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Nato Security

Could Lithuania’s drone scare become NATO’s next major security flashpoint?

Lithuania temporarily closed parts of its airspace and activated emergency security procedures after a suspected military drone triggered a major alert across the Baltic region, intensifying concerns inside NATO over the growing spillover risks from the war in Ukraine.

20 May 2026-21:16
Is NATO ready for Europe’s new security reality?

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.

19 May 2026-13:35
NATO stages massive war games as tensions over Europe’s security grow

Around 3,000 elite troops from the US, the UK and 22 other countries are taking part in NATO’s largest special forces exercise ever held in Europe amid growing security concerns and uncertainty over future American military support.

18 May 2026-10:39
HMS Prince of Wales departs Scotland for Atlantic security mission

Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has left Scotland for a deployment in the North Atlantic and High North as part of a security mission involving NATO allies and the Joint Expeditionary Force.

07 May 2026-14:49
NATO comes to Sweden: Europe’s security map is changing

On 21–22 May 2026, the Swedish city of Helsingborg will become one of the key diplomatic centres of Euro-Atlantic politics. NATO foreign ministers are set to gather there for a ministerial-level meeting of the North Atlantic Council — an event that carries far greater significance than a regular diplomatic consultation. It will be the first major NATO foreign ministers’ meeting hosted by Sweden since the country joined the Alliance, and it will come at a time when Europe’s security architecture is undergoing one of the deepest transformations since the end of the Cold War.

06 May 2026-00:10
A new bloc in the Middle East?

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specializes in interethnic and interreligious relations. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

26 Mar 2026-12:55
iPhone, iPad first consumer devices approved for NATO data

Apple announced today that the iPhone and iPad can be used with NATO restricted-level classified information, provided they meet NATO's information assurance requirements, with no special software or settings needed.

26 Feb 2026-22:47
UK may speed up plan to reach 3% defence spending

The United Kingdom is considering bringing forward its timeline to reach defence spending of 3% of GDP.

16 Feb 2026-12:10
German FM says US comments caused NATO tensions

Germany’s foreign minister said recent remarks by U.S. officials have caused frustration among some NATO members, highlighting growing strains inside the alliance.

13 Feb 2026-11:42
Canada's Prime Minister called for NATO to ensure Arctic security

18 Jan 2026-23:25