Romania conducts live firing exercise with HIMARS system
On January 17, the Romanian Armed Forces successfully conducted a live firing exercise using the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
Significant training opportunities for NATO AWACS during TLP Flying Course 2024
NATO AWACS is taking part in the first Tactical Leadership Program (TLP) Flying Course of 2024, held in Albacete, Spain, from 29 January to 2 February.
Italy provides continuous support to NATO’s Air Policing posture
Italian F-35 fighters continue their deployment at Malbork Air Base, Poland, supporting the enhanced Air Policing and NATO’s deterrence and defence mission on the eastern flank.
For the first time F-35 jets safeguard BENELUX airspace
The Netherlands began flying their F-35s under NATO Air Policing over the BENELUX States on January 25, 2024 in a further step to integrate fifth-generation assets into standing defensive missions.
NATO Air Forces improve skills flying together over Lithuania
The Baltic Air Policing mission is one example of NATO’s regional security arrangements. For 20 years, Allies have collectively worked together to preserve the integrity of the airspace above Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
NATO marks the start of exercise Steadfast Defender 24
Exercise Steadfast Defender 24, NATO’s largest exercise in decades, began on Wednesday, January 24.
Swedish Armed Forces participate in Steadfast Defender 24 exercise
During the spring, Sweden participates in NATO's major exercise, Steadfast Defender 24. It is the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War.
NSPA signs EUR 1.1 billion contracts with KNDS and Junghans Defence for artillery ammunition
"Through our collaborative efforts, we bolster NATO’s deterrence and defence capabilities while paving the way for innovative approaches to replenish stocks of ammunition," says Stacy Cummings, NSPA General Manager.
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia agree on the Baltic Defence Line
Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian defence ministers signed the agreement on Baltic Defence Line further reinforce the external border of the Baltic States and NATO’s eastern border.
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Special Operations Forces (SOF) from NATO Allies and partners train together [VIDEO]
Exercise Strong Balkan 23 recently took place in Albania, and featured Special Operations Forces from seven NATO Allies.
NATO Chiefs of Defence discuss deterrence and defence priorities
From 17 to 18 January 2024, the NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session took place at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
ESG: interoperability enabler for multi-domain operations
During Timber Express 2023, ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH supported the Bundeswehr in testing all forms of tactical data links between the participating entities and was thus able to contribute to the success of the exercise.