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NATO’s DIANA and Ukraine strengthen cooperation on defence innovation

On 29 October 2026, NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) and Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which opens new opportunities to develop and test technologies together, and to deepen cooperation between Ukraine and NATO’s innovation ecosystems.

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Bulgaria to join NATO’s initiative against lower-level air threats

On 30 October 2026 Bulgaria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable it to join the Air Defence Capabilities Against Lower-Level Air Threats High Visibility Project (HVP).

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NATO Secretary General addresses National Armaments Directors

On 29 October 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for the faster delivery of the capabilities needed for Allied deterrence and defence.  At NATO Headquarters in Brussels, he urged the Committee of National Armaments Directors’ (CNAD) Autumn Plenary Session to turn commitments into contracts, strengthen cooperation with industry, and ensure that increased defence investment translates into military strength. “NATO is stronger when we develop, produce and equip our forces together, Mr Rutte said.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General at the Kyiv Security Forum stresses Ukraine’s urgent need for more air defence

On 28 October 2026, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska participated in the Kyiv Security Forum held in Brussels.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General highlights continued support to Ukraine at E5 meeting

NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska participated in a meeting of the European Group of Five (E5) Defence Ministers in Paris on Monday (26 October 2026). They discussed ongoing support to Ukraine, European security​ and the ​situation in the Middle East. The meeting brought together representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

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