⢠NATO Defence Ministers focus on deterrence, counter-drone initiatives, defence investment and support to Ukraine
⢠Video - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal
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NATO Defence Ministers concluded their first meeting since the NATO Summit in The Hague on 15 October.
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On 15 October, 13 Allies (Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom) agreed to initiate the development of a multinational simulated training capability.
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On 13 October 2025, NATO began its annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon. The exercise is a long planned, routine training activity and part of NATOâs broader efforts to maintain readiness and ensure transparency around its nuclear posture. It is not linked to any current world events, and no live weapons are used.
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On 13 October 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Ljubljana, Slovenia, where he addressed the 71st Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
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NATO and Norway marked the opening of the Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) Bodø, enhancing the Allianceâs ability to lead and coordinate air operations across the Nordic region, the Arctic, and across the Alliance. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command)
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Lieutenant General Winston P. Brooks began his tenure as the new Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee on 13 October.
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âIt's a real pleasure to host the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, here at NATO. NATO clearly prioritises to keep Ukraine in the fight as strong as possible today, making sure that all Allies, but also outside NATO, our partners, give to Ukraine whatever they can to make sure that you have what you need, both in lethal and non-lethal air defence systems, etc.â
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