• NATO Secretary General attends the European Political Community Summit in Armenia
• A Dutch soldier and a Norwegian soldier swap rations meals ready to eat | Army food taste test

8 May 2026

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NATO Secretary General attends the European Political Community Summit in Armenia

NATO Secretary General attends the European Political Community Summit in Armenia

On 4 May 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte joined European leaders and partners for the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan to discuss shared security challenges.

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NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina discuss strengthening cooperation

NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina discuss strengthening cooperation

On 6 May 2026, NATO’s Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska met with the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who also participated in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council. Ms Shekerinska underlined NATO’s unwavering commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the importance that lasting peace and security in the country and stability across the Western Balkans have for security in the Euro-Atlantic area. She welcomed the useful exchange of views, and the continuation of a robust high-level dialogue between NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Athens to highlight the importance of a strong defence industry

NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Athens to highlight the importance of a strong defence industry

On 4-5 May 2026, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska visited Athens to highlight Greece’s valuable contributions to the Alliance. Delivering a keynote speech at Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA), Ms Shekerinska emphasised the role of industry in keeping NATO’s citizens safe.

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NATO Allies test layered counter-drone defences in Romania in support of Eastern Sentry

NATO Allies test layered counter-drone defences in Romania in support of Eastern Sentry

NATO Allies tested layered counter-drone defences in Romania this month to accelerate Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) integration, turning emerging technology into interoperable capability under realistic conditions. (Story courtesy Allied Air Command)

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NATO concludes second iteration of Neptune Strike 2026

NATO concludes second iteration of Neptune Strike 2026

NATO successfully concluded the second iteration of its enhanced Vigilance Activity, Neptune Strike 26, on 30 April 2026. The activity showcased the dynamic integration of advanced maritime strike capabilities in a demanding, multi-domain environment. (Story courtesy Allied Joint Force Command Naples)

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A Dutch soldier and a Norwegian soldier swap rations meals ready to eat | Army food taste test

A Dutch soldier and a Norwegian soldier swap rations meals ready to eat | Army food taste test

Norwegian soldier Nadia and Dutch soldier Arnold trade MREs in Lithuania — and things get unexpectedly real. Jelly bean debates, a pasta that "tastes like lasagne", and a Tikka Masala that wins everyone over.

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Apply now for the NATO Young Professionals Programme (YPP)

Apply now for the NATO Young Professionals Programme (YPP)

The deadline to apply is 31 May 2026.

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