⢠NATO Secretary General hails âshift in mindsetâ in Allied deterrence and defence
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On 12 February 2026, following a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers, Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Allied nations for progress made toward investing 5% of GDP in defence. He welcomed the growing determination with which Allies are taking increased ownership of their collective security.
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Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the Munich Security Conference on 13-14 February 2026. During the conference, Mr Rutte stressed the importance of a strong Europe within NATO and continued support to Ukraine.
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On 6 February 2026, Allies agreed on a new distribution of senior officer responsibility across the NATO Command Structure in which European Allies, including NATOâs newest members, will play a more prominent role in the Allianceâs military leadership.
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On 11 February 2026, ahead of a meeting of Allied Defence Ministers at NATO headquarters, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte set out plans for a new multi-domain activity â Arctic Sentry â to bolster security in the Arctic and High North.
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Allied Command Operations began Arctic Sentry today. The multi-domain activity will further strengthen NATOâs posture in the Arctic and High North as persistent NATO presence in the region grows. (Story courtesy of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe)
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On 12 February 2026, NATO Allies took further steps to enhance deterrence and defence through multinational cooperation and the development of cost-effective, innovative solutions.
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The NATO Secretary Generalâs Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Javier Colomina, paid his first official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 10 to 11 February 2026.
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NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) launches the Women and Girls in Science Challenge (WGS), inviting young women and girls from across NATO countries to imagine the future and help shape global security.
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The entry of NATO naval forces involved in STEADFAST DART 26 into Kiel, on Wednesday, Feb. 11. 2026, marks a decisive phase of the exercise. (Story courtesy of Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum)
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NATO successfully conducted the first Operation Sea Guardian Focused Operation of the year in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Led by the Turkish flagship TCG Gaziantep, the operation strengthened maritime situational awareness, deterrence, and cooperation among Allied and Partner forces. (Story courtesy of Allied Maritime Command)
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K-9 Lucas is a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois and an integral part of the Spanish Army Special Operations Command.
(Story courtesy of Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum)
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