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.
NATO News
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
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. This fifth-generation fighter will enhance the coalition through joint equipment, missions and training. The Company presents the aircraft as more than a stealth fighter; it is also a formidable political statement for coalition unity. Lockheed Martin intends to confirm the F-35 as a standard NATO fighter. This standard choice of aircraft, which will be present in fleets across NATO member bases and those of their allies, has become a symbol of “diplomacy in action”, Lockheed Martin has stated.
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
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, considering Turkiye's response to the burning of the Quran by the right-wing extremist Rasmus Paludan and the criticism of the Turkish leader a few days ago.
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
15 Countries Agree to Build a European Sky Shield System
A total of 15 European countries, consisting of 14 NATO countries plus Finland, agreed to build a joint air and missile defence system called the European Sky Shield Initiative. This joint sky shield system will protect all European countries belonging to the group from enemy missile attacks.
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 of Ukraine Volodymyr 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 demonstrated its capacity 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 demonstrates its preparedness to lead NATO Response Force
Turkiye currently holds the NATO Dynamic Mariner / Mavi Balina exercise in the Mediterranean Sea.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
NATO Exercise Dynamic Mariner 22 Begun in the Mediterranean Sea
NATO's Exercise Dynamic Mariner-Mavi Balina 22, with the broadest participation in the Mediterranean in 2022, began on September 11 from Aksaz Naval Base. The crisis-response exercise takes place alongside the Turkish Navy's Exercise Mavi Balina, which brings together 12 Allied nations off the coast of Turkiye.
