⢠NATO strengthens maritime presence in the Arctic and High North
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A NATO maritime task group is currently operating in waters of the Arctic and High North, reaffirming the Allianceâs commitment to collective security in this increasingly strategic region. NATOâs maritime presence in the region reflects growing international focus on the Arctic, where melting sea ice is opening new shipping lanes and access to natural resources. At the same time, the Alliance is enhancing its maritime domain awareness across the region to understand the environment and increase readiness to respond to contingencies. (Story courtesy of Allied Maritime Command)
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NATOâs Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) E-3A fleet and its Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport A330 (MRTT) aircraft have demonstrated their ability to perform air-to-air refuelling. In July 2025, after successful test flights, the necessary airworthiness certification for mid-air fuel transfer procedures was obtained. As NATO strengthens its capabilities, this increases the Allianceâs strategic flexibility, interoperability and operational reach.
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The Spanish Air and Space Force has deployed eight Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Å iauliai Air Base, Lithuania, in support of NATOâs Baltic Air Policing mission. The detachment, alongside the Hungarian fighter jets, will relieve the Romanian and Polish air policing rotations, bolstering the Allianceâs commitment to collective defence and regional security. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command)
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Representatives of the European Military Assistance Mission Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) and NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) met at EUMAM Ukraine's Special Training Command in Strausberg, Germany on 29 July 2025. The meeting focused on closely coordinating the two training formats in support of Ukrainian armed forces on their path to modern, Western-trained operational capability. (Story courtesy of NSATU)
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On 24 July 2025, NATO Mission Iraq conducted a comprehensive mass casualty exercise to test its joint medical teams, operating in a Troops Medical Center Role 1, to receive and treat casualties, validate triage and determine appropriate levels of care. (Story courtesy of NATO Mission Iraq)
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