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NATO 2099 with Dr. Florence Gaub | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 10
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- NATO 2099 with Dr. Florence Gaub | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 10
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- 41:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history.
This episode features Dr Florence Gaub, futurist and Director of the Research Division at the NATO Defense College, as she looks ahead to the future of NATO – from 2025 to 2099.
How can we accurately predict future events?
How do we persuade political leaders to look beyond the next couple of years?
What lies ahead for NATO, in the coming years and in the distant future?
In this episode, researcher and futurist Dr Florence Gaub walks us through her work as a strategic foresight advisor. As Director of the Research Division at the NATO Defense College in Rome, she leads a team that looks for “weak signals” of future events, helping ensure that NATO policymakers are prepared to respond to even the most unlikely scenarios. To celebrate NATO’s 75th annive...
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- A Christmas flight | NATO end of year video 2024
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- If you’re in Sweden in December, it’s always worth keeping your eyes on the skies as you might just be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Swedish Air Force flying one of their traditional ‘Julgransflygning’ (Christmas tree formation) across multiple locations in the country.
Before take-off from the F 21 Wing at Luleå Airbase, we imagine what might have inspired one young girl’s journey to become a pilot
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- Boosting defence industry makes NATO stronger and our people safer
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Over the last decade, NATO Allies have increased their defence spending and production, ramping up their stocks of weapons and ammunition. But we are still spending far less than during the Cold War, even though the threats to our freedom and security now are just as big, if not bigger.
While Russia’s arms industry is booming, our defence industry is still too small and too slow to meet the needs of the future. Now is the time to spend more, to accelerate the production lines and increase investments in innovation and in more modern capabilities.
As the war in Ukraine is on our doorstep and hostile actions against Allied countries are rising, the best way to keep our people safe is to invest more, better and faster together across the transatlantic defence industry.
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- Monday has nothing on us
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- 0:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- US Marine Corporal Kymani Ramsay, a skilled boxer since childhood, showcases the strength and grit that US Marines bring to defending their NATO Allies.
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- NATO Secretary General speech in less than 60 seconds
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- NATO Secretary General calls on Allies to increase defence spending: to prevent war, NATO must spend more.
In his first major speech as NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte highlighted the critical need to ramp up defence spending and defence production in an increasingly turbulent security environment. Speaking at an event hosted by Carnegie Europe in Brussels on Thursday (12 December 2024), Mr Rutte called on Allies to “shift to a wartime mindset and turbo charge our defence production and defence spending.”
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- Freedom does not come for free
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Our society is currently facing an unprecedented number of threats to freedom and security, including cyber attacks, hybrid threats, terrorism and the war raging at our doorstep. What is happening in Ukraine could happen on NATO territory, and while NATO stands ready to defend against these threats now, we need to be ready to safeguard our freedom and our security in the future as well.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, NATO Allies have increased investments in defence production. They ramped up their defence industrial capacity and replenished stockpiles that have been used on their support to Ukraine. But this is not enough to keep being safe in the years to come.
NATO Allies need to invest more, better and faster and they need to spend more on modern capabilities. It is only with a strong defence that NATO can keep its people safe in a free society.
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- Meet Mariia, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 volunteer draws strength from bringing joy and hope to those in need
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Mariia, a dedicated volunteer since the first day of the full-scale invasion, draws strength from the difference she makes in others' lives.
Whether delivering essential supplies, responding to urgent needs, or simply being a source of comfort, her efforts are fueled by the heartfelt gratitude of those she helps. The messages of thanks and the relief of reuniting with people after long silences keep her going, but it is the children who inspire her most.
When visiting frontline or recently liberated areas, she brings small gifts like sweets and hats. The smiles and joy she receives from the children give her the strength to continue her vital work. Her unwavering compassion is a beacon of hope in dark times.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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- NATO's new members with fmr. Pres. of Finland 🇫🇮 Sauli Niinistö | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 9
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- 48:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history.
This episode features former President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, who discusses his country’s journey (alongside Sweden) from NATO partner to member.
