Finland Becomes NATO Ally
Finland became NATO’s newest member today (April 4 2023) upon depositing its instrument of accession to the Alliance at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
NATO News
Defence Politics
Regional / Strategy
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Saab Signs Ground Combat Framework Agreements with NSPA
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has signed framework agreements with Saab for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system and the AT4 anti-armour weapon.
Air
NATO’s NSPA Orders Additional A330 MRTT
The NSPA has ordered an additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to ten aircraft.
Air
Defence Politics
Lockheed Martin Presents the F-35 as a Standard NATO fighter
By 2030 there will be 450 F-35 stealth fighter jets across all NATO member bases according to Lockheed Martin's estimations.
Defence Politics
Finland Forges Ahead of Sweden Toward NATO Membership
The Finnish parliament ratified legislation approving the Nordic country’s accession to NATO. Hungary objects to the two countries’ NATO application.
Air
E/W
Sensors
NSPA Requests Information About Saab GlobalEye
NATO Support and Procurement Agency has conducted an RFI regarding Saab's GlobalEye aircraft as a new surveillance platform.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Scandinavian Obstacle for Turkish F-16s from the U.S.
US Senate erected a Scandinavian obstacle for the F-16 acquisition of Turkiye. A group of partisans sent a letter to President Biden.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Sweden suspends NATO membership process indefinitely
Faced with the Turkish reaction, Sweden has indefinitely suspended its entry into NATO membership. This decision was taken in Stockholm.
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
15 Countries Agree to Build a European Sky Shield System
A total of 15 European countries agreed to build a joint air and missile defence system called the European Sky Shield Initiative.
E/W
Drone Jammer Support from NATO to Ukraine
NATO, which provided thousands of weapons, millions of ammunition, and training support to Ukraine, further stepped up for aid.
Defence Politics
Ukraine Officially Applies for NATO membership
President Zelensky stated that his country has decided to apply immediately for NATO membership following the National Security and Defence Council meeting.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
MARLIN AUSV at NATO's Dynamic Messenger Drill
SSB President İsmail Demir stated that ASELSAN and Sefine Shipyard's Joint AUSV MARLIN took part in a NATO Dynamic Messenger exercise.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Turkish EW capable unmanned vessel Marlin on the trials
ASELSAN and Sefine Shipyard have launched Marlin AUSV. The electronic warfare capable vessel will serve at offshore operations and open sea patrol missions.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Turkiye to lead NATO Response Force
Turkiye holds the NATO Dynamic Mariner exercise. The exercise validates the NRF Maritime Component to ensure NATO remains ready to defend the Alliance.
