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6 February 2026 Update NATO Secretary General in Kyiv – NATO stands with Ukraine On 3 February 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Kyiv, Ukraine for meetings with Ukrainian leadership, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He started the visit by meeting with staff at the NATO Representation to Ukraine. He then travelled to Maidan Square where – alongside the President - he lit a candle in memory of the victims of Russia’s war of aggression. Read more NATO Deputy Secretary General highlights the transatlantic bond, defence investment and Arctic security in Oslo NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska travelled to Norway on 2 February 2026, where she participated in the Oslo Security Conference. While in Oslo, the Deputy Secretary General met Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Ragnhild Syrstad. Read more Kicking off NATO DIANA’s 2026 Programme 21-22 January marked the start of DIANA’s 2026 Programme when 16 different regional kick-offs took place across the Alliance. These events not only launched the DIANA innovators’ acceleration journey for this year, but also brought together a world-class community of innovators, industry leaders, accelerator partners and defence representatives who are eager to shape the future of NATO. Read more NATO Military Committee visits air base and space facilities in Torrejon, Spain On 3-4 February 2026, the NATO Military Committee visited Torrejón Air Force Base, where the Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón (CAOC-TJ) is located. The visit included Spain’s Space Command (MESPA) and key air and space operations facilities, such as the European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen). Read more NATO and African Union mark 10th round of military-to-military staff talks in Addis Ababa Senior military representatives from NATO and the African Union gathered at the AU Commission Headquarters on 28 January 2026 for the 10th military-to-military staff talks. This landmark session underscored a relationship built on parity, mutual respect and reciprocity—a partnership that has evolved significantly since NATO first provided support to the AU in 2005. Read more Swedish JAS 39 Gripen deployment to Iceland marks historic moment for NATO's newest Ally In a landmark deployment, six Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft and a contingent of more than 110 personnel from Skaraborg Air Wing F7 have arrived at Keflavík Air Base. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command)  Read more Exercise Arctic Dolphin strengthens Allied anti-submarine warfare training in Norway Exercise Arctic Dolphin 26 is under way in Vestlandet, Norway, bringing together Norwegian and other Allied naval forces for two weeks of intensive training under Arctic conditions. Running from 2 to 13 February, the exercise focuses on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) while also certifying new submarine commanders in one of NATO’s most demanding maritime environments. (Story courtesy of Allied Maritime Command) Read more Eastern Sentry Joint Planning Team deploys to Bulgaria to strengthen collaboration on NATO's eastern flank A NATO Joint Planning Team, composed of personnel from Allied Air Command, Joint Force Command Naples and the Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón, deployed to Sofia to further develop the Bulgarian contribution to Eastern Sentry. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command) Read more

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Press Release 6 February 2026

Pre-ministerial Press Conference of the NATO Secretary General On Wednesday, 11 February 2026, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will brief the press ahead of the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence, which will take place on 12 February 2026 at the NATO Headquarters, in Brussels. Media Advisory 15:00 (CET) Pre-ministerial press conference by the Secretary General Media coverage Media representatives with annual accreditation to NATO can attend the press conference. Media representatives without annual accreditation to NATO, who have registered for the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence, and who have received confirmation of their successful accreditation, can also cover the pre-ministerial press conference. Media accreditation for the Ministerial meeting is now closed. The press conference will be streamed live on the NATO website, EBU Worldfeed, to EBU News Exchange, as well as on YouTube. A transcript of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as pictures and video, will be available on NATO website.   For more information: For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office

6 February 2026

Media programme - Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence - 12 February 2026 Allied Defence Ministers will meet at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on 12 February 2026. The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte. The event programme is available on the NATO website, including: Media advisory Detailed agenda Detailed Media Logistics