What is the difference between NATO members and partners?
Why did Finland and Sweden set aside decades of neutrality and apply for NATO membership in 2022?
What can Finland’s experience living next-door to Russia, and its 900,000-strong reserve forces, teach the rest of the Alliance?
In this episode, Sauli Niinistö, who served as President of Finland from 2012 to 2024, talks about Finland’s experience of military non-alignment for more than seven decades, including almost 30 years of NATO partnership. He walks listeners through Finland’s decision to apply for NATO membership alongside Sweden in 2022, ...
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- Celebrating the bravery of 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s Armed Forces
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Ukrainian soldiers have demonstrated their courage, skill and determination to defend their country.
On 6 December, Ukraine marks its national Day of the Armed Forces, celebrating its army’s dedication, strength and bravery.
NATO joins Ukraine in paying tribute to its soldiers, renewing its unwavering support to ensure that Ukraine prevails against Russian aggression.
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- Meet Olena Osadcha, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 artist, educator, and rector in Kyiv
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Olena Osadcha, a Ukrainian artist, educator, and Rector of the Kyiv State Academy of Decorative and Applied Arts and Design, shares her story of resilience and unity.
Following a missile strike on their university, Olena and over 300 students, faculty, and graduates came together, refusing to stop their work. In the face of danger and destruction, they found strength in their shared commitment to education, art, and Ukraine’s future. Olena's unwavering faith in her team and their belief in victory fuels her determination to keep moving forward, even in the most challenging times.
Her story celebrates the power of community, the unbreakable spirit of Ukraine's defenders, and the vital role of
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- Meet Lina, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 barista who finds strength in bringing small moments of joy to others
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Coffee barista Lina recognizes the hardships faced by those on the front lines, but she also believes that her role —serving coffee with a smile and lifting people’s spirits— helps bring some sunshine to dark days.
Despite daily challenges like power outages, her motivation comes
from the simple act of making others feel better, even in the darkest
times.
Her story is a testament to the power of optimism and the
resilience that can be found in even the smallest acts of kindness.
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- Meet Hennadii, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 veteran who embodies resilience and unwavering commitment
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Ukrainian veteran Hennadii reflects on his journey from soldier to writer after losing his leg in service. Despite the loss, he embodies resilience and unwavering commitment.
Now, Hennadii finds purpose in writing, using his words to process the realities of war, share his experiences, and continue growing. His strength comes from within, as he adapts to a new role in his country’s fight for freedom.
His story highlights the quiet courage and determination of Ukraine’s defenders, showing how hope, learning, and inner strength can thrive even after profound loss.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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- Ukrainian 🇺🇦 content creators meet the NATO Secretary General at NATO HQ
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- To mark “1,000 days” since Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine started, Ukrainian content creators were invited to NATO HQ where they met with Secretary General Mark Rutte and attended an artwork showcase featuring a first-of-its kind artistic collaboration meant to symbolise NATO’s support for Ukraine and Ukrainian resilience.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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- Meet Iryna and Vasyl, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 couple who stay strong by focusing on family, friends and hope.
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- ryna and Vasyl
Iryna Khoma (50), a psychologist and social pedagogue, dedicates her time to providing psychological support to military personnel through a helpline. Her husband, Vasyl Khoma (54), is a private entrepreneur specializing in electrical installation work. They live in Kyiv but often retreat to their countryside home in northern Kyiv Oblast to recharge.
What keeps them going is the strength they draw from their family and the reassurance from loved ones - a simple "everything’s okay" from those they care about. Even hearing the familiar sounds of Ukraine’s "birds" in the sky brings them hope and motivation to keep going.
