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NATO Update

2026-07-17T06:15:52Z

â¢ NATO Secretary General attends meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris â¢ Video : NATO is investing in our security, now and in the future

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17 July 2026

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NATO Secretary General attends meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris

On 13 July 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attended a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris. The meeting was co-chaired by the President of France Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer, together with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. They were joined by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Statement of condemnation by the North Atlantic Council of Russia's malicious cyber activities

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NATO Deputy Secretary General addresses the European Parliamentâs Committee on Security and Defence

On 15 July 2026, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska participated in a meeting of the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence. She briefed on the outcomes of the NATO Summit in Ankara and answered questions from Members of the European Parliament.

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Supporting Allied Capabilities: NISRF Facilitates Belgian MQ-9B Deployment

Between April and July 2026, the NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) supported the temporary deployment of a Belgian MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft at Italian Air Force Base Sigonella. (Story courtesy NISRF Public Affairs Office)

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SNMCMG2 strengthens maritime security through multinational operations and exercises across the Mediterranean

Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) has conducted a successful operational period in the Mediterranean, reinforcing NATOâs maritime security objectives through sustained mine countermeasures activities, multinational exercises, and a continuous presence at sea. (Story courtesy Allied Maritime Command)

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NATO is investing in our security, now and in the future

Across NATOâs member countries, people are looking to the future with hope: for their families, their freedoms, and the kind of ordinary, peaceful life that can feel easy to take for granted. In an increasingly uncertain world, the hope that life continues to look like this is both deeply personal and highly political. Ordinary futures depend on extraordinary commitments made today.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General to participate in a joint committee meeting at the European Parliament

2026-07-14T07:25:36Z

â¢ NATO Deputy Secretary General to participate in a joint committee meeting at the European Parliament

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14 July 2026

NATO Deputy Secretary General to participate in a joint committee meeting at the European Parliament

On Wednesday 15 July 2026, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ms Radmila Shekerinska, will take part in a meeting of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) for an exchange of views.

Media coverage

14:30 (CEST) The event will be streamed live on the Multimedia Centre portal of the European Parliament.

Transcripts of the Deputy Secretary Generalâs remarks will be available on the NATO website.

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NATO Update

2026-07-10T05:30:54Z

â¢ Secretary General on the Ankara Summit: NATO delivers â¢ Video : NATO Allies united in supporting Ukraine

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10 July 2026

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Secretary General on the Ankara Summit: NATO delivers

The NATO Summit in Ankara concluded on 8 July 2026. Secretary General Mark Rutte said the message from Ankara was clear: NATO delivers. He explained how defence investment was rising, new capabilities are being delivered, defence industrial production is expanding, and that European Allies and Canada are assuming greater responsibility for their security. âWe are rebalancing our security for the better, and that is what NATO 3.0 is all about,â he said.

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Tens of billions in new procurement deals revealed at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara

Major new procurement deals were announced at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum on 7 July 2026 which will boost defence production and innovation across the Alliance, and provide new capabilities to strengthen NATOâs deterrence and defence.

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Defence investment update: record spending in Europe and Canada

Defence investments ensure that Allies are able to meet their individual and collective obligations in accordance with Article 3 of the Washington Treaty. The latest update shows that European Allies and Canada have significantly increased their core defence expenditure by nearly 20% in 2025 compared to 2024. In 2026, five Allies are already expected to meet the 3.5% guideline for core defence requirements and 17 Allies are predicted to meet the 1.5% guideline for defence- and security-related investments - well ahead of the 2035 deadline agreed on in The Hague.

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NATO releases new strategy for industry cooperation

On 8 July 2026, NATO released its new Strategy for Industry-NATO Cooperation (SYNC) after it was endorsed by Allied Heads of State and Government at the NATO Summit in Ankara.

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NATO builds a more agile and resilient digital infrastructure

At the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum on 7 July 2026, the NATO Communications and Information Agency signed a contract with Accenture for the Protected Business Network (PBN), marking a key step in delivering NATOâs secure, cloud-enabled digital enterprise.

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NATO launches call to action to increase private investment in defence

NATO Allies launched a new âCall to Actionâ to financial institutions at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara on Tuesday (7 July 2026). The initiative aims to increase private capital investment in defence, security and resilience across the Alliance.

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NATO Allies join forces to develop high-end space capabilities

On Tuesday, NATO Allies opened a new chapter in Allied space operations with multinational initiatives and partnerships to develop new space-based capabilities.

