• Secretary General in Oslo, welcomes Norway’s long-term commitment to Ukraine
• Video - NATO paratroopers drop over Europe for exercise Swift Response

6 September 2024

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Secretary General in Oslo, welcomes Norway’s long-term commitment to Ukraine

Secretary General in Oslo, welcomes Norway’s long-term commitment to Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo on 6 September 2024, to discuss continued support to strengthen Ukraine’s defences.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General steps down

NATO Deputy Secretary General steps down

On 3 September 2024, Mircea Geoană notified the Secretary General that he will step down as NATO Deputy Secretary General on 10 September.

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits the Netherlands

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits the Netherlands

On Thursday 5 September 2024, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer paid an official visit to his native country the Netherlands. Here he was received by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans, Secretary for Defence Gijs Tuinman and Chief of Defence General Eichelsheim.

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NATO Allies and Indo-Pacific Partners discuss cybersecurity cooperation

NATO Allies and Indo-Pacific partners discuss cyber security cooperation

Cyber is an integral part of modern warfare and cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, government institutions, international organisations and electoral processes are becoming more frequent and sophisticated. On 4 September, senior cyber policy experts from NATO Allies and Indo-Pacific partners gathered at the Cyber Champions Summit in Sydney, Australia, to discuss current cyber security challenges and explore new avenues for cooperation.

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Scientists explore weather impacts on satellite launches at Andøya Space Center in Norway

Scientists explore weather impacts on satellite launches at Andøya Space Center in Norway

Scientists at the Andøya Space Center in Northern Norway have been examining the challenges posed by unidentified weather patterns at high altitudes for satellite launches, re-entry procedures and new hypersonic systems.

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A career of military service and strategic advice - meet Colonel (Ret.) Richard Williams

A career of military service and strategic advice - meet Colonel (Ret.) Richard Williams

In the realm of defence and international security, few individuals possess the depth of experience and strategic insight that Colonel (Ret.) Richard Williams brings to the table. With a career spanning over five decades, Williams has served in a variety of roles, from military and NATO leadership positions to academic and consulting endeavours.

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NATO paratroopers drop over Europe for exercise Swift Response

NATO paratroopers drop over Europe for exercise Swift Response

In the largest airborne operation since the Second World War, paratroopers from France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain jumped into Estonia, the Republic of Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Sweden as part of exercise Swift Response, proving their ability to conduct complex operations with short notice. Airborne operations require precise timing, and consummate skill from pilots and paratroopers alike. Conducting these drills together helps Allies familiarise themselves with each other’s practices, improving their ability to work together in the event of a crisis.

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THIS WEEK IN PICTURES

NATO Allies and partners provide army training for Ukrainian civilians
NATO Allies and partners provide army training for Ukrainian civilians
NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Request for assistance by Ukraine: emergency response