"European Sky Shield Initiative, under Germany’s leadership, shows the value of Allies stepping up to meet NATO’s requirements, while ensuring interoperability and integration,” said NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană.
The ships of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) have rendezvoused in the eastern Mediterranean to complete an intensive period of combined training and operations.
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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, against the backdrop of its illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, changed the security landscape in Europe and acted as a catalyst for Finland’s accession to NATO.
From September 5 to October 2, the Latvian Armed Forces supported by Allies from across NATO conduct the comprehensive national defence exercise Namejs 23.
Multinational Battle Group Slovakia was tested during the certification exercise Strong Cohesion 2023, at the Lešt' Training Centre in Slovakia from 26-28 September 2023.
A new center for quantum technologies in Copenhagen is cementing Denmark’s contribution to NATO’s efforts on maintaining the Alliance’s technological edge.
c focused on the integration of Maritime Unmanned Systems into NATO operations and the readiness of personnel.
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.
The German Air Force is due to participate again in the protection of NATO's eastern flank at the end of the year.
Major defence companies from across the Alliance attended the Forum, with participants from over 20 countries.
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 will temporarily deploy Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance planes to Šiauliai, Lithuania.
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