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4 September 2026 Update NATO Deputy Secretary General participates in talks with EU Defence Ministers in Irelandnat NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska concluded her two-day visit to Ireland on 1 September 2026, after taking part in an informal meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council with EU Defence Ministers. READ MORE NATO Allies enhance cohesion in Baltic Air Defence mission Spanish Air and Space Force and Turkish Air Force fighters began familiarisation training with Estonian ground crew and maintainers, as part of the Spanish and Turkish NATO Air Defence mission in the Baltics. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command) Read more NATO Belgian Air Defence detachment strengthens readiness during Northern Viking 2026 Belgian Air Force F-16s in Iceland are supporting NATO Air Defence while Allied forces conducted exercise Northern Viking 2026 across the North Atlantic. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command) Read more Nordic Air Forces strengthen cooperation at CAOC Bodø Representatives from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden met in Bodø, Norway to advance the Nordic Airpower Concept. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command) Read more Chair of NATO Military Committee attends Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference The Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, attended the 2026 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Victoria, Canada. The conference was co-hosted by General Jennie Carignan, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, and Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command. Held under the theme “Strengthening Collective Security: Navigating Challenges in a Dynamic Indo-Pacific Landscape”, the conference brought together senior military leaders to discuss shared security challenges, deterrence, resilience and emerging technologies. Read more Assistant Legal Advisers  We’re looking for Assistant Legal Advisers to join the team at NATO’s Office of Legal Affairs! If you’re a legal professional with experience in public international law and/or international administrative law, this could be a great opportunity to make an impact in an international environment.  Apply by 13 September

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