NATO’s top military officials came together in Brussels on 19 May for a meeting of the Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session, one of the Alliance’s most important military-level formats. The meeting comes at a critical moment for European security, as the war in Ukraine continues to shape NATO’s defence planning, force posture and long-term strategic priorities.
NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone delivered opening remarks in Brussels at a key meeting of military chiefs from NATO member countries.
NATO is exploring a more assertive stance against Russia’s hybrid attacks, including cyber operations, sabotage, and airspace violations, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chair of NATO’s Military Committee, told. The alliance is reviewing options to shift from reactive measures to proactive or pre-emptive actions in certain scenarios, while ensuring compliance with legal and jurisdictional limits.
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