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NATO expands its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance fleet with the purchase of Triton aircraft

On 7 July, Denmark, Finland, Germany and Norway announced the procurement of up to five Northrop Grummanâs MQ-4C Triton high-end, high-altitude and long-endurance uncrewed aircraft to enhance NATOâs owned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force.

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NATOâs new Airborne Warning and Control System is announced

During the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara on 7 July 2026, 11 Allies announced the joint procurement of Saab GlobalEye aircraft as NATOâs new Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). The decision marks a significant step in modernising NATOâs airborne surveillance and early warning capabilities by replacing part of the Allianceâs aging Boeing E-3 fleet.

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NATO launches new initiatives to accelerate defence industrial cooperation

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on 7 July 2026 launched two major new initiatives at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara to strengthen and accelerate transatlantic defence industrial cooperation, namely the NATO Front Door for Industry and the NATO Engine.

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NATO Allies launch new project on critical raw materials for defence

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced on 7 July 2026 the launch of a new multinational High Visibility Project on defence critical raw materials.

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NATO Allies invest 40 billion dollars in counter-drone capabilities and drone training

On 7 July 2026 at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, NATO Allies announced that over 40 billion dollars will be invested in counter-drone capabilities over the next five years. They also aim to train five times as many drone operators by the end of 2027.

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Allies meet strike capability requirements with multinational initiatives

On 7 July 2026, NATO Allies made progress on providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for munitions and deep strike systems, delivering them faster and at greater scale.

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NATO Allies expand strategic airlift capacity

On 7 July, NATO Allies took a major step to increase NATO and national strategic airlift and tanker capabilities.

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NATO Allies strengthen the transatlantic defence industrial base with new coproduction initiatives

At the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara on 7 July 2026, several NATO Allies formed new multinational procurement coalitions. They will jointly acquire critical capabilities, particularly in air defence and strike systems. These coalitions aim to aggregate demand, align procurement and accelerate the delivery of much-needed equipment for both Allied forces and Ukraine.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General announces new initiatives in space, strike capabilities and air defence

NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska presented major new capability initiatives at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara on 7 July 2026. The announcements covered space and surveillance, strike capabilities, and integrated air and missile defence.

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NATO Allies united in supporting Ukraine

Since Russiaâs full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, NATO Allies have provided unprecedented levels of support to Ukraine. From weapons and air defence systems to training, medical assistance and long-term recovery projects, NATOâs support continues to evolve across a broad range of areas.

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The Ankara Summit Declaration - 8 July 2026

2026-07-08T05:45:52Z

We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Ankara to reaffirm our ironclad commitment to our collective defence under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and to the transatlantic bond. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

â¢ The Ankara Summit Declaration / DÃ©claration du Sommet d'Ankara

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8 July 2026

The Ankara Summit Declaration - 8 July 2026

We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Ankara to reaffirm our ironclad commitment to our collective defence under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and to the transatlantic bond. An attack on one is an attack on all. Our unity, solidarity and collective strength remain the foundation of peace, security, and prosperity for the one billion citizens in our Alliance of free and democratic nations. We remain committed to our 360-degree approach to deterrence and defence.
To counter the long-term threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security and stability, and the persistent threat of terrorism, Allies are delivering on The Hague defence commitment. In 2025, European Allies and Canada increased their investments in core defence requirements by more than $139 billion. Our investments are delivering the capabilities we need while strengthening our industrial base and resilience. Today in Ankara, we announce more than $50 billion in new procurements and commit to expanding collective manufacturing capacity and working with industry to accelerate innovation. We will continue our work to eliminate defence trade barriers among Allies and leverage NATOâs partnerships to maximise defence industrial depth and cooperation.
We are building the future: a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO â a modernised Alliance. European Allies and Canada, working with the United States, are assuming greater responsibility for the Allianceâs defence. NATOâs deterrence and defence rest on an appropriate mix of nuclear, conventional, and missile defence capabilities, complemented by space and cyber assets. We are committed to maintaining our combat advantage. We are investing in our ability to deploy, enable and sustain our armed forces and deliver our capability targets in all domains, including in deep precision strike, integrated air and missile defence, uncrewed systems, cutting edge technologies, and intelligence capabilities. We are developing an interoperable transatlantic warfighting cloud and adopting powerful AI models.
Ukraine contributes to transatlantic security, and Allies stand united in our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. European Allies and Canada now finance the vast majority of security assistance to Ukraine through bilateral and multilateral means. Allies underscore that this support must be equitable, predictable, and sustainable in the long-term. For 2026, Allies pledge â¬70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine and affirm their sovereign commitments to sustaining at least equivalent levels in 2027. To this end, we welcome the European Unionâs decision to provide multi-year funding to Ukraine through the Ukraine Support Loan.
The Alliance continues to respond and adapt to the strategic competition, pervasive instability, hybrid threats and recurrent shocks that define our broader security environment. Allies reiterate that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon and call on Iran to fully respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
We express our appreciation for the generous hospitality extended to us by TÃ¼rkiye. We look forward to our next meeting.