#NATO #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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- Meet Paraskoviia, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 teacher who finds strength in teaching and inspiring young minds
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Meet Paraskoviia, a Ukrainian teacher who finds strength in teaching Ukrainian language, inspiring young minds, and shaping the future of a free Ukraine. Her resilience is fueled by the courage of her students, even after sleepless nights spent in fear because of drone attacks
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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- Meet Yuliia, a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 nurse who finds strength in helping people and supporting her community
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A Ukrainian nurse shares her personal story of resilience amidst Russia's full-scale invasion. Through her daily struggle, she finds strength in her unwavering commitment to help people and support her community.
Her voice echoes the determination of a nation fighting for its freedom, bolstered by the solidarity and support from NATO. The mini-series illuminates the human faces behind the headlines, showing how courage, international support, and hope sustain Ukraine in its fight to prevail.
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- 1,000 days of full-scale war against Ukraine 🇺🇦
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- On 24 February 2022, Russia launched its brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 19 November 2024 marks 1,000 days since the Ukrainian people began to fear for their lives and for the lives of their loved ones. Since they began to fight for their freedom and democracy, and since they had to suffer attacks, terror and the threatening footsteps of the invader on their homeland.
But these have also been 1,000 days of unprecedented military support, solidarity and humanitarian aid. Thousand days of NATO never ceasing to stand side-by-side with Ukraine. As we mark the sombre milestone of 1,000 days since war has been raging in the country, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight for its freedom, and helping it prevail against Russia’s aggression.
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- NATO’s missions with General Jennie Carignan 🇨🇦 | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 8
- Runtime
- 34:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features General Jennie Carignan, the head of the Canadian Armed Forces, who reflects on her participation in three of NATO’s major operations and missions.
Why does NATO conduct missions outside of its territory?
What were the different aims and lessons learned of NATO’s missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan and Iraq?
What is Canada’s role in a transatlantic alliance that is often framed as a balancing act between the United States and European Allies?
In this episode, General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, walks us through her distinguished military career. She served on a demining team during a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, led an engineering regiment during a combat mission in Af...
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- NATO’s Arctic Marines – Journey through the High North
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- 12:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- NATO’s marines are among the toughest troops in the Alliance. But in the Arctic, tough isn’t enough – marines must be unusually skilled and resilient to survive the freezing temperatures and rugged landscape.
In early 2024, marine forces from several NATO Allies got to test their mettle against the High North, putting their cold weather lessons into practice while learning new tactics from their counterparts during exercise Steadfast Defender 24. Finnish, Italian and Swedish marines worked together to stage amphibious raids on the coast of Norway, while US marines improved their survival skills inland, learning what their Nordic Allies already know: when it comes to deep snow, skis are the only way to get around.
The exercise was particularly poignant for Finland and Sweden, NATO’s two newest members. Finland joined in 2023, while Sweden joined in the midst of the exercise, with many Swedish troops holding impromptu celebrations to mark their accession.
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- More Youth at NATO | Ways to Make an Impact | 15 OCT 2024
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- 1:53:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- On 15 October 2024 NATO organised an event that aimed to promote different ways in which young people can engage with the Alliance’s work.
The event highlighted how NATO is working on improving generational diversity, empowering youth voices and offering them more opportunities to get involved and make an impact.
Watch to learn more about two key programmes for young people: the NATO Young Professionals Programme and the upcoming call for applications for the Youth Advisory Board.
▶️ 00:00 Introduction
🎤 Donna Farizan, TODAY Contributor, NBC News
▶️ 02:00 Opening Remarks
🗣️ Carlo Borghini, Assistant Secretary General for Executive Management, NATO
▶️ 06:30 NATO Young Professionals Programme: Empowering Youth, Strengthening Leadership
🗣️ Captain Steve White, Branch Head, Digital Strategy and Policy, NATO Digital Staff
🗣️ Prof. Dr. Sergio Coronado, Chief Informati...
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- Are you ready for the ride 🪂
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- US Army Rangers from Charlie Company, 5th Ranger Training Battalion, jump out of a Black Hawk helicopter with MC-6 parachutes over Stringer Drop Zone in Georgia, United States, on 4th October 2024.
