NATO’s highest Military Authority, the Military Committee, will meet on 21-22 January 2026 in Brussels, at the Chiefs of Defence level. The Chair of the Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, will preside the meeting, with the participation of the 32 Allies, along with the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Alexus G. Grynkewich, and Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT), Admiral Pierre Vandier. Allied Chiefs of Defence will also meet with counterparts from NATO Indo-Pacific Partners, Georgia and Ukraine. In the first session, SACEUR will brief the Chiefs of Defence on the status of NATO’s readiness to bolster the Alliance’s collective deterrence and defence posture in the face of our common security challenges. During the second session, SACT will address how NATO can accelerate the delivery of relevant capabilities by supporting Nations in adopting and fielding innovation, at the right scale and pace. In the NATO-Ukraine Council format, Chiefs of Defence will also discuss the situation on the ground in Ukraine and NATO continued support to Ukraine, including the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) and the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC). The Chair of the EU Military Committee (CEUMC) is also invited to participate in this session. The following sessions will stress the strategic role of Partnerships to address interlinked and evolving global security challenges with counterparts from NATO Indo-Pacific Partners and Georgia. CMC, SACEUR and SACT will hold a Joint Press Conference upon conclusion of the meeting. Media opportunity Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 08:30 (CET) Opening remarks by: - Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee.
Thursday 22 Jan 2026 17:30 (CET) Joint press conference with: - Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC);
- General Alexus G. Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR);
- Admiral Pierre Vandier, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT).
Media representatives wishing to attend the press conference are invited to contact the NATO IMS Public Affairs and Strategic Communications (PASCAD) Office via email (pascad@hq.nato.int) with a completed accreditation form no later than 1200hrs (Brussels Time) on Monday, 12 January 2026. Media representatives with permanent accreditation to NATO for 2025/26 are not required to apply for ad-hoc accreditation. Media accreditation forms Please download the accreditation form and send it via email with the required attachments: English | French In case of issues, please email pascad@hq.nato.int Once approved, Media passes will not be mailed to applicants, but must be collected in person at the Guard House South, NATO Headquarters, Boulevard Leopold III, Brussels, upon presentation of a valid ID card / passport, along with a valid national Press pass (or accreditation letter from a recognized media organisation), and a copy of the confirmation email of successful accreditation. Passes must be always worn visibly during the stay at NATO Headquarters. Security personnel may ask to check another form of ID, at any time. Media representatives are informed that security personnel will examine and may test equipment and personal effects carried onto the site. Media representatives are also advised to arrive at NATO Headquarters with sufficient lead-time to complete their in-processing. Livestreaming The opening remarks delivered by the NATO Chair of the NATO Military Committee will be streamed live on the NATO website and NATO International Military Staff Youtube Channel. The press conference will also be streamed live on the NATO website and NATO International Military Staff Youtube Channel. The live feed will be provided to EBU. Video footage will be available for free download from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event. Imagery Following each event, photos, video and audio files will be made available on the NATO IMS webpage www.nato.int/ims, as well as on the Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session (MCCS) event page. Social media Latest information and photos from the MCCS will be posted on the following X accounts: @CMC_NATO and @NATO_PASCAD. Please use the hashtags #NATOCHoDs and #NATOMC when posting about the NATO Military Committee. Media enquiries Capt (N) Giovanni Galoforo, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Advisor to the NATO Military Committee and the NATO International Military Staff. Tel: +32 2 707 5983
E-Mail: Galoforo.Giovanni@hq.nato.int LTC Balkus Tomas, Deputy Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Advisor to the NATO Military Committee and the NATO International Military Staff. Tel: +32 2 707 1029
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