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DÃ©claration du Sommet d'Ankara

Nous, chefs dâÃtat et de gouvernement des pays membres de lâAlliance atlantique, nous sommes rÃ©unis Ã Ankara pour rÃ©itÃ©rer notre engagement indÃ©fectible en faveur de la dÃ©fense collective, consacrÃ© par lâarticle 5 du traitÃ© de Washington, et notre attachement au lien transatlantique. Une attaque contre un AlliÃ© est une attaque contre tous. Notre unitÃ©, notre solidaritÃ© et notre force collective restent le socle sur lequel reposent la paix, la sÃ©curitÃ© et la prospÃ©ritÃ© dont bÃ©nÃ©ficient le milliard de citoyens que compte notre alliance de pays libres et dÃ©mocratiques. Nous restons rÃ©solus Ã suivre notre approche Ã 360 degrÃ©s de la dissuasion et de la dÃ©fense.
Face Ã la menace que la Russie fait peser pour le long terme sur la sÃ©curitÃ© et la stabilitÃ© euro-atlantiques et face Ã la menace persistante que constitue le terrorisme, les AlliÃ©s honorent les engagements en matiÃ¨re de dÃ©fense pris Ã La Haye. En 2025, les AlliÃ©s europÃ©ens et le Canada ont augmentÃ© de plus de 139 milliards de dollars leurs dÃ©penses consacrÃ©es Ã la dÃ©fense proprement dite. Nos investissements nous permettent de disposer des capacitÃ©s requises ainsi que de renforcer notre base industrielle et notre rÃ©silience. Aujourdâhui Ã Ankara, nous annonÃ§ons de nouveaux achats dâun montant total de plus de 50 milliards de dollars, et nous nous engageons Ã doper notre capacitÃ© de production collective ainsi quâÃ collaborer avec le secteur privÃ© pour accÃ©lÃ©rer lâinnovation. Nous continuerons de nous employer Ã Ã©liminer les obstacles qui freinent les Ã©changes commerciaux entre AlliÃ©s et de recourir aux partenariats de lâOTAN pour maximiser la coopÃ©ration industrielle et lâÃ©paisseur du tissu industriel de dÃ©fense.
Nous construisons lâavenir et Åuvrons en faveur dâune Europe plus forte dans une OTAN plus forte, pour une alliance modernisÃ©e. Les AlliÃ©s europÃ©ens et le Canada, en collaboration avec les Ãtats-Unis, prennent une part de plus en plus grande dans la dÃ©fense de lâAlliance. La dissuasion et la dÃ©fense de lâOTAN reposent sur un ensemble de capacitÃ©s nuclÃ©aires, conventionnelles et de dÃ©fense antimissile, complÃ©tÃ©es par des moyens spatiaux et cyber. Nous sommes dÃ©terminÃ©s Ã conserver notre avantage au combat. Nous investissons pour Ãªtre aptes Ã dÃ©ployer nos forces armÃ©es, Ã leur fournir les moyens dont elles ont besoin et Ã les soutenir dans la durÃ©e et pour remplir les objectifs capacitaires que nous nous sommes fixÃ©s dans tous les domaines. Ainsi, nous investissons notamment dans des moyens de frappe de prÃ©cision dans la profondeur, dans la dÃ©fense aÃ©rienne et antimissile intÃ©grÃ©e, dans les drones, ainsi que dans diverses technologies de pointe et capacitÃ©s de renseignement. Nous mettons au point un cloud de combat interopÃ©rable Ã lâÃ©chelle transatlantique et adoptons de puissants modÃ¨les dâintelligence artificielle.
Les AlliÃ©s sont unis dans leur soutien indÃ©fectible Ã lâUkraine, laquelle contribue Ã la sÃ©curitÃ© transatlantique et dÃ©fend sa libertÃ©, sa souverainetÃ© et son intÃ©gritÃ© territoriale. Les AlliÃ©s europÃ©ens et le Canada financent Ã prÃ©sent la majeure partie de lâassistance en matiÃ¨re de sÃ©curitÃ© apportÃ©e Ã lâUkraine, Ã titre bilatÃ©ral ou multilatÃ©ral. Les pays de lâAlliance soulignent que cet effort doit Ãªtre rÃ©parti de maniÃ¨re Ã©quitable et que lâaide doit Ãªtre prÃ©visible et sâinscrire dans la durÃ©e. Pour 2026, ils prennent lâengagement de consacrer 70 milliards dâeuros aux Ã©quipements, Ã lâassistance et aux formations militaires Ã destination de lâUkraine et, pour 2027, ils sâengagent souverainement Ã lui fournir une aide au moins Ã©quivalente. Dans cet esprit, nous nous fÃ©licitons que lâUnion europÃ©enne ait dÃ©cidÃ© dâoctroyer Ã KyÃ¯v un financement sur plusieurs annÃ©es au travers de son prÃªt de soutien Ã lâUkraine.
LâAlliance continue de faire face et de sâadapter Ã la compÃ©tition stratÃ©gique, Ã lâinstabilitÃ©, aux menaces hybrides et aux chocs Ã rÃ©pÃ©tition, autant de traits qui caractÃ©risent lâenvironnement de sÃ©curitÃ© au sens large. Les AlliÃ©s rÃ©affirment que lâIran ne doit jamais disposer de lâarme nuclÃ©aire et appellent ce pays Ã respecter pleinement la libertÃ© de navigation dans le dÃ©troit dâOrmuz.
Nous exprimons notre gratitude Ã la TÃ¼rkiye pour lâaccueil gÃ©nÃ©reux qui nous a Ã©tÃ© rÃ©servÃ©. Nous nous rÃ©jouissons Ã la perspective de nous retrouver Ã notre prochaine rÃ©union.