Airborne operations demand perfect timing and skill from both pilots and paratroopers. Their ability to deploy troops behind enemy lines makes them a key strategic asset for NATO Allies. With the complexity of these missions, regular training like this one is essential to keep their skills sharp.
Credits: US Army Sergeant 1st Class Austin Berner
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- Shoutout to our soldiers, protecting us on land, in the air, and at sea!
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This reel pays tribute to the thousands of military personnel engaged in NATO exercises, operations and missions around the world, managing often complex ground, air and naval operations in all types of environments.
The dedication and readiness of these soldiers ensure the safeguard of the Alliance’s one billion citizens.
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- NATO's open door (2009) with Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović 🇭🇷 | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 7
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- 40:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features former President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, who was instrumental in leading her country, alongside Albania, to NATO membership in 2009.
Chapter Markers:
0:00 Introduction
2:24 Learning about NATO in the former Yugoslavia
6:42 Croatia’s independence in 1991
12:49 NATO's operations in the Western Balkans
18:30 The road to NATO accession in 2009
25:33 Working with Albania to join NATO together
26:31 The situation in the Western Balkans today
30:03 Helping Ukraine deal with the impacts of war
34:35 Preparing NATO for the future
36:37 Outro + reflections on the conversation
What was it like learning about NATO while growing up in the former Yugoslavia?<...
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- How to avoid an argument
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Submariners often spend days and weeks in a confined space with very little privacy. In those environments it’s imperative that any potential disagreements are handled with care and understanding. Here the commanding officer of a Swedish submarine on NATO exercise Dynamic Monarch gives his advice on how to avoid arguments and settle disputes from 90 metres below the North Sea.
During Dynamic Monarch, the world’s most challenging submarine rescue exercise, Allies test various complex submarine rescue systems. The exercise is designed to test the ability of Allied naval forces to operate effectively together and streamline rescue operations in the most challenging of environments, where reaction time and specialist equipment are key to saving lives.
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- Polish 🇵🇱 and Romanian 🇷🇴 soldiers swap rations 🍽️ meals ready to eat | Army food taste test
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- 7:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Every military in NATO has its field ration, known as MREs (meals-ready-to-eat). While perhaps not the height of culinary expression, these rations give soldiers the calories they need to power through a hard day in the field. From Ally to Ally, their contents differ in sometimes small, sometimes big, but always interesting ways.
Watch a Polish and Romanian soldier swap their ration packs while on exercise near Craiova, Romania. With food ranging from canned pork neck to powdered orange juice, these two soldiers sit down and test traditional meals in a way less traditional setting.
After this tasting session, the ‘Red Scorpions’, as the 26th Infantry Battalion "Neagoe Basarab" of the Romanian Land Forces are known, trained alongside their Polish allies from the 12th Mechanised Brigade. They practised embarking and disembarking from armoured vehicles and clearing simulated explosive devices off of roads and vehicles. The units shared tactics and procedures...
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- Don't flip your phone - this pilot got you covered!
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- 0:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- US Air Force T-38 Talon pilots from the 87th Flying Training Squadron took off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on 27 September 2024, to support training for future air combat experts.
This video shows one pilot flipping the jet upside down—a bold move that highlights their incredible skill and control. The precision and confidence of this manoeuvre show just how well these NATO pilots are trained for any kind of mission.
Video by Staff Sgt. Jose Miguel Tamondong
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- NATO Secretary General: A job you can’t apply for on LinkedIn
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- NATO has welcomed a new Secretary General for the first time in a decade
Wondering how one becomes NATO Secretary General or who’s responsible for selecting the final candidate? Watch and find out!
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- NATO has a new Secretary General. Here’s what this means
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Yesterday, we said goodbye to Jens Stoltenberg and welcomed Mark Rutte as the new NATO Secretary General 👋
But what exactly is a NATO Secretary General, and how does someone get the job? How long do they serve, and what does a day-to-day look like?
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- NATO’s fighter pilots go head-to-head
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- NATO’s fighter pilots met up for a “dogfighting” competition to sharpen their skills in a series of aerial duels high above Ramstein, Germany.
