NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of Iceland

 

NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of Iceland

Inside Rheinmetall: Increasing NATO defence production NATO Allies are ramping up their stocks of ammunition and increasing their defence production for our security. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) plays a key role in providing ammunition to various NATO Allies and also in coordinating the production of essential munitions and equipment to Ukrainian frontline forces. Rheinmetall’s largest production facility, located in Unterlüß, Germany, is at the heart of Europe's defence manufacturing. With over 2,800 employees, the site produces a wide range of munitions — from 155 mm artillery shells and 120 mm tank rounds to 35 mm ammunition for the iconic Gepard anti-aircraft platform. Today, NATO plays a critical role in supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia's unprovoked war of aggression, including by supplying a wide array of ammunition. As one of the main suppliers of these vital resources, Rheinmetall has become a strategic linchpin in Europe’s military support to Ukraine. Click here to download the B-roll. Footage includes 120 mm and 35 mm shell production as well as packaging and distribution of ammunition. Press Release 28 May 2025 Statement of solidarity by the North Atlantic Council concerning the malicious cyber activities against the Czech Republic We stand in solidarity with the Czech Republic following the malicious cyber campaign against its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We recognise that the Government of the Czech Republic has attributed the responsibility to the People’s Republic of China, specifically APT31, which is associated with the Ministry of State Security. This campaign targeted a Czech MFA unclassified network, causing damage and disruption. We strongly condemn malicious cyber activities intended to undermine our national security, democratic institutions and critical infrastructure. The malicious cyber activity targeting the Czech Republic underscores that cyberspace is contested at all times. We observe with increasing concern the growing pattern of malicious cyber activities stemming from the People’s Republic of China. Cyber threat actors persistently seek to destabilise the Alliance. We remain committed to expose and counter the substantial, continuous and increasing cyber threat, including to our democratic systems and critical infrastructure. We are determined to further improve our capabilities and resilience and to employ the necessary capabilities in order to deter, defend against and counter the full spectrum of cyber threats to support each other. We promote a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace. We call on all states, including the People’s Republic of China, to refrain from malicious cyber activities, to uphold international law, to live up to their public declarations and international commitments, and to act within the framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace as affirmed by all members of the United Nations. 26 May 2025 NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of Iceland On Wednesday, 28 May 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will receive the Prime Minister of Iceland, Ms Kristrún Frostadóttir, at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels. Media advisory 11:40 (CEST) Joint press conference by the Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Iceland Media coverage Media representatives who have annual accreditation to NATO can attend the event in person.   Media representatives without annual accreditation and who are interested in covering the event should email NatoAccreditations@hq.nato.int. Please note that due to the short time to process applications, ad-hoc accreditation may not be guaranteed.   The press statements will be streamed live on the NATO website and on X @NATOPress. A transcript of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as photographs, will be on the NATO website.   The video can be downloaded from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event.   For more information: For general queries: Contact the NATO Press Office