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Media programme - Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence - 18 June 2026

2026-07-03T09:15:50Z

â¢ Media programme - NATO Summit Ankara, TÃ¼rkiye â 7- 8 July 2026

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3 July 2026

Media programme - NATO Summit Ankara, TÃ¼rkiye â 7- 8 July 2026

TÃ¼rkiye will host a NATO Summit in Ankara on 7- 8 July 2026. The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General and will take place at the BeÅtepe Presidential Compound (T.C. CumhurbaÅkanlÄ±ÄÄ± KÃ¼lliyesi) in Ankara, TÃ¼rkiye.

The event programme is available on the NATO website, including:

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NATO Update

2026-07-03T06:53:41Z

â¢ NATO Secretary General in Berlin: Germany leads and Germany delivers â¢ Video : Defence Innovation \| NATO and new technologies â¢ 2026 Ankara Summit

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3 July 2026

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NATO Secretary General in Berlin: Germany leads and Germany delivers

On 1 July 2026, âââââNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled â to Germany for discussions with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara. Mr Rutte also attended a meeting of the German cabinet, the first time for a ââNATO Secretary General in recent history.

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NATO Secretary General visits the United Kingdom to discuss the summit of Allied leaders

On 29 June 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about the priorities of the NATO Summit held in Ankara next week.

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Deputy Secretary General addresses the Istanbul NATO Parliamentary Summit

On 29 June 2026, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska took part in the NATO Parliamentary Summit in Istanbul, TÃ¼rkiye, where she discussed key policy priorities and preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit, to be held in Ankara on 7-8 July.

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Director General of the International Military Staff visits Georgia

Tbilisi, 29 June to 1 July 2026 â Lieutenant General Remigijus BaltrÄnas, Director General of the International Military Staff (DGIMS), visited Georgia. He met with the First Deputy Minister of Defence of Georgia, Paata Patiashvili, and the Commander of the Georgian Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Giorgi Matiashvili. He also visited the NATO Liaison Office in Tbilisi.

