• NATO Secretary General highlights crucial role of industry in our security
• How do NATO battlegroups keep us safe? We asked an Estonian

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13 March 2026

NATO Secretary General highlights crucial role of industry in our security

On 12 March 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the Brussels European Defense Exhibition & Conference (BEDEX). He praised the crucial role of the defence industry for continued security across Europe and North America.

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Secretary General praises the close cooperation between NATO and Moldova

On 11 March 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Mihai Popșoi to NATO Headquarters, where he participated in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General welcomes President of the ICRC to NATO Headquarters

On 11 March 2026, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska welcomed Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), to the North Atlantic Council.

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NATO Secretary General praises European contribution to transatlantic security

On 9 March 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte took part in a panel discussion in Brussels, together with EU leaders, as part of the annual EU Ambassadors’ Conference.

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Ukrainian rescue service leaders bring lessons in resilience to NATO

On 10 and 11 March 2026, senior officials from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) visited NATO HQ to brief Allies on crisis management, resilience-building, and civil-military cooperation to keep citizens safe.

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Swedish Air Force concludes first Icelandic Air Policing mission

The Swedish Air Force has successfully concluded its deployment to Keflavík Air Base, Iceland, where JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft conducted NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission as part of the Alliance’s Arctic Sentry activities. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command)

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Arctic Sentry enhances Allied cold-weather operations preparedness through exercise Cold Response 2026

Exercise Cold Response, which is currently taking place, is a clear demonstration of NATO’s presence and posture in the High North and Arctic, under the Arctic Sentry framework. (Story courtesy of Joint Force Command Norfolk)

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How do NATO battlegroups keep us safe? We asked an Estonian

For eight years, a NATO battlegroup has stood watch in Estonia, guarding against external aggression while assuring their Allies with their presence. While many Estonian citizens have caught a glimpse of the battlegroup during training exercises, few have gotten an insider’s perspective on how it works, and what it can do.

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