NATO Allies Launch New Multinational Initiatives to Boost Alliance Defense and Readiness

Fifteen member nations committed to a project aimed at improving air power resilience and interoperability, particularly during times of conflict when resources may be scarce and operational demands are high.

RMN News NATO Desk
New Delhi | February 13, 2026

BRUSSELS — NATO Allies took significant steps on Thursday, February 12, 2026, to bolster the Alliance’s deterrence and defense through a series of new multinational cooperation initiatives and the expansion of existing projects.

During a signing ceremony held at NATO Headquarters, Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska introduced four key initiatives designed to fulfill commitments made at the NATO 2025 Summit in The Hague. These projects aim to ensure that Allies possess the capabilities, resources, and warfighting readiness required for collective defense.

Strengthening Missile Defense

A new High Visibility Project focused on Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) was launched by seven Allies: Belgium, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom. This group will collaborate on the development and acquisition of sensors, interceptors, and tactical control systems to enhance protection against ballistic missiles and complement existing air defense capabilities.

Innovative Drone Technology

In a push for innovative, cost-effective solutions, five Allies—Denmark, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, and Türkiye—have agreed to work together on drone-based deep precision strike capabilities. This initiative is designed to meet future operational requirements more efficiently by involving non-traditional defense companies and exploring new acquisition mechanisms to accelerate technology adoption.

Enhancing Air Power Resilience

Fifteen member nations committed to a project aimed at improving air power resilience and interoperability, particularly during times of conflict when resources may be scarce and operational demands are high. This group includes Albania, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, and Türkiye. Their efforts will focus on maintenance, repair, and servicing solutions to ensure military aircraft remain fit to fly under the highest safety standards.

Expanding Munition Cooperation

The existing Air Battle Decisive Munitions (ABDM) project also saw growth as Sweden officially joined the initiative, bringing the total number of participating nations to 17. Originally launched in 2014, the ABDM project facilitates the acquisition of essential air-launched munitions under more favorable conditions while strengthening interoperability across the Alliance.