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NATO Maven Smart System achieves full technical operational capability

On 22 June, NATO Maven Smart System (MSS) achieved its full technical operational capability, marking a major milestone in the Allianceâs digital transformation. âData more than ever is a strategic asset. Our ability to share it in a secure way, governed by common standards, while respecting national sovereignty, strengthening trust and enhancing operational coherence will be critical for our warfighters,â said Ambassador Jean-Charles Ellermann-Kingombe, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Cyber and Digital Transformation. (Story courtesy SHAPE)

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1 German-Netherlands Corps assumes tactical command responsibility for Estonia and Latvia, succeeding Multinational Corps Northeast

Germany and the Netherlands provide an additional corps headquarters for NATOâs eastern flank â strengthening command capacity, readiness and collective defence across the Baltic Sea region. (Story courtesy 1 German-Netherlands Corps)

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Defence Innovation \| NATO and new technologies

Russiaâs war of aggression against Ukraine has highlighted how quickly warfare is evolving â with innovation cycles compressed from years into months. But this acceleration is part of a broader shift. As the security environment becomes more complex, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and quantum computing are reshaping the nature of conflict. For NATO, this means rethinking how technology is developed, tested and delivered to Allied forces.

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Overview - 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara

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NATO Secretary General to visit Germany

2026-06-29T09:00:49Z

â¢ NATO Secretary General to visit Germany

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29 June 2026

NATO Secretary General to visit Germany

On Wednesday 1st July, 2026, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will travel to Berlin, Germany, where he will attend a meeting of the Federal Cabinet.

Media advisory

12:00 (CEST): Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with the Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and the Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius.

Media coverage

The event will be streamed live on X @NATOPress and on the NATO website. A transcript of the joint press conference, as well as photographs, will be on the NATO website.
The video can be downloaded from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event.

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NATO Update

2026-06-26T05:45:49Z

â¢ Secretary General meets President Trump in Washington: âEurope is stepping upâ â¢ Mission North: Why the Arctic Matters to NATO â¢ 2026 Ankara Summit

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26 June 2026

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Secretary General meets President Trump in Washington: âEurope is stepping upâ

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with US President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on 25 June 2026, to prepare for the Ankara Summit in July. At the White House, the Secretary General thanked President Trump for his leadership. âThe Europeans and Canada are now on a trajectory to equalise their spending with the United Statesâ, Mr Rutte told reporters at the White House. âIt was a problem since Eisenhower â this President got this done.â

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NATO Deputy Secretary General highlights innovation and support for Ukraine at Recovery Conference

NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference in GdaÅsk, Poland, on 25 June 2026, where she spoke about the changing dynamics on the battlefield, the role of innovation and technology in modern deterrence and defence, and the need to step up military support for Ukraine.

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NATO helps North Macedonia and Ukraine strengthen their resilience during large-scale emergencies

On 23 June 2026, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska presided over the launch of the second phase of a project by the NATO Science for Peace and Security to deal with large-scale emergencies.

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NATO Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia visits Azerbaijan

On 25 and 26 June 2026, the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, Ambassador Kevin Hamilton, paid his first official visit to Azerbaijan. He met with Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov, and Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov. Discussions focused on the evolution of the NATO-Azerbaijan partnership and on current regional security issues. He also gave an update on preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara.

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NATOâs largest medical exercise strengthens Allied medical readiness

Vigorous Warrior 2026 (VW26), NATOâs largest multinational medical exercise, concluded in Estonia, bringing together 38 Allied and partner countries from 8 to 20 June. Hosted by Estonia and coordinated by the NATO Centre of Excellence for Military Medicine (NATO MILMED COE), the exercise strengthened military medical support for large-scale combat operations and advanced interoperability, innovation and civil-military cooperation across the Alliance.

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NATOâs Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Partnerships visits Moldova

On 17 and 18 June 2026, Ambassador Kevin Hamilton, Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Partnerships, paid an official visit to the Republic of Moldova. He shared views on Moldovaâs partnership with NATO and on topics of mutual interest for the Alliance and Moldova with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mihai PopÈoi, the National Security Advisor to the President of the Republic of Moldova, Stanislav Secrieru, and the and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence, Ghenadie Cojocaru.

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NATO and the Republic of Korea discuss military cooperation

On 24 June 2026, NATO hosted military staff talks with the Republic of Korea at NATO HQ in Brussels. Discussions focused on the ongoing partnership, interoperability and future opportunities for enhanced cooperation. The meeting took place under the auspices of the NATO Cooperative Security Division.

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NATO Headquarters hosts the 25th EUMSâIMS Directorsâ General Conference

On 22 June 2026, the Director General of the NATO International Military Staff (IMS), Lieutenant General Remigijus BaltrÄnas welcomed the Director General of the European Union Military Staff (EUMS), Lieutenant General Michiel van der Laan for the biannual EUMSâIMS Directorsâ General Conference.

