All NATO articles
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NewsNATO scrambles F-16s, F-35s in response to Russian air incursion into Poland
More than a dozen Russian uncrewed aircraft entered Polish territory on 10 September, prompting a coordinated defensive operation involving fighters, tankers and air defence systems.
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NewsNetherlands deploys F-35s to Poland for NATO air patrol mission
The RNLAF jets will monitor for Russian airspace incursions while protecting arms shipments destined for Ukraine, as Amsterdam continues military support to Kyiv.
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NewsBelgian air force takes over policing of strategic Iceland airspace
Without an air force but strategically located in the North Atlantic, Iceland relies on fellow NATO members to patrol its airspace.
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NewsNATO re-evaluating E-7 acquisition amid uncertain US plans
With the Pentagon publicly seeking to end the US Air Force’s nascent E-7 procurement programme, NATO headquarters is now reconsidering its plans the field the Boeing airborne early warning and control platform.
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NewsNATO order will boost pooled A330 tanker fleet to 12 jets
NATO’s pooled fleet of Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker transports is to increase to a dozen airframes, following the formal addition of Denmark and Sweden to the initiative.
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In depthCAE looks to rebuild ‘aerodrome of democracy’ in Canada
As Ottawa looks to re-arm and re-assert its sovereignty, Canadian defence giant CAE says one of the most effective contributions the country can make is to re-occupy its historic role as a training hub for allied aviators.
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NewsAirbus to boost A330 MRTT+ tanker output as demand soars
Airbus Defence & Space will increase its annual capacity to deliver the multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) version of its A330 widebody, to meet strong demand for its new Neo-based model.
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NewsPoland defers Black Hawk order as other rotorcraft priorities take precedent
Poland has deferred an acquisition of 32 locally built Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopters, having shifted its procurement priorities.
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NewsCanada will increase defence spending to reach NATO target this year
Ottawa will report $45.8 billion (C$62.7 billion) in defence spending to the alliance this year, with the increase coming from a mixture of new expenditures and defence-related spending happening elsewhere in the government.
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NewsTurkish land forces approve Baha UAV for operational use
Havelsan’s Baha unmanned air vehicle (UAV) has entered frontline use with the Turkish land forces, after successfully clearing the required “inspection and acceptance procedures”, the company says.
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AnalysisNATO calls for ‘quantum leap’ in defence spending, as annual outlay tops $1.3 trillion
NATO nations boosted their collective spending on defence by around $120 billion in 2024 from the previous year, with the 32-strong alliance’s total outlay estimated to have been around $1.3 trillion.
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NewsBelgium floats additional F-35 buy if aircraft can be assembled in Europe
Belgium is increasing defence expenditures to meet NATO targets and defence minister Theo Francken suggests Brussels could direct some of those funds toward acquiring additional F-35 stealth fighters – if the jets are assembled outside the USA.
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AnalysisAllies suggest passing on F-35 acquisitions amid questions of US reliability
Defence ministers from Portugal and Canada now say they must consider alternatives to the US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter for their fleet modernisation efforts, in light of recent comments from Washington about support for NATO and rhetoric toward allies.
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NewsSwedish Gripens to make deployed NATO air policing debut in Poland
NATO’s newest member nation, Sweden, is set to make a first overseas air policing deployment for the alliance, sending up to eight Saab Gripen fighters to Poland.
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NewsNATO next-generation rotorcraft project entering ‘crucial phase’
A NATO project to develop and field a future military rotorcraft by the late 2030s is now entering a “crucial phase” as the nations driving the effort attempt to firm up the requirements for the platform.
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NewsPoland signs lease agreement with US Army covering eight Apache attack helicopters
The eight older Boeing AH-64Ds will serve as an advance force for 96 new AH-64Es Poland plans to buy from the US airframer.
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NewsFirst donated Mirage 2000-5 fighters arrive, as Ukraine also boosts F-16 fleet
Ukraine’s air force has received its first Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France, while also continuing to boost its fleet of donated Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsPoland begins transition to F-35 with start of flight training at US base
After accepting its first two stealth fighters from Lockheed Martin in December, Poland has begun training its initial cohort of F-35 Lightning II pilots at a US Air National Guard Base in the state of Arkansas.
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NewsFirst Polish F-35s depart Lockheed factory for pilot training work in Arkansas
Two F-35As belonging to Poland left Lockheed Martin’s assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas in December and arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas, where Polish aviators and support crew will train on the stealth fighter.
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In depthDenmark eyes Greenland airport upgrades to support F-35 fighter deployment
Amid ominous messaging from US president-elect Donald Trump about the need to control Greenland for national security purposes, Copenhagen says it will expand the Danish defence presence on the autonomous Arctic island, including by upgrading a former air base to support Denmark’s new Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters.