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Ukraine and NATO have agreed to focus their cooperation on strengthening air defence, deploying F-16 fighter jets, advancing Patriot systems and HIMARS, and maintaining a technological edge.

Ukraine and NATO set priorities on air defence, F-16s and HIMARS cooperation

The priorities were discussed during a meeting between Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, NATO Senior Representative in Ukraine Patrick Turner and Lieutenant General Curtis A. Buzzard, who leads NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine and the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine. Fedorov thanked NATO for its sustained support and coordination of critical defence […]

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Lithuania and the United States are jointly conducting training for High Mobility Artillery Rocket System crews at the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area in Pabradė. The activity brings together Composite Task Force Pergalė (Victory) of the Lithuanian Land Force Rocket Artillery Battery and the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment.

Lithuania and United States conduct joint HIMARS crew training at Pabradė to strengthen operational readiness

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Lithuania and the United States are jointly conducting training for High Mobility Artillery Rocket System crews at the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area in Pabradė.

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On January 28, Mark Rutte joined an Industry Day during NATO’s Counter-Uncrewed Autonomous Systems Week at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. The meeting brought together more than 100 representatives from Allied governments and industry to discuss how to counter the growing risks posed by drones, following Allies’ decision in October 2025 to expand NATO’s counter-drone capabilities.

NATO chief urges industry to scale up drone and counter-drone production as Alliance faces rising threats

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On January 28, Mark Rutte joined an Industry Day during NATO’s Counter-Uncrewed Autonomous Systems Week at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.

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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. The agreement enables faster procurement of Bittium’s secure mobile devices, software and accessories based on commercial off-the-shelf solutions.

Bittium signs NATO NCIA supply agreement for secure mobile communications and cybersecurity solutions

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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.

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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. He outlined ongoing military and humanitarian support to Ukraine, including through the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, and highlighted the impact of Russia’s persistent attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure as efforts continue to secure a just and lasting peace.

Rutte warns EU lawmakers Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. as NATO support for Ukraine continues

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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.

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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. Under the command of Allied Air Command, more than 500 scrambles were executed in response to potential air threats, underlining a continuous 24/7/365 mission.

Allied air forces demonstrate sustained NATO air policing across eastern flank and High North

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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.

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A new NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) site was inaugurated in Espoo, Finland, on 22 January 2026. The accelerator forms part of NATO’s wider innovation network and reflects Finland’s growing role in strengthening the Alliance’s technological competitiveness.

Finland opens NATO DIANA accelerator in Espoo, strengthening defence innovation, technology leadership and Alliance cooperation

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A new NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) site was inaugurated in Espoo, Finland, on 22 January 2026.

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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. The exercise builds on an increased Danish military presence that began in 2025 and already included allied contributions.

Danish Armed Forces expand Arctic Endurance Exercise with NATO allies across Greenland and the North Atlantic

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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.

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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. He stated, “Europe is safe because of what Europe is doing itself within NATO, but also because we have that strong transatlantic relationship.”

Rutte at Davos says NATO must stay united, boost defence spending and keep Ukraine as top priority now

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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.

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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. The Swedish Air Force will assume responsibility for NATO’s joint air defence tasks as part of the Alliance’s air policing operations.

Sweden deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for NATO air policing mission in the Arctic region

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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.

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NATO has officially launched Exercise Steadfast Dart 2026 across Central Europe, with the start announced on 15 January in Mons, Belgium. The exercise is led by Allied Command Operations and marks the second deployment of the Allied Reaction Force.

NATO launches Steadfast Dart 2026, its most visible exercise of the year across Central Europe

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NATO has officially launched Exercise Steadfast Dart 2026 across Central Europe, with the start announced on 15 January in Mons, Belgium.

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Croatia has begun policing its own airspace using newly acquired Rafale multirole fighters within NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence framework. The change marks the completion of a transition from MiG-21 aircraft following a conversion programme for pilots, technicians and support personnel to meet NATO readiness standards.

Croatia assumes full responsibility for national airspace protection with Rafale fighters under NATO IAMD

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Croatia has begun policing its own airspace using newly acquired Rafale multirole fighters within NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence framework.

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