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Counter-terrorism training on ’battlefield evidence’ collection After a terrorist attack occurs, it is crucial to collect and analyse any information and material left at the scene. This can include mobile phones, photos, fingerprints and DNA. This information is known as ‘battlefield evidence’ and can help prevent similar attacks in the future. NATO is teaching basic evidence collection skills to police and military personnel from partner countries in Africa, in the Gulf and in the Middle East to give the trainees the basic tools to fight terrorism. Click here to download the video and here for the b-roll. You can also watch the video on YouTube.

NATO Secretary General to visit the United States - 19-23 September 2022

The NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will travel to New York from Monday 19 September through Friday 23 September 2022 to attend the United Nations General Assembly. On Tuesday 20 September, the Secretary General will participate in the opening of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He will also meet with several world leaders and high-level officials. On Thursday 22 September, the Secretary General will take part in the Transatlantic Dinner hosted by the Secretary of State of the United States, Mr. Antony J. Blinken. e. Contact points NATO Press and Media Tel: +32 (0)2 707 50 41 press[at]hq.nato.int

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NATO steps up engagement with private sector on emerging technologies Leaders from the technology sector exchanged views on innovation and emerging and disruptive technologies with NATO Allies in the North Atlantic Council on 14 September 2022. Allies were joined by Brad Smith, President of Microsoft; Oliver Lewis, Co-Founder of Rebellion Defence; and Stefan Brieschenk, Co-Founder of Rocket Factory. NATO continues to engage with the private sector to ensure the Alliance maintains its technological edge. READ MORE

NATO exercises with new maritime unmanned systems Around 1,500 military and civilian personnel from NATO and partner countries are gathering in Portugal this month for two maritime exercises aimed at testing the interoperability of new maritime unmanned systems. READ MORE NATO Exercise Dynamic Mariner/Mavi Balina 22 begins in Mediterranean NATO’s Exercise Dynamic Mariner-Mavi Balina 22 kicked off from Aksaz Naval Base on 11 September 2022. Dynamic Mariner is a crisis-response exercise, held in conjunction with the Turkish Navy’s Exercise Mavi Balina, which brings together 12 Allied nations off the coast of Türkiye. (Story courtesy of Allied Maritime Command) READ MORE German and Spanish Eurofighter detachments – Shoulder to shoulder in NATO Air Policing For the first time, Germany and Spain have collectively executed NATO’s enhanced Air Policing. A mixed German-Spanish flight of quick-reaction alert interceptors flew sorties safeguarding the Baltic airspace. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command) READ MORE Counter-terrorism training on battlefield evidence collection After a terrorist attack occurs, it is crucial to collect and analyse any information and material left at the scene. This can include mobile phones, photos, fingerprints and DNA. This information is known as ‘battlefield evidence’ and can help prevent similar attacks in the future. WATCH VIDEO NATO's role in a changing world Sir Michael Alexander SUBSCRIBE