This is what NATO innovation looks like
From drones in the air to uncrewed vessels at sea, NATO Allies, partners and industry came together to test the technologies shaping the future of naval operations
ALT An Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) developed by STARK operates at speed during maritime trials at REPMUS 2026. The exercise brought NATO Allies, partners and industry together in Portugal to test the latest unmanned and autonomous technologies in a real-world maritime environment. From drones and robotic vessels to AI and advanced sensors, REPMUS 2026 helped NATO explore how emerging technologies could be integrated into future operations.
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Today, NATO Ambassadors met in the North Atlantic Council to discuss security in the Black Sea. NATO has already strengthened our posture along the eastern flank, including with counter-drone capabilities. NATO will be sending additional assets to the region, including support for surveillance, reconnaissance, and forensics. We will continue to stand united and ensure that we are ready and able to address any threat and to keep our one billion people safe
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.@SecGenNATO Mark Rutte met with 🇹🇷 Foreign Minister @HakanFidan in Brussels. They discussed the current security situation, including in the Black Sea, as well as Türkiye’s excellent contributions to NATO’s deterrence and defence
Different flags. One mission.
Italian 🇮🇹, Spanish 🇪🇸 and Turkish 🇹🇷 fighter jets help protect the eastern part of the Alliance as NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission has integrated into the improved Air Defence Mission
ALT Two Turkish Air Force F-16s fly in formation during NATO Air Defence operations in the Baltic region
Quick-reaction fighter aircraft and crews, air and missile defence systems, and counter-drone technologies form a shield that aims to preserve the security of Allied skies 🛡️
Learn more about NATO Air Defence ↓ nato.int/en/what-we-do/deter…
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On behalf of the NATO Military Committee, we extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragedy at CFB Wainwright, and our wishes for a full recovery to all the injured.
Wainwright is where Canadian soldiers, and so many Allies with them, train for the hardest tasks of our profession. Those who fell there served our common security, and the Military Committee will honour their memory.
We are grateful to the first responders, medical staff and the people of Wainwright for their courage and solidarity.
@CDS_Canada_CEMD, Canada does not carry this grief alone. All 32 Allied Chiefs of Defence stand with you and the Canadian Armed Forces. 🇨🇦
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Au nom du Comité militaire de l'OTAN, on adresse nos plus sincères condoléances aux familles et aux proches des disparus de la tragédie survenue à la BFC Wainwright, ainsi que nos vœux de prompt rétablissement à tous les blessés.
C'est à Wainwright que les soldats canadiens, et tant d'Alliés à leurs côtés, se préparent aux missions les plus exigeantes de notre métier. Ceux qui y sont tombés ont servi notre sécurité commune ; le Comité militaire honorera leur mémoire.
Notre gratitude va aux premiers intervenants, au personnel médical et à la population de Wainwright pour leur courage et leur solidarité.
@CDS_Canada_CEMD, le Canada ne porte pas ce deuil seul. Les 32 Chefs d'état-major de la défense alliés sont à vos côtés et aux côtés des Forces armées canadiennes. 🇨🇦
@CanadaNATO @Canada @CanadaOTAN @CanadianPM @NATO @SHAPE_NATO @NATO_ACT
#StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
Around 1,800 personnel from 🇩🇪🇮🇹🇳🇱🇬🇧🇺🇲 trained together for over three weeks
Allied air forces brought together a broad range of air power capabilities to improve their ability to plan, operate, and respond to a threat together
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ALT A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing during exercise Cobra Warrior 26-2 over the North Sea. Photo by Staff Sgt. Nash Truitt, U.S. Air Force
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Good to see President @ZelenskyyUa in Brussels. We talked about the importance of implementing an energy ceasefire as well as NATO Allies’ continuous support for Ukraine, including through the PURL mechanism
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Good meeting with 🇧🇬 Bulgarian PM @RumenRadevPM and 🇷🇴 Romanian President @NicusorDanRO about security in the Black Sea & the latest attacks on commercial shipping. NATO has strengthened our posture along the eastern flank including with increasing counter-drone capabilities. NATO will continue to work closely with our Allies in the Black Sea, adjusting our deterrence and defence posture as needed
.@SecGenNATO visited Estonia 🇪🇪, where he met with leaders.
“Allied fighter jets help protect the skies,” he said during a visit to the Ämari Air Base, while also highlighting the importance of the UK-led Forward Land Forces at Tapa 🇪🇪
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Warm welcome to Estonia, @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte!
Our message to Russia is clear: NATO is united and ready to defend every Ally. We will also keep supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Estonia is doing its part. Nearly 7% of GDP for defence and security, and another €10 million for Ukraine through NATO's PURL initiative. 🇪🇪
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Our security is shared. At Kadriorg, I thanked @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte for his determined leadership in securing Allies’ commitment to the 5% defence spending target, coordinating support for #Ukraine & maintaining #NATO unity. #Estonia stands firmly with its Allies.