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NATO delivers training for Ukraineâs public affairs teams

On 3 June 2026, NATO led a public affairs training course for personnel from Ukrainian security and defence institutions for the first time. The course was part of a multi-year strategic communications project funded through the NATO Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine (CAP).

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Mission North: Why the Arctic matters to NATO

The Arctic is changing â and so is NATO's posture in the High North. As melting ice opens new sea routes and strategic competition intensifies, NATO has launched Arctic Sentry: a new initiative to synchronise all Allied activities across the region into one unified operational approach.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit Poland

2026-06-25T02:31:01Z

â¢ NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit Poland

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25 June 2026

NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit Poland

On Thursday 25 June 2026, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ms Radmila Shekerinska, will visit Gdansk, Poland, to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026.

Mrs Shekerinska will also have a number of bilateral meetings.

25 June, 11:45 (CEST) the Deputy Secretary General will speak at the Plenary Session 2: âDefending western values and the future through building back betterâ.

The session will be live streamed on the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 website

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NATO Update

2026-06-19T04:53:51Z

â¢ NATO Defence Ministers make good progress ahead of the Ankara Summit â¢ Shaping the future of defence through innovation

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19 June 2026

Update

NATO Defence Ministers make good progress ahead of the Ankara Summit

On 18 June 2026, Allied Defence Ministers had their last meeting before the NATO Summit in Ankara next month. Secretary General Mark Rutte described how the ministers made âgood progressâ on NATOâs priorities. âSpending more, and better, on the forces and capabilities we need to defend every inch of Allied territory. Around the table today I heard Ally, after Ally, after Ally explaining how they are increasing investment in defence,â he said.

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NATO Secretary General meets Latviaâs Prime Minister: No Ally stands alone in NATO

On 17 June 2026, Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs of Latvia to NATO Headquarters in Brussels. They discussed the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara and NATOâs strong deterrence and defence.

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NATO Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Croatia discuss Alliance readiness and regional security

On 17 June 2026, Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej PlenkoviÄ to NATO Headquarters in Brussels. They discussed preparations for the upcoming Summit in Ankara and how NATO will continue to defend every inch of Allied territory.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General meets industry leaders in Paris

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Chair of NATO Military Committee visits Ramstein Flag

The Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, travelled to Norway, Sweden and Finland to visit NATOâs exercise Ramstein Flag 2026, which brought together Allied air forces for two weeks of multinational training. The major tactical-level live-flying air exercise involved forces from up to 18 Allies across three Joint Operations Areas, from northern Norway to southern Spain.

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NATO AWACS lands in Sweden for the first time

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Shaping the future of defence through innovation

Friday 19/06, 15:30 CET

Join us on LinkedIn for our series of NATO digital roundtables taking place in the run-up to the NATO Summit in Ankara and the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum.

Bringing together voices from across NATO Allies, industry and think tanks, this series will explore some of the most pressing issues shaping the future of Euro-Atlantic security. Over the coming weeks, discussions will focus on increasing defence investment, strengthening Allies' defence industrial preparedness, defence innovation, and NATO's work with industry.

Todayâs roundtable will explore how NATO engages with defence innovation ecosystems across the Alliance and accelerates the development and adoption of innovative technologies. The discussion will be moderated by Dr Nikos Loutas, Director of Innovation, NATO HQ Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments Division, and will feature distinguished speakers from the Alliance and industry.

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NATO Secretary General to visit the United States of America

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19 June 2026

NATO Secretary General to visit the United States of America

From 23 to 25 June 2026, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will visit Washington D.C.

On Wednesday 24 June, the Secretary General will meet with the President of the United States, Mr. Donald J. Trump, at the White House. He will also meetâ with senior Administration officials.

The Secretary General will join the E5 meeting virtually from Washington DC.

On Thursday 25 June, Mr Rutte will meet with Members of Congress and take part in a discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council.

Media coverage

The programme might be subject to change.

25 June 2026, 13:45 (local time): Atlantic Council Front Page Conversation with NATO Secretary General

The engagement will be streamed live on the NATO website and NATO News on YouTube and made available to EBU News Exchange.
Transcript of the Secretary Generalâs remarks, as well as pictures, will be available on the NATO website . Video will be available for free download from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event.

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