NATO update

 

6 March 2026 Update NATO is well postured to defend Allied populations against ballistic threats On 5 March 2026, the North Atlantic Council met in Ambassadorial format for an update on the security environment, in light of Iran’s continued and indiscriminate attacks across the Middle East and beyond. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte chaired the proceedings. NATO Allies strongly condemned Iran’s targeting of Türkiye the day before and expressed their full solidarity with Ankara. Read more NATO Secretary General praises North Macedonia’s contributions to the Alliance and stability in the Western Balkans On 3 March 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited North Macedonia. He met with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and the President of the Assembly, Afrim Gashi. Read more Allies and partners gather in Berlin for NATO’s 20th annual Arms Control and WMD Conference On 3 March 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office Géza Andreas von Geyr, opened the 20th annual NATO Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Non-Proliferation. Read more NATO Deputy Secretary General in Tokyo, reaffirms the strategic importance of the NATO-Japan partnership On 5 and 6 March 2026, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska visited Tokyo, Japan, meeting government officials, parliamentarians and industry representatives. During her visit, Ms Shekerinska met Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Sato Kei, Minister of Defence Koizumi Shinjiro, Vice-Minister of Defense for International Affairs Kano Koji, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kunimitsu Ayano, and State Minister of Economic, Trade and Industry Ino Toshiro. Read more NATO AWACS conducts first mission in Finnish airspace A NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft flew its first mission in Finnish airspace this week, strengthening Allied integration and surveillance capabilities and showing continuous presence in the High North and along the eastern flank. The mission represents a significant milestone in NATO air operations following Finland’s accession to the Alliance. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command) Read more SHAPE welcomes new Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) welcomed its new Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer KCB CBE, on 5 March. (Story courtesy of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) Read more Dynamic Guard strengthens NATO electronic warfare capabilities in the Norwegian Sea NATO placed electronic warfare (EW) at the forefront of maritime operations during Exercise Dynamic Guard, which took place in the challenging environment of the Norwegian Sea. The annual exercise trains Allied forces to operate in a complex and contested electromagnetic environment. (Story courtesy of Allied Maritime Command) Read more NATO – Our people are here for you Working side by side to protect you today, tonight, and tomorrow. Watch Video THIS WEEK IN PICTURES

6 March 2026

NATO Secretary General to meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France On Monday, 9 March 2026, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will receive the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Mr Jean-Noël Barrot, at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels. There will be no media opportunity. For more information: For general queries: Contact the NATO Press Office

4 March 2026

NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit Japan On 5 and 6 March 2026, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ms Radmila Shekerinska, will visit Japan. While in Japan, the NATO Deputy Secretary General will have bilateral meetings with high-level officials. Ms Shekerinska will visit the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the Atsugi Air Base and the Defence Industry site. She will also give a keynote speech at the event NATO: The Road Towards Ankara. There will be no media opportunity.

4 March 2026

NATO Secretary General to meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands On Wednesday 4 March 2026, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will receive the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Mr Tom Berendsen, at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels. There is no media opportunity. For more information: For general queries: Contact the NATO Press Office

Press Release 3 March 2026

NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of the Netherlands On Tuesday 3 March 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will receive the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mr Rob Jetten, at his official residence in Brussels. Media Advisory 20:00 (CET) Official handshake between the Secretary General and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Media coverage The event will be by invitation only. Photographs will be available on the NATO website and video can be downloaded from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event. For more information For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office

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