NATO update

 

6 June 2025 Update

NATO Defence Ministers agree new capability targets to strengthen the Alliance Meeting in Brussels on 5 June 2025, NATO Defence Ministers agreed an ambitious new set of capability targets to build a stronger, fairer, more lethal Alliance, and ensure warfighting readiness for years to come. Read more

NATO announces nomination of Lieutenant General Alexus G. Grynkewich as Supreme Allied Commander Europe The North Atlantic Council has approved the nomination of Lieutenant General Alexus G. Grynkewich, United States Air Force, to the post of Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Read more NATO Secretary General joins the Vilnius Summit of B9 and Nordic Allies NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte participated in the B9 and Nordic Summit in Vilnius on 2 June 2025, hosted by President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, at which Allied leaders were joined by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Discussions focused on preparing the NATO Summit in The Hague and strengthening support for Ukraine. Read more NATO Allies enhance cooperation in the air On 5 June 2025, NATO Allies further strengthened their ability to train aircrews and use cross-border airspace for exercises. Read more NATO DIANA unveils 10 new challenges to accelerate dual-use technology breakthroughs On 2 June 2025, NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) launched 10 new challenges aimed at finding the next generation of dual-use deep technologies to help better protect the Alliance’s one billion citizens. Innovators will be able to submit proposals to DIANA’s challenges until 12:00 UTC on Friday 11 July 2025. Selected innovators will join Phase 1 of DIANA’s programme, participating in a six-month accelerator programme starting in January 2026 – becoming part of DIANA’s 2026 cohort of innovators. Read more Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee engages Indo-Pacific partners at 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue Lieutenant General Andrew M. Rohling, Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee, participated in the 2025 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, highlighting NATO’s commitment to building stronger dialogue and cooperation with partners in the Indo-Pacific. His presence at the conference reflected the Alliance’s growing attention to global dynamics that influence Euro-Atlantic security. Read more Swift Response 25 concludes: NATO demonstrates rapid power projection in the High North under JFC Brunssum’s command As exercise Swift Response 25 draws to a successful close, Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum highlights the importance of this large-scale multinational training event in reinforcing NATO’s collective defence posture. Conducted under the umbrella of DEFENDER-Europe 25 and as a key component of the NATO exercise cluster Griffin Lightning 25, Swift Response 25 has showcased the Alliance’s ability to conduct high-readiness operations across the strategically vital High North and Baltic regions. (Story courtesy Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum) Read more

NATO Defence Ministers agree on new capability targets to strengthen the Alliance Meeting in Brussels on Thursday 5 June, NATO Defence Ministers agreed on an ambitious new set of capability targets to build a stronger, fairer, more lethal Alliance, and ensure warfighting readiness for years to come. The targets are the basis for a new defence investment plan which is expected to be approved at the NATO Summit in The Hague. The proposal calls for Allies to invest 5% of GDP in defence, including 3.5% on core defence spending, as well as 1.5% of GDP per year on defence and security-related investment, including in infrastructure and resilience. Click here to download the press conference by NATO Secretary General. All the content of the meeting of NATO Defence Ministers is available here. The programme, including transcripts, audios and photos, is available on the NATO website.