Germany to fund $500m PURL package for Ukraine
Germany announced today (13 August 2025) that it will fund a $500 million package of military equipment and munitions for Ukraine sourced from the United States, under NATO’s new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the announcement as a strong demonstration of Germany’s enduring commitment to Ukraine’s defence.
NATO Emergency Management Exercise “BULGARIA 2025”
NATO and Bulgaria are holding one of the world’s largest and most complex emergency management exercises, from 7 to 12 September 2025, at the Professional Training Centre for first responders in Montana, Bulgaria.
NATO Secretary General to participate in virtual meetings of leaders on Ukraine
On Wednesday, 13 August 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will participate in the virtual meetings of European leaders, the US and Ukraine, hosted by the Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz to discuss Ukraine.
Advancing NATO Readiness in the Arctic: The Role of HEIMDALL and the Cold Weather Operations Centre of Excellence
From Concept to Capability: The Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Marks Its First Year Supporting NATO
Deep Dive Recap: Women’s Recruitment and Retention in the Armed Forces
On 15 July 2025, at NATO HQ, the International Military Staff (IMS) Office of the Gender Advisor (GENAD) hosted its monthly “Deep Dive” session, this time focused on the strategies employed to foster the recruitment and retention of women in the armed forces of NATO Allies.
Strengthening Civil-Military Cooperation: The Role of NATO’s Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence
NATO releases framework for improving data quality across the Alliance
On 6 August 2025, NATO approved the public version of its Data Quality Framework, a cornerstone of the Alliance’s digital transformation. This strategic guidance reinforces NATO’s commitment to harnessing data as a critical asset for operational advantage.
NATO Allies Denmark, Norway and Sweden announce $500m package of support for Ukraine
On Tuesday (5 August 2025) Denmark, Norway and Sweden confirmed that they would fund a $500m package of equipment and munitions for Ukraine sourced from the United States under the new NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commended the Allies for their fast action and steadfast support for Ukraine.
ALEXO: The New Air Refuelling Tool from the Air Operations Centre of Excellence
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Secretary General welcomes first package of U.S. equipment for Ukraine funded by the Netherlands under new NATO initiative
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte today (4 August 2025) welcomed the first package of U.S. military equipment for Ukraine coordinated under the new NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. The Secretary General and the Dutch government confirmed that the Netherlands is funding the first package in full.