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Five Allies deploy jets to NATO’s eastern flank for air policing

1 week 2 days ago
Fighter jets from Belgium, France, Germany, Poland and Türkiye will take up NATO air policing duties on the Alliance’s eastern flank starting in December. The long-scheduled deployments demonstrate NATO Allies’ commitment to support each other and strengthen the Alliance’s collective defence.

Deep Dive Recap: the Sahel and the Gender Perspective

1 week 2 days ago
On 13 November 2023, the NATO International Military Staff (IMS) Office of the Gender Advisor convened its third regional Deep Dive session on the Sahel and the Gender Perspective. The discussion centred on the challenges that women and girls face in the region in amidst volatile political and security environments. It also explored how different local and international actors are promoting the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda in the Sahel.

NATO supplies Ukraine with medical ventilators

1 week 2 days ago
NATO and Allies are helping to bring much-needed medical ventilators to Ukraine, to support emergency and intensive care units in hospitals around the country. Overall, 15 ventilators will be made available with support from NATO’s Disaster Response Coordination Centre. Spain is donating three ventilators to the Ukraine National Guard, while NATO is giving 12 ventilators, purchased with funds donated by Italy, to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

NATO Foreign Ministers address deterrence and defence, support for Ukraine, and partnerships

1 week 3 days ago
On Tuesday (28 November 2023), NATO Foreign Ministers discussed pressing security issues, including NATO’s deterrence and defence, support for Ukraine, and how to work more closely with partner nations. Speaking after the meeting, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Allies also expressed concern about the war in the Middle East. He welcomed the extension of the pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas, which has allowed much-needed relief to people in Gaza, the release of more hostages, and the delivery of more humanitarian aid.

NATO Foreign Ministers will address pressing security issues

1 week 3 days ago
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO Foreign Ministers will address pressing security issues at their meeting starting on Tuesday (28 November 2023) in Brussels. Speaking at NATO Headquarters ahead of the meeting, Mr Stoltenberg welcomed the extension of the pause in the hostilities in Gaza and said that this has allowed for much needed relief for the people in Gaza, the release of more hostages, and the delivery of more humanitarian aid.

Deputy Secretary General reiterates NATO’s commitment to responsible innovation in defence and security

1 week 4 days ago
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană addressed the Responsible Innovation Defence and Security Conference in Brussels on 27 November 2023 and thanked Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg for organising the event, together with the NATO Emerging Security Challenges Division. He said that new technologies can transform our lives for the better in countless ways, but like any new technology, they bring risks, including to our security. Mr Geoană said that it is vital to develop these technologies responsibly and respecting our values - freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Czechia

2 weeks 1 day ago
On 21-23 November 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer visited Czechia upon invitation of the Chief of General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Karel Řehka. While in Prague, the Chair met with Czechia’s President and Deputy Minister of Defence, as well as with other senior political and military authorities. He also delivered key remarks at the CEVRO Institute, addressing NATO’s response to a new era of Collective Defence.

With an ace up its sleeve – the US Army designs a deck of cards to help tell friends from foes

2 weeks 1 day ago
Battlefields are high-stress, complex environments where decisions have to be made in a split second. In the fog of conflict, it’s not always easy to tell friends from foes – particularly if you’re looking at a fast-moving vehicle from a long distance. To address this challenge, the US Army’s Training Doctrine Command (TRADOC) has developed a deck of playing cards featuring 54 NATO weapons systems, covering everything from tanks to helicopters to artillery systems.

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Germany

2 weeks 2 days ago
On 20-21 November 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer visited Germany upon invitation of its Chief of Defence, General Carsten Breuer. While in Germany, the Chair met with senior political and military authorities and delivered key remarks at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College. The visit provided an opportunity to reiterate NATO’s appreciation for Germany’s longstanding contributions to the Alliance and the importance of its role for peace in the Euro-Atlantic area.
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