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This is the Allied Reaction Force NATO’s Allied Reaction Force (ARF) is a multinational, high-readiness force capable of deploying at short notice to respond to any challenge facing the Alliance. The ARF was created at the Vilnius Summit in 2023, where NATO Allies agreed upon a new force model and a new set of regional plans to defend the Alliance from attack. Like the NATO Response Force (NRF), which it replaces, the ARF protects the Alliance on land, in the air, at sea, in space and in cyberspace, ensuring NATO’s ability to effectively address a wide spectrum of threats. In the event of a crisis, elements of the ARF can respond immediately, with a large ground force deployed shortly thereafter. Click here to download the video. You can also watch the video on YouTube. Click here to download a b-roll from exercise Steadfast Dart 25.

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Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers: Final press conference by NATO Secretary General NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs met in Brussels on 3 and 4 April to continue planning for the forthcoming Summit in The Hague and discuss urgent security issues. Click here to download the final press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. All the videos of the meeting will be available from this link. The programme, including transcripts, audios and photos, is available on the NATO website.

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Pre-ministerial press conference by NATO Secretary General Today (2 April 2025), Mark Rutte gave a press conference ahead of the meetings of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs which will take place on 3-4 April 2025. The meetings will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte. Click here to download the pre-ministerial press conference. The programme, including transcripts, audios and photos, is available on the NATO website.

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NATO Allies train on live chemical agents NATO Allied chemical defence soldiers trained on live agents on a unique training course in Czechia.  Specialists from Italy, the United States and the NATO partner Republic of Moldova, gathered to test their ability to identify and neutralise live chemical weapons, ensuring that they have the confidence and the skills required to respond to a real-life chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) attack.  The NATO Joint CBRN Defence Centre of Excellence, located in Brno, Czechia, hosts the only facility that can train recruits on nerve and blister agents, from Sarin to mustard gas. After the five-day course, participants leave with greater trust in their skills and personal protective equipment. Click here to download the video. You can also watch the video on YouTube. Click here to download a b-roll.

28 March 2025

NATO Deputy Secretary General meets the EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues

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NATO Secretary General visits Poland Today (26 March 2025), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Warsaw, Poland. NATO Secretary General met the President of Poland, Mr Andrzej Duda, the Prime Minister, Mr Donald Tusk, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Mr Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Radosław Sikorski. Click here to download the joint press statements by the NATO Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Poland. Bilateral meetings and NATO Secretary General speech at the Warsaw School of Economics will be available from the same link.

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21 March 2025 Update NATO Deputy Secretary General welcomes renewed European defence efforts at the European Parliament On 20 March 2025, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska addressed the European Parliament’s Security and Defence Committee. She commended Europeans for stepping up investment in defence to deliver security, praised cooperation with the European Union and answered questions from Members of the European Parliament. Read more NATO Chiefs of Defence meet to discuss global security environment Led by Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, the 32 NATO Chiefs of Defence, together with Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Christopher G. Cavoli and Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Admiral Pierre Vandier, met (via VTC) on 18 March 2025 to discuss the current global security environment. Read more

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Multinational brigade Latvia demonstrates combat readiness NATO’s multinational brigade Latvia, recently strengthened by Swedish troops, deployed to demonstrate its readiness during a large-scale military exercise. At the Ādaži Military Base in Latvia, the brigade mobilised its 3,500 troops for exercise Oak Resolve, which tested the brigade’s ability to command and control complex combat operations involving multiple countries. The exercise marked several milestones as it was the first combat readiness test for NATO’s multinational brigade in Latvia, as well as for the Canadian Armed Forces while stationed abroad and Sweden's first exercise as part of the multinational brigade in Latvia. Footage includes shots of soldiers and armoured units from Canada, Italy, Spain and Sweden in the field during exercise Oak Resolve. Click here to download the b-roll. NATO Secretary General visits Washington DC On 13th March the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, met with the President of the United States, Mr Donald J. Trump, at the White House. Click here to download the remarks by the NATO Secretary General and the President of the United States, Mr Donald J. Trump.

Press Release 14 March 2025

NATO Secretary General meets the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania

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Sweden’s impact on NATO In March 2024, Sweden ended 200 years of military neutrality when it joined the NATO alliance. But in what ways does this Nordic country add to NATO’s strength? Hint: there are many! As the nation with the longest Baltic Sea coastline and strategic proximity to the Arctic, Sweden’s geography alone makes it a key contributor to Euro-Atlantic security. But its contributions go beyond location. With a highly advanced military, a strong defence industry and a history of cooperation with NATO forces, Sweden brings valuable knowledge, innovation and experience to the Alliance. Click here to download the video. You can also watch the video on YouTube.

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NATO Secretary General meets with Polish President NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with the President of Poland, Mr Andrzej Duda, today 6 March 2025, at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels.  Click here to download the joint press conference by NATO Secretary General and the President of Poland. The transcript is available here.

5 March 2025

NATO Secretary General meets the Chairman of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) parliamentary group On Wednesday, 5 March 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will receive the Chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Mr Friedrich Merz, at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels. There will be no media opportunity.

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Ukraine stands strong three years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion ‘The hands that built this country, will continue to fight for its freedom.’ With NATO support, Ukraine stands strong three years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion. Ukraine – bolstered by the support of NATO Allies – remains resilient in this brutal war of aggression. Since 24 February 2022, Ukrainian soldiers have proved their bravery, their determination and their strength to defend their country. In this emotive video, we see the hands of Ukrainian recruits putting on uniforms, undergoing military drills on a shooting range and close quarter battle (CQB) drills at an undisclosed location in the United Kingdom under instruction from UK and other Allied soldiers. NATO continues to support Ukraine in its fight today, and will keep contributing to building up Ukraine’s armed forces in the long term. You can download the video here and a b-roll from UK Armed Forces training Ukrainian recruits here. You can watch on youtube here.

Press Release 28 February 2025 NATO Secretary General to attend a meeting of European leaders in the United Kingdom On Sunday, 2 March 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will travel to London, United Kingdom, to attend a meeting of European leaders on Ukraine. No media opportunity is foreseen. Photographs will be available on the NATO website after the event.   For more information: For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office

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