February 2025), NATO launched two new multinational High-Visibility initiatives to further enhance the protection of its airspace and strengthen its deterrence and defence.
NATO releases policy on Integrated Air and Missile Defence
NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence Policy governs the protection of Alliance territory, populations and forces against any air or missile threat or attack.
NATO’s multinational MRTT fleet expands with ninth aircraft
The official Transfer of Title was signed by NSPA’s MRTT Programme Manager, André van Nispen, at Airbus Defence and Space headquarters in Getafe, Spain.