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4 July 2025

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NATO welcomes new Supreme Allied Commander Europe

NATO welcomes new Supreme Allied Commander Europe

General Alexus G. Grynkewich of the US Air Force assumed command of Allied Command Operations in a ceremony at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium on 4 July 2025. General Grynkewich succeeds General Chris Cavoli of the US Army, who had been in post since 2022.

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NATO Secretary General highlights industry partnership in Toulouse visit

NATO Secretary General highlights industry partnership in Toulouse visit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Toulouse, France on 1 July 2025, engaging with Airbus leaders to strengthen ties with the defence industry. Speaking at the Airbus Top Executive Forum, Mr Rutte emphasized the shared goal of ensuring security and prosperity across all NATO nations.

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NATO to participate at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan

NATO to participate at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan

From 1 to 12 August, NATO will participate in the 2025 edition of the World Expo in Japan. Taking place in Osaka, Kansai, the theme for this year’s Expo is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, with the sub-themes of “Saving Lives”, “Empowering Lives” and “Connecting Lives”. This landmark event is expected to welcome over 28 million visitors, making it one of the largest global gatherings after the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games.

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NATO appoints new Chief Scientist

NATO appoints new Chief Scientist

On 1 July 2025, Mr Steen Søndergaard assumes his term as NATO Chief Scientist. He was appointed to the position by the North Atlantic Council earlier this year, upon recommendation by the NATO Science & Technology Board (STB), for a three-year term.

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From Concept to Capability: NISRF operates the NATO RQ-4D Phoenix from Finland

From Concept to Capability: NISRF operates the NATO RQ-4D Phoenix from Finland

June 2025: This month marks the first operating of the NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) RQ-4D Phoenix high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) from Finland. This NISRF deployment underscores NATO’s ability to project ISR capability flexibly across the entire Alliance territory, ensuring informed decision-making and effective response wherever and whenever required. (Story courtesy NATO Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force)

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NATO Leaders commit to investing more to keep us safe

NATO Leaders commit to investing more to keep us safe

NATO Leaders wrapped up a two-day summit in The Hague, the Netherlands. They took major decisions to strengthen the Alliance and to be ready to face any threats in the future.

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