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Sweden’s impact on NATO In March 2024, Sweden ended 200 years of military neutrality when it joined the NATO alliance. But in what ways does this Nordic country add to NATO’s strength? Hint: there are many! As the nation with the longest Baltic Sea coastline and strategic proximity to the Arctic, Sweden’s geography alone makes it a key contributor to Euro-Atlantic security. But its contributions go beyond location. With a highly advanced military, a strong defence industry and a history of cooperation with NATO forces, Sweden brings valuable knowledge, innovation and experience to the Alliance. Click here to download the video. You can also watch the video on YouTube. Click here to download a b-roll of NATO troops training in Gotland and here for footage of Swedish Gripen fighter jets landing on highways. You can find videos about Sweden's accession to NATO here.   US Air Force bombers train over Europe during Bomber Task Force rotation Four B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to Bomber Task Force Europe - a rotating deployment of heavy bombers from the US to Europe - have been flying training missions from RAF Fairford in England. During these training missions, the bombers practice actual missions they might be called upon to perform in a crisis situation – like working with Allied Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) to provide Close Air Support for friendly troops in combat. As they fly over Europe, the B-52s are escorted by Allied fighters, giving them a chance to practice flying alongside the bombers. Bomber Task Force Europe rotations began in 2018 to provide bomber crews invaluable opportunities to train with air and ground forces from other NATO countries. Rotations can deploy to air bases in several Allied countries, including Norway, Romania, Spain and the United Kingdom. For this rotation, bombers from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, based at Minot Air Force Base in the US, deployed to RAF Fairford in the UK. Click here to download the b-roll. Footage includes shots of B-25s launching and flying a training mission over Eastern Europe, and an interview with rotation commander Lieutenant Colonel Jospeh Cangealose. Britain's only woman Royal Navy Commando Royal Navy Commandos are among the toughest soldiers, sailors and marines in the United Kingdom, having earned their badges only after completing an arduous qualification course. It takes physical endurance, mental toughness and no shortage of courage to qualify, and don the famous green beret of the UK Commandos. Meet Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, the only woman currently serving as a Commando in the Royal Navy. While training to be a pilot in the Commando Helicopter Force, Fisher completed the 16-week All Arms Commando Course (AACC), which culminated in a 30-foot rope climb and 30-mile run. She’s one of only seven women in the history of the United Kingdom’s armed forces to earn the badge. Click here to download the video. You can also watch the video on YouTube. Click here to download a b-roll.

Press Office 7 March 2025

The North Atlantic Council to visit KFOR On Tuesday, 11 March 2025, the North Atlantic Council, with the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, and the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ms Radmila Shekerinska, will visit KFOR, the NATO-led mission in Kosovo, and the NATO Advisory and Liaison Team (NALT). Along with Ambassadors from KFOR troop-contributing partners, they will meet the KFOR Commander, Major General Enrico Barduani, and the Director of the NALT, Brigadier General Christian Nawrat, and have the opportunity to engage with KFOR and NALT personnel. They will also have an exchange with the Heads of Mission of the European Union, Ambassador Aivo Orav, and the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), Major General Giovanni Barbano, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of Mission of UNMIK, Ms Caroline Ziadeh, and the Acting Head of Mission of the OSCE, Ms Cornelia Taylor. The Secretary General will meet Ms Vjosa Osmani and Mr Albin Kurti in Pristina for bilateral discussions.   Media advisory 14:50 (CET) Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with Ms Vjosa Osmani.   Media coverage The joint press conference will be streamed live on the NATO website and be available on EBU News Exchange.   A transcript of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as pictures, will be available on the NATO website. Video will be available for free download from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event. For general queries: Contact the NATO Press Office

Press Office 7 March 2025

NATO Secretary General to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina On Monday, 10 March 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will visit Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Secretary General will meet high-level officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the Chair and members of the Presidency, the Chair of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defence, and the Acting Minister of Security. Mr Rutte will also visit NATO Headquarters Sarajevo (NHQSa) at Camp Butmir, where he will meet the Commander of the NHQSa, the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and representatives from the European Union. The Secretary General will also engage with students at the University of Sarajevo.   Media advisory 13:00 (CET) Joint press statements by the NATO Secretary General with representatives of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina 14:45 (CET) Speech followed by exchange of views by the NATO Secretary General with students at the University of Sarajevo   Media coverage The joint press statements and the engagement at the University of Sarajevo will be streamed live on the NATO website. The joint press statement will also be available on EBU News Exchange.   Transcripts of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as pictures, will be available on the  NATO website. Video will be available for free download from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event.   For general queries: Contact the NATO Press Office