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Showcasing NATO’s air power during exercise Ramstein Flag 24 Exercise Ramstein Flag 24, organised by NATO’s Allied Air Command and the Hellenic Air Force, is under way in Greece. This exercise runs from 30 September to 11 October 2024 and marks the first iteration of the ‘Flag’ series, which aims to demonstrate NATO’s determination and capacity to implement and execute the ‘Deter and Defend’ concept across NATO member countries in the Euro-Atlantic region. Click here to download the b-roll. Footage includes Allied fighter jets flying in different formations over Greece, featuring Eurofighters, F-16s, F-35s, Gripens and Rafales from Allies. Allied jets launching sorties from Andravida Airbase and Araxos Airbase in Greece. Interviews with key personnel, including Brigadier General Matthaios Kanoupakis, exercise director for exercise Ramstein Flag, detachment commanders from Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the United States, and a NATO DARS representative. Click here to download pictures of exercise Ramstein Flag 24.

Polish and Romanian soldiers swap rations Every military in NATO has its field ration, known as MREs (meals-ready-to-eat). While perhaps not the height of culinary expression, these rations give soldiers the calories they need to power through a hard day in the field. From Ally to Ally, their contents differ in sometimes small, sometimes big, but always interesting ways. Watch a Polish and Romanian soldier swap their ration packs while on exercise near Craiova, Romania. With food ranging from canned pork neck to powdered orange juice, these two soldiers sit down and test traditional meals in a way less traditional setting. Click here to download the video. You can also watch the video on YouTube. NATO Secretary General praises the United Kingdom’s contributions to NATO and Ukraine On Thursday (10 October 2024) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to London for meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and UK Defence Secretary John Healey. The visit marked Mr Rutte’s first official trip to an Allied nation since taking office as NATO Secretary General. Discussions focused on the UK’s significant contributions to the deterrence and defence of the Alliance, and support for Ukraine. Click here to download the doorstep statement by the NATO Secretary General. All videos of his visit can be found here. The webstory is available on the NATO website.

Press Release 10 October 2024

NATO Secretary General to visit the United Kingdom On Thursday, 10 October 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will travel to London, United Kingdom.There will be no media opportunity. Mr Rutte will meet with the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Mr David Lammy, and other senior officials. Media Advisory 12:00 (CEST) Remarks by the NATO Secretary General and the UK Prime Minister 13:05 (CEST) Doorstep by the NATO Secretary General Media coverage The doorstep will be streamed live on the NATO website. Transcripts of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as photographs, will be available on the NATO website after the events.   For more information: For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office

Press Release 10 October 2024

NATO Acting Deputy Secretary General to visit Finland On 10 and 11 October 2024, the NATO Acting Deputy Secretary General, Ambassador Boris Ruge, will travel to Helsinki, Finland. On Thursday, Ambassador Ruge will chair an informal meeting of Allied Security Policy Directors. On Friday, Acting Deputy Secretary General will meet with high-level Finnish officials, including the President of Finland, Mr Alexander Stubb, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Elina Valtonen, and the Minister of Defence, Mr Antti Häkkänen. He will also visit Merihaka Civil Defence Shelter. There will be no media opportunity. Photographs will be available on the NATO website For more information: For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office Follow us on X: @NATO, @RugeBoris and @NATOPress

Press Release 9 October 2024

NATO Secretary General to visit the United Kingdom On Thursday, 10 October 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will travel to London, United Kingdom.There will be no media opportunity. Mr Rutte will meet with the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Mr David Lammy, and other senior officials. Media Advisory 12:00 (CEST) Remarks by the NATO Secretary General and the UK Prime Minister 13:05 (CEST) Doorstep by the NATO Secretary General Media coverage Both the remarks and the doorstep will be streamed live on the NATO website. Transcripts of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as photographs, will be available on the NATO website after the events.   For more information: For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office