Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighters to patrol Icelandic skies for NATO in February 2025
For the first time, Finland’s F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will surveil and protect Icelandic airspace as part of NATO operations.
Spanish Eurofighters conduct Close Air Support training with NATO allies in Romania
Spanish Eurofighters conducted joint training with United States and French Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) in December, reinforcing NATO’s combat readiness and interoperability.
Ukraine showcases cutting-edge battlefield technology at NATO Edge 2024
he Ukrainian Centre of Innovations and Defence Technologies, under the Ministry of Defence's Digital Branch, showcased its latest battlefield innovations at NATO Edge 24 from 3 to 5 December.
Elbit Systems secures USD 60 million contract for C-UAS solutions with European country
Elbit Systems has been awarded a USD 60 million contract to supply its multi-layered Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to a European NATO member.
Finland joins NATO’s Host Nation Augmentation Services Project Group
Finland has officially joined NATO’s Operational Logistics Support Partnership (OLSP) Host Nation Augmentation Services (HNAS) Project Group.
U.S. likely to increase its nuclear forces, but uncertainties for NATO remain
Russia has been escalating its nuclear threats, particularly to discourage NATO states from supporting Ukraine since the Russian full-scale invasion in 2022, and is expanding its nuclear forces not covered by the New START treaty.
Sweden joins NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia with mechanised infantry battalion
On 12 December, the Swedish parliament approved a proposal to join the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia, marking a significant step in bolstering regional security.
NSATU is beginning to assume responsibilities to support Ukraine
NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) is beginning to assume responsibilities from U.S. and international organizations established to provide support to Ukraine.
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Boosting defence industry makes NATO stronger and our people safer [VIDEO]
Over the last decade, NATO Allies have increased their defence spending and production, ramping up their stocks of weapons and ammunition.
NATO ISR Force expands capabilities with first live diversion to Trapani Air Base
NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) successfully conducted its first live diversion to Trapani Air Base, Italy, on 10 December 2024.
Bomber Task Force 25-1 completes integrated multi-domain operations in Europe
Following their latest deployment in Europe, U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers and supporting personnel returned to their home wing as Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-1 concludes.
Over 70 companies selected for NATO’s 2025 Defence Innovation Accelerator programme
NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has announced its latest cohort of over 70 innovative companies that will join its accelerator programme.