�?� NATO Defence Ministers agree new capability targets to strengthen the Alliance
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Meeting in Brussels on 5 June 2025, NATO Defence Ministers agreed an ambitious new set of capability targets to build a stronger, fairer, more lethal Alliance, and ensure warfighting readiness for years to come.
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The North Atlantic Council has approved the nomination of Lieutenant General Alexus G. Grynkewich, United States Air Force, to the post of Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte participated in the B9 and Nordic Summit in Vilnius on 2 June 2025, hosted by President of Lithuania Gitanas Naus�?da, at which Allied leaders were joined by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Discussions focused on preparing the NATO Summit in The Hague and strengthening support for Ukraine.
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On 5 June 2025, NATO Allies further strengthened their ability to train aircrews and use cross-border airspace for exercises.
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On 2 June 2025, NATO�??s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) launched 10 new challenges aimed at finding the next generation of dual-use deep technologies to help better protect the Alliance�??s one billion citizens. Innovators will be able to submit proposals to DIANA�??s challenges until 12:00 UTC on Friday 11 July 2025. Selected innovators will join Phase 1 of DIANA�??s programme, participating in a six-month accelerator programme starting in January 2026 �?? becoming part of DIANA�??s 2026 cohort of innovators.
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Lieutenant General Andrew M. Rohling, Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee, participated in the 2025 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, highlighting NATO�??s commitment to building stronger dialogue and cooperation with partners in the Indo-Pacific. His presence at the conference reflected the Alliance�??s growing attention to global dynamics that influence Euro-Atlantic security.
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As exercise Swift Response 25 draws to a successful close, Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum highlights the importance of this large-scale multinational training event in reinforcing NATO�??s collective defence posture. Conducted under the umbrella of DEFENDER-Europe 25 and as a key component of the NATO exercise cluster Griffin Lightning 25, Swift Response 25 has showcased the Alliance�??s ability to conduct high-readiness operations across the strategically vital High North and Baltic regions. (Story courtesy Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum)
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