NATO Through Time podcast – A transatlantic alliance with former Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller
The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features Rose Gottemoeller, who served as Deputy Secretary General of NATO from 2016 to 2019, and who was the first woman and second American to hold that position.
Pre-Summit polling results show strong support for NATO and increased defence spending
Ahead of the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, NATO commissioned a public opinion survey across all 32 NATO member countries. The survey asked over 30,000 respondents to share their opinions in several areas, including support for their country’s NATO membership, commitment to collective defence of their country’s Allies and agreement with increased defence spending. Overall, support for NATO remains strong, as does support for increased defence spending.
NATO Secretary General: “Our most urgent task at the Summit will be support to Ukraine”
On Friday (5 July 2024), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg previewed next week’s Washington Summit, stressing that support to Ukraine will be NATO’s “most urgent task”.
Allied Command Transformation Celebrates America’s Independence Day with Rousing Ceremony and Family Fun
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Finland Brings Innovation and Experience to NATOâs Largest Coalition Warrior Interoperability Exercise
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Spain takes command of NATO’s battlegroup in Slovakia
On Monday (1 July 2024) Spain took command of NATO’s multinational battlegroup in Slovakia. Spain succeeds Czechia, who had been leading the battlegroup since its establishment in 2022. Troops from Czechia, Slovakia and Slovenia are deployed alongside the 700 Spanish troops as part of the battlegroup, bolstering Allied deterrence and defence on NATO’s eastern flank. Spanish military personnel were recently involved leading another multinational exercise - Slovak Shield, part of Steadfast Defender 24 - NATO’s largest military exercise since the Cold War. Spain is also contributing to NATO’s multinational battlegroup led by Canada in Latvia.
Denmark chairs the inaugural meeting of NATO’s Transatlantic Quantum Community
On Tuesday (2 July 2024) the Transatlantic Quantum Community (TQC) held its inaugural virtual meeting in Brussels. Last September, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called for the development of a dedicated network which would enhance Allied cooperation and harness the benefits of quantum technologies to strengthen deterrence and defence. Since that point, NATO’s Quantum Technologies Strategy was agreed and the Alliance’s International Staff collaborated with NATO members to establish the Community.
Riding for a Cause: NATO Community Unites to Support the United Kingdom Royal Air Force Association
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DIANA, NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator, launches new challenges
On Monday (1 July 2024), NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) launched its second set of defence and security challenges in need for innovative deep tech solutions.
Safeguarding the Alliance through Education and Training with Allied Command Transformation
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NATO Secretary General’s pre-Summit press conference
On Friday, 5 July 2024, the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, will give a press conference at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels, to preview the NATO Summit in Washington DC.
NATO Secretary General and President of Slovakia discuss preparations for the Washington Summit
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed President Peter Pellegrini of Slovakia to NATO Headquarters on Friday (28 June 2024) to discuss preparations for the Washington Summit.
NATO Secretary General meets the President of Slovakia
On Friday, 28 June 2024, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will receive the President of Slovakia, Mr Peter Pellegrini, at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
CWIX National Spotlight: Austria
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NATO and Japan discuss cooperation at the military staff talks
On 26 June 2024, NATO hosted military staff talks with Japan, at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. The discussions focused on the ongoing partnership, security challenges, resilience building and future opportunities for cooperation. The meeting took place under the auspices of the NATO Cooperative Security Division.
Secretary General welcomes President Zelenskyy to NATO Headquarters to prepare Washington Summit
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to NATO Headquarters on Thursday (27 June 2024) to discuss final preparations for the Washington Summit in July.
NATO Secretary General meets the President of Ukraine
On Thursday, 27 June 2024, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will receive the President of Ukraine, Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
Secretary General: Estonia leads by example in NATO
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia to NATO headquarters on Thursday (27 June 2024) to discuss final preparations for the Washington Summit, including the provision of further support to Ukraine.