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6 March 2026

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NATO is well postured to defend Allied populations against ballistic threats

NATO is well postured to defend Allied populations against ballistic threats

On 5 March 2026, the North Atlantic Council met in Ambassadorial format for an update on the security environment, in light of Iran’s continued and indiscriminate attacks across the Middle East and beyond. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte chaired the proceedings. NATO Allies strongly condemned Iran’s targeting of Türkiye the day before and expressed their full solidarity with Ankara.

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NATO Secretary General praises North Macedonia’s contributions to the Alliance and stability in the Western Balkans

NATO Secretary General praises North Macedonia’s contributions to the Alliance and stability in the Western Balkans

On 3 March 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited North Macedonia. He met with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and the President of the Assembly, Afrim Gashi.

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Allies and partners gather in Berlin for NATO’s 20th annual Arms Control and WMD Conference

Allies and partners gather in Berlin for NATO’s 20th annual Arms Control and WMD Conference

On 3 March 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office Géza Andreas von Geyr, opened the 20th annual NATO Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Non-Proliferation.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General in Tokyo, reaffirms the strategic importance of the NATO-Japan partnership

NATO Deputy Secretary General in Tokyo, reaffirms the strategic importance of the NATO-Japan partnership

On 5 and 6 March 2026, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska visited Tokyo, Japan, meeting government officials, parliamentarians and industry representatives. During her visit, Ms Shekerinska met Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Sato Kei, Minister of Defence Koizumi Shinjiro, Vice-Minister of Defense for International Affairs Kano Koji, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kunimitsu Ayano, and State Minister of Economic, Trade and Industry Ino Toshiro.

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NATO AWACS conducts first mission in Finnish airspace

NATO AWACS conducts first mission in Finnish airspace

A NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft flew its first mission in Finnish airspace this week, strengthening Allied integration and surveillance capabilities and showing continuous presence in the High North and along the eastern flank. The mission represents a significant milestone in NATO air operations following Finland’s accession to the Alliance. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command)

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SHAPE welcomes new Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe

SHAPE welcomes new Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) welcomed its new Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer KCB CBE, on 5 March. (Story courtesy of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe)

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Dynamic Guard strengthens NATO electronic warfare capabilities in the Norwegian Sea

Dynamic Guard strengthens NATO electronic warfare capabilities in the Norwegian Sea

NATO placed electronic warfare (EW) at the forefront of maritime operations during Exercise Dynamic Guard, which took place in the challenging environment of the Norwegian Sea. The annual exercise trains Allied forces to operate in a complex and contested electromagnetic environment. (Story courtesy of Allied Maritime Command)

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