The first “1 vs 1” event hosted by United States Air Forces in Europe, this competition allowed NATO’s fighter pilots to test their mettle against aircraft they’ve never fought before, providing an invaluable opportunity to familiarise themselves with Allied equipment and tactics.
The competition drew more than 30 jets from nine Allies, namely Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States, to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, which hosts the headquarters of NATO’s Allied Air Command.
In this video, NATO asks two pilots who duelled each other – First Lieutenant Alexander “Stitch” Grandt of the German Air Force, and Captain Patrick “HObIT” Pearce of the US Air Force – to break down their aerial engagement and tell us what...
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- ✈︎ ✈︎ ✈︎ ✈︎ 🇺🇸 US Blue Angels flying in formation
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron - The Blue Angels - return to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola September 2 flying in formation by the future USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29). Sailors and officers from McCool are scheduled to participate in a commissioning ceremony Sept. 7 at NAS Pensacola’s Allegheny Pier.
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- 9/11 and Article 5 with fmr. NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 6
- Runtime
- 48:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features former NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson, who was in office during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and led the Alliance through the declaration of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty for the first and only time in its history.
Chapter markers:
0:00 Introduction
4:45 Early life and becoming NATO Secretary General
9:19 Experience of 9/11 at NATO Headquarters
17:08 How does Article 5 work?
19:38 What happened after Article 5 was triggered?
20:58 Was it the right response?
23:26 What else does Article 5 cover?
26:44 Afghanistan and Iraq
30:35 Why did NATO take command of ISAF?
33:05 Relations with Russia
40:29 NATO at 75 compared to NATO at 50
43:39 Advic...
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- A Cyclone helicopter lights up the sky over Eastern Mediterranean Sea ⭐️
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Cyclone helicopter lights up the Eastern Mediterranean skies with flares during an exercise with SNMG2
These flares are more than just a show—they enhance visibility and simulate defensive maneuvers, proving our readiness and precision in every mission.
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- NATO paratroopers drop over Europe for exercise Swift Response
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In the largest airborne operation since the Second World War, paratroopers from France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain jumped into Estonia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Sweden as part of exercise Swift Response, proving their ability to conduct complex operations with short notice.
Airborne operations require precise timing, and consummate skill from pilots and paratroopers alike. Their ability to insert hundreds of soldiers behind enemy lines makes them a strategic asset to NATO Allies. Because of the inherent difficulty in these missions, frequent practice is required to maintain skills.
That is why the United States leads Swift Response, a yearly airborne exercise that brings Allies together to drop paratroopers throughout Europe. Conducting these drills together helps Allies familiarise themselves with each other’s practices, improving their ability to work together in the event of a crisis.
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- Ukraine - voices from the frontline
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- At the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington D.C. in July, Allies renewed their commitment to support Ukraine in the long-term, to help the country defend itself today and deter Russian aggression in the future.
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues to devastate the country and cost human lives. In this video, members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, many of them volunteers, talk from the frontline about what the conditions are like and about why it is so important that Ukraine prevails.
At the Summit, NATO Allies agreed to establish the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) to coordinate the provision of military equipment and training for Ukraine by NATO Allies and partners. They also announced a pledge of long-term security assistance for Ukraine for the provision of military equipment, assistance and training to support Ukraine in building a force capable of defeating Russian aggression, with a minimum baseline of 40 billion e...
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- Make noise for Ukraine 🇺🇦
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As Russia continues its war of aggression against Ukraine, global support for Ukraine remains strong, with people worldwide raising their voices in solidarity. From peaceful protests to moving renditions of the Ukrainian anthem, demonstrations of support have been endless.
On 24 August, Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day and we won’t be silent. We will make noise for democracy and freedom, adding our voices to the chorus of support from around the world. NATO Allies are committed to providing long-term support to Ukraine – for the benefit of our shared security – as agreed by NATO Leaders at the 2024 Washington Summit.
