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What’s in the kit of a Spanish infantry soldier? Amidst the rugged terrain of Romania during exercise Steadfast Dart, a Spanish infantry soldier reveals the essential gear he carries to stay agile, prepared and mission-ready. From high-energy combat snacks to crucial survival equipment like night vision and extra ammunition, every item in his kit tells a story about life on the frontline. Get a first-hand look at what keeps a soldier equipped for anything. Click here to download the video. You can also watch the video on YouTube. Change of command for NATO troops in Latvia NATO’s multinational brigade Latvia is under new command. Led by Canada, it is made up of troops from 14 NATO Allies – Albania, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. NATO’s military presence in the eastern part of the Alliance is a key part of its strengthened deterrence and defence posture. It comprises eight multinational battlegroups, provided by framework nations and other contributing Allies on a voluntary, fully sustainable and rotational basis. Click here to download the b-roll. Footage includes various shots of NATO troops lined up in formation at their base in Ādaži, Latvia. 7 July 2025 NATO Secretary General to visit Germany On Wednesday, 9 July 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will visit Berlin, Germany, to attend the ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of Germany’s accession to NATO. The Secretary General will meet the Federal Chancellor, Mr Friedrich Merz, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Johann Wadephul, the President of the Bundestag, Ms Julia Klöckner, as well as parliamentarians from the Defence Committee.  Media advisory +/- 16:00 (CEST) Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General and the Federal Chancellor Media coverage The event will be streamed live on the NATO website and will be made available to 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 more information: For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office