Germany taking ‘leadership role’ in Baltics defence, minister says
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has assured NATO allies in the Baltic states that they can rely on Berlin when it comes to deterring Russia.
German Luftwaffe to rejoin protection of NATO’s eastern flank
The German Air Force is due to participate again in the protection of NATO's eastern flank at the end of the year.
NATO Secretary General addresses first International Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv
Major defence companies from across the Alliance attended the Forum, with participants from over 20 countries.
NSPA signs contracts worth EUR 2.4 billion to strengthen ammunition stockpiles
NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has signed framework contracts and orders into place for hundreds of thousands of pieces of key ammunition.
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NATO deploys AWACS surveillance jets to Lithuania [VIDEO]
NATO will temporarily deploy Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance planes to Šiauliai, Lithuania.
Estonia enhances military capabilities, increases defense budget
In 2024, Estonia´s defence budget will exceed three per cent of GDP for the first time, including an additional EUR 350 million being directed by the new state budget strategy toward ammunition stocks.
Elbit receives tank ammunition order from NATO country
Israeli company Elbit System was awarded a contract to supply tank ammunition to a NATO county. The value of the contact is approximately USD 115 million.
Multinational training drills enhance air integration in Baltic region
The third Ramstein Alloy exercise in 2023 took place in Estonia on September 25 and 26 and saw participation of Spanish and Italian Eurofighters.
NCI Academy inaugurates new GeoMetOc facility
This new facility is the first of its kind, and will allow the geospatial, meteorological and oceanographic communities of […]
Hanno Pevkur: Germany’s role in regional security has increased
On Septermber 26 in Tallin, Minister of Defence of Estonia Hanno Pevkur met with the Minister of Defence of Germany Boris Pistorius.
Italian F-35 conduct first launch out of Malbork Air Base
Two F-35 of the Italian Air Force Task Force Air-32nd Wing executed their first alert scramble out of Malbork Air Base, Poland under NATO orders.
NATO ACT begins operational experimentation at Dynamic Messenger 2023
Beginning on September 25, 2023, fourteen NATO nations and one Partner Nation will participate in Dynamic Messenger, along with three observer nations.