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- NATO's Open Door (2004) with Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga 🇱🇻 | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 5
- Runtime
- 37:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the NATO Through Time podcast!
This podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history.
Why did the Baltic States and other countries of Central and Eastern Europe choose to join NATO after the end of the Cold War?
Why was the 2004 enlargement of NATO known as the "Big Bang" enlargement?
How do NATO’s smaller member countries contribute to the Alliance?
In this episode, former President of Latvia Dr Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga shares her extraordinary life story – from fleeing Latvia as a child at the end of the Second World War, to building a life in Canada for 50 years, to becoming President of Latvia after the country re-established its independence in 1991. Dr Vīķe-Freiberga reflects on her personal experiences, her country’s journey to becoming a NATO member in 2004 (alongside Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, Romania,...
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- NATO Allies got together to practise air defence in Latvia 🇱🇻
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- NATO Allies have been rolling out big guns and practising air defence as part of Exercise Paladin Strike, allowing them to familiarise themselves with each other’s fighting tactics and capabilities. The exercise took place at Ādaži Military Base, the home of NATO’s multinational battlegroup in Latvia, which is holding various exercises ahead of Exercise Silver Arrow in September – their final test before the battlegroup’s integration into the NATO Multinational Brigade.
NATO’s multinational battlegroup in Latvia was established following the 2016 Warsaw Summit, in which Allies agreed to set up four multinational battlegroups in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, additional battlegroups were created in Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. While most battlegroups are multinational battalions, some – like Latvia – are expanding to brigade-sized formations with more robust capabilities, like l...
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- A day in the life of a 🇫🇮 Finnish artillery reservist
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Despite having a population of only 5.5 million, Finland has an impressive wartime strength of 280,000 military personnel. That is mostly due to its comprehensive conscription service that all men between the ages of 18 and 60 must complete. Women can apply for the military service voluntarily.
After completing their service, Finns fulfil their roles as reservists by taking refresher courses and joining exercises that keep the skillsets they learned during their service up-to-date.
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- Oorah! Three things you didn't know about the United States Marine Corps 🇺🇸
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- US Marines training in Sweden share three factoids about the Marine Corps. How many did you know?
NATO’s newest member, Sweden, hosted US Marines and Polish soldiers for BALTOPS 24, an annual US-led maritime exercise that takes place in the Baltic region. On Gotland – a strategically vital island situated in the middle of the Baltic Sea – troopers from Poland, Sweden and the United States practised amphibious operations together, familiarising themselves with the island and learning how to defend it from an attack.
In the event of a crisis on the Baltic Sea, Gotland would be vital to ensuring the safety of Allied maritime traffic. In recent years, Sweden has doubled down on preparations to defend the island, holding several defence drills while reactivating the Gotland Regiment, an armoured unit equipped with tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.
20 NATO Allies, 50 ships and dozens of aircraft took part in BALTOPS 24. This year was the f...
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- NATO's Open Door (1999) with János Martonyi 🇭🇺 & Karel Kovanda 🇨🇿 | NATO Through Time Podcast Ep. 4
- Runtime
- 43:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the NATO Through Time podcast!
This podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history.
Why did NATO open its door to former Warsaw Pact adversaries after the end of the Cold War?
What was the process for Czechia, Hungary and Poland to join the Alliance?
How has NATO changed in the 25 years since this historic enlargement?
In this episode, former Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi and former Czech Ambassador to NATO Karel Kovanda share their perspectives on this transformative era in NATO history. They reflect on their youths, growing up under communism in Warsaw Pact countries, witnessing the end of the Cold War in 1989, and helping to lead their countries into NATO in 1999. They also discuss how their countries have contributed to the Alliance over the past 25 years, and where NATO is heading in the future.
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- Training with partners at sea 🌊
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Naval forces from the US 🇺🇸, the UK 🇬🇧 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 have been training with NATO and international partners to detect and eliminate mines that threaten maritime security.
