NATO Secretary General: Ukraine’s most urgent need is more air defence
Stoltenberg said that NATO is “working closely with the transatlantic defence industrial base to ramp up production,” both to support Ukraine and for Allies’ own stocks.
First aerial refuelling mission from MMU’s A330 MRTT to C-17 aircraft
The Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) successfully executed its first heavy air-to-air refuelling (AAR) operation with a C-17 aircraft.
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters practise landing on highways
Swedish Air Force Gripen fighters practised the delicate art of landing on civilian highways during an exercise near Gothenburg, Sweden on 21 May 2024.
Rheinmetall signs nearly EUR 300 million ammunition deal with NATO customer
A NATO customer has placed an order with Rheinmetall for the supply of artillery ammunition.
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German Eurofighters patrol the Baltic skies from Latvia [VIDEO]
A detachment of German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons are currently based at Lielvarde Air Base, where they’re tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the airspace over and around Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Czech Armed Forces complete training in simulated electronic warfare environment
During NATO’s exercise Ramstein Guard from May 12 to 17, the armed forces of Czechia demonstrated their capability to defend the country against air threats in a simulated electronic warfare environment.
NATO Chiefs of Defence discuss the strengthening of NATO’s defence plans
On May 16, the NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session took place at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
NSPA to procure equipment for NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance system
NSPA has received approval from the U.S. Department of State for the purchase of equipment to enhance the Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system.
U.S., NATO demonstrate capacity during exercise Swift Response
In combined and joint operations, Allies conducted airdrops from Romanian skies of thousands of paratroopers along NATO’s eastern flank during U.S.-led exercise Swift Response 24.
Astral Knight 2024: NATO allies practice collective defence capabilities
Allied Nations came together across three operating bases in Lithuania, Poland, and Romania as part of the U.S.-led multinational exercise Astral Knight 2024.
Ukraine joins the Combined Federated Battle Labs Network (CFBLNet)
Ukraine has joined the Combined Federated Battle Labs Network (CFBLNet) as a Guest Mission partner.
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NATO to consider increasing, stabilising support for Ukraine [BRIEF]
At the July NATO summit in Washington, a decision will be made on increasing NATO’s role in coordinating support for Ukraine.