Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Coalition Strikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen
In light of the illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Iranian-backed Houthi attacks against U.S. and international vessels and commercial vessels from many countries lawfully transiting the Red Sea, today the militaries of the United States and the United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, conducted strikes againstContinue Reading
Patriot missiles for Ukraine
NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency will support a coalition of Allies, including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain to procure up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to strengthen their air defences amid Russia’s war against Ukraine. The contract will expand the European production of the missiles, enhancing supply and ensuring theContinue Reading
Strong coalition condemning Houthi attacks against commercial vessels
A Joint Statement from the Governments of the United States, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Recognizing the broad consensus as expressed by 44 countries around the world on December 19, 2023, as well as theContinue Reading
Norway allows direct sales of weapons and defence-related products to Ukraine
The Norwegian government has decided to permit direct sales of weapons and defence-related products from the Norwegian defence industry to the defence authorities in Ukraine. This policy change will enter into force on January 1 2024. Russia’s war of aggression threatens Ukraine as a state and nation. Only a fewContinue Reading
Stoltenberg meet Kuleba at NATO HQ
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (29 November 2023) for the first meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of foreign ministers. Photo: Left to right: Dmytro Kuleba (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ukraine) with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg MrContinue Reading
Statement by the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of Foreign Ministers issued following its meeting held in Brussels on 29th November 2023
The NATO Invitee associates itself with this Statement The NATO-Ukraine Council (NUC) met today for the first time at the level of Foreign Ministers, as Russia continues its brutal war of aggression, to act together to further deepen the NATO-Ukraine relationship. Allies remain steadfast in their commitment to further stepContinue Reading
Stoltenberg in Sweden; – Without industry there is no defence
Addressing the NATO-Industry Forum in Stockholm on Wednesday (25 October 2023), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the vital link between NATO, Allies and industry when it comes to ensuring support to Ukraine, strengthening deterrence and defence, and maintaining the Alliance’s technological edge. Mr Stoltenberg stressed that while some investors “haveContinue Reading
Stoltenberg visit Swedens NATO-Industry Forum
On 24 and 25 October 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will visit Sweden. Mr Stoltenberg will participate in the NATO-Industry Forum, where he will give a speech on the need to address the new security and strategic reality. He will also meet with the Prime Minister ofContinue Reading
Ukraine war latest: Military reports advance in southeast, indicates Ukrainian forces cross Dnipro
The Ukrainian military reported an advance in southeastern Zaporizhzhia Oblast, indicating its forces had crossed the Dnirpro River in southern Kherson Oblast on Oct. 19. The commander of the Tavria Group fighting on the southern front lines, General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, reported Ukrainian forces had achieved partial success southwest of VerboveContinue Reading
Defence Ministers address deterrence and defence, NATO missions, situation in the Middle East
NATO Defence Ministers wrapped up two days of meetings in Brussels on Thursday (12 October 2023), addressing the Alliance’s defence plans and operations, and meeting with their Israeli counterpart. General view of the meeting Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant briefed his NATO counterparts by videoconference on the atrocities perpetrated byContinue Reading