Sea Breeze is a joint mine countermeasure exercise between the U.S., Royal Navy and Ukrainian Navy. Sea Breeze 2024-1, led by U.S. 6th Fleet and hosted by the U.K., focuses on the integration and command and control of Mine Countermeasure Vessels and a Ukrainian task group HQ augmented by international staff officers and mentors. Leadership from the U.S. Navy, NATO and partner allies attended the opening ceremony for Sea Breeze 24-1 June, 24 in Glasgow, Scotland.
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- Why Swedish jets land on highways 🇸🇪 🛬 🛣️
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- It’s a strange sight, yet one common in Sweden: angular fighter jets slowly drifting down to land not on a runway, but a civilian motorway.
This is a difficult but critical skill that gives the Swedish Air Force extra flexibility in the event of a crisis. If airbases, airports or auxiliary landing strips are damaged or otherwise unavailable, the JAS 39 Gripen fighters can land on roads that have been deliberately engineered to accommodate landings by fighter jets. The Gripen is also engineered to land on roadways: its reinforced landing gear can handle a harder landing, and the jet stands high enough to prevent loose asphalt or other roadside debris from getting sucked down the jet intake.
Once on the ground, the Gripens make use of a mobile forward arming and refuelling point (FARP), gassing up in a matter of minutes before taking off again. While impressive to witness, this is a complicated art that requires hours of training to perfect. But ultimately, i...
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- Looking for something refreshing? 🧊 🥶
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Check out these troops from Finland, France, the UK and the US, before and after they plunge into ice-cold water as part of a cold weather course in northern Finland.
In Lapland, northern Finland, Finnish instructors from the Finnish Defence Forces’ Jaeger Brigade run winter warfare courses for military personnel from various NATO countries.
In this part of the course, participants jump into a plunge hole on a lake in Finland as the temperature hits -24 degrees Celsius. Participants must then climb out of the lake. This training ensures that they know to safely get out if they encounter a similar situation during an exercise or operation.
Participants came from France, the United Kingdom, the United States as well as Finland.
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- 🇺🇦 Ukrainian tankers train in Poland 🇵🇱 with NATO Allies
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- At a military training facility in Poland, Ukrainian tankers are taught the use and maintenance of the powerful Leopard 2A4 main battle tank by instructors from NATO Allies Poland and Norway.
The Leopard 2A4 main battle tank is the mainstay of many NATO armies, including Norway and Poland, whose instructors aim to give the Ukrainian trainees the ability to become more self-sufficient in their training.
The training is part of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM UA) and is designed to support Ukraine’s Army in its defence against Russia.
NATO Allies continue to step up their support, having pledged at the Washington Summit a minimum baseline of 40 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine within the next year.
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- Jumping into the weekend
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- If you want to become a US Army paratrooper, you either have what it takes – or you don’t.
You’d probably find out at “the Tower”, a crucial stage of airborne training where troopers have to leap off a 12-metre tall platform while attached to a parachute harness. Properly executing this drill means mastering your fear. Most do, but the Tower causes many prospective paratroopers to realise that they prefer life on the ground.
After the Tower, students perfect their landing falls before heading up in a transport aircraft for the real thing. If a student completes five qualification jumps, he or she officially earns their jump wings, a coveted badge among US Army soldiers.
The US Army Airborne School, located at Fort Moore in Georgia, USA, graduates more than 13,000 paratroopers each year, including students from NATO Allies and partners.
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- NATO Public Forum YouTube Studio 2024 | Dr. Bryan Wells with Marvin Neumann
- Runtime
- 9:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Public Forum is a public conference co-hosted by NATO with the United States Government during the NATO Summit in Washington, in collaboration with the Atlantic Council, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), GLOBSEC, German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), and the Hudson Institute. NATO and the co-organisers partnered with YouTube to run a professional studio on 10-11 July 2024.
Watch @MarvinNeumannOfficial in conversation with NATO Chief Scientis Dr. Bryan Wells.
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- NATO Public Forum YouTube Studio 2024 | 🇳🇱 Ruben