NATO partners, including the United Kingdom, have committed to initiating a novel collaborative undertaking aimed at bolstering protection against ballistic missile threats, the alliance disclosed.
This endeavor was revealed on February 12, 2026, following a formal agreement signing at NATO’s main office, where NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska noted that these projects constitute a crucial stride towards fulfilling pledges made at the NATO 2025 Summit in The Hague.
Within this new prominent undertaking, seven member states – Belgium, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Turkey, and the United Kingdom – will collaborate on the creation, procurement, and deployment of capabilities formulated to boost ballistic missile protection. NATO indicated that this will involve efforts concerning detectors, interceptors, and operational command mechanisms, thereby supplementing existing Allied aerial and missile protection systems.
In a public statement, the Alliance affirmed that this venture addresses capacity objectives and country-specific operational needs within its Integrated Air and Missile Defence structure. This disclosure was a component of a broader set of international collaborative capacity-building ventures, including a distinct high-profile initiative engaging Denmark, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, and Turkey, concentrating on advanced drone strike abilities with high accuracy.
NATO further mentioned that fifteen member nations will investigate collaborative strategies for enhancing airworthiness resilience and compatibility during periods of emergency or confrontation. This could conceivably address conception, alteration, upkeep, and rectification strategies, alongside operational adjustments to sustain flight missions.
Furthermore, Sweden has become a participant in NATO’s Air Battle Decisive Munitions High Visibility Project, expanding engagement to 17 countries. NATO noted that the ABDM program facilitates the procurement of crucial airborne weaponry on more advantageous terms while concurrently enhancing compatibility among member states.