Good meeting with 🇲🇰 President @gogamkd at NATO HQ. We discussed North Macedonia’s strong commitment to #NATO#, regional security & support to Ukraine
Glad to welcome 🇦🇱 Prime Minister @ediramaal to NATO HQ today
We had a good discussion on defence investment, the situation in the Western Balkans, and Allied support to Ukraine
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.@SecGenNATO Mark Rutte had a phone call with Defence Minister @kbsalsaud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
They discussed the security situation in the Middle East, regional stability & freedom of navigation
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Very good call with new Romanian PM @LucaNiculescu. We discussed Black Sea security and how NATO is stepping up its support and presence. We agreed on the importance of our strong support to Ukraine, and we discussed freedom of navigation, including in the Middle East
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.@DepSecGenNATO participated in @ksfopenukraine, where she reaffirmed NATO’s unwavering support to Ukraine, stressing that the country is in urgent need of more air defence ↓
#StandWithUkraine# 🇺🇦
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Good to speak at the Kyiv Security Forum. As Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine & tries to destabilise NATO Allies with intensifying hybrid attacks, we are not backing down
On the contrary: we're stepping up our support, because Ukraine’s security is our security
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.@SecGenNATO welcomed #EU# Commissioner for Defence and Space, @KubiliusA to #NATO# HQ to meet with Ambassadors in the North Atlantic Council. Commissioner Kubilius highlighted a range of priorities including enhancing military mobility, boosting defence production & ensuring consistent support to #Ukraine#
NATO & the EU continue to enhance cooperation — crucial as part of efforts to ensure a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO
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@SecGenNATO Mark Rutte welcomed the new @NSPA_NATO General Manager Paula Folkes to #NATO# HQ today
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) brings together our logistics, support & acquisition activities, providing effective & cost-efficient multinational solutions. This is crucial as Allies invest more in defence & procure the capabilities that will bolster our ability to deter and defend
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Great news on the decision to establish a new PAC-3 missile maintenance facility in Poland 🇵🇱 – the first outside 🇺🇸 This is transatlantic defence industrial cooperation in action 🇺🇸🇵🇱🇩🇪🇳🇱🇸🇪, strengthening our security, protecting our 1bn people – on both sides of the Atlantic
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Good news on the new budget from @JohnHealey_MP with a strong commitment on defence. The UK role in transatlantic security is vital, and I welcome this move to put 🇬🇧 on a credible path towards meeting the commitment made by all NATO Allies in The Hague - to ensure we’re all investing what’s needed to remain ready & able to deter aggression and defend our freedom and security
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During a visit to Ukraine, NATO and 🇺🇦 officials discussed the battlefield situation, urgent needs for the coming winter, and ongoing reforms, reaffirming NATO’s steadfast support for Ukraine ↓
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In modern warfare, an invisible battle is unfolding across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Italy’s electronic warfare specialists reveal a world of signals and jammers, and detail their investment in the capabilities needed to maintain NATO’s defences in this evolving environment
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This is what NATO innovation looks like
From drones in the air to uncrewed vessels at sea, NATO Allies, partners and industry came together to test the technologies shaping the future of naval operations
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Today, NATO Ambassadors met in the North Atlantic Council to discuss security in the Black Sea. NATO has already strengthened our posture along the eastern flank, including with counter-drone capabilities. NATO will be sending additional assets to the region, including support for surveillance, reconnaissance, and forensics. We will continue to stand united and ensure that we are ready and able to address any threat and to keep our one billion people safe
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.@SecGenNATO Mark Rutte met with 🇹🇷 Foreign Minister @HakanFidan in Brussels. They discussed the current security situation, including in the Black Sea, as well as Türkiye’s excellent contributions to NATO’s deterrence and defence
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NATO’s air forces work 24/7/365 to keep Allied skies safe ✈️. When they detect suspicious activity near NATO's borders, jets react quickly to secure NATO airspace 🛡️
Link in the threaded post to watch our full video on air interceptions ↓
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Good to see President @ZelenskyyUa in Brussels. We talked about the importance of implementing an energy ceasefire as well as NATO Allies’ continuous support for Ukraine, including through the PURL mechanism
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Good meeting with 🇧🇬 Bulgarian PM @RumenRadevPM and 🇷🇴 Romanian President @NicusorDanRO about security in the Black Sea & the latest attacks on commercial shipping. NATO has strengthened our posture along the eastern flank including with increasing counter-drone capabilities. NATO will continue to work closely with our Allies in the Black Sea, adjusting our deterrence and defence posture as needed
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Always a pleasure to be in Tallinn 🇪🇪.
Met President @YlleMadise & PM @KristenMichalPM to discuss how we keep #NATO# strong & #Estonia# secure.
NATO is with you & it is clear that you are with NATO too, making crucial contributions to our collective defence
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🔴 LIVE: Watch @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte's speech at Tallinn University of Technology @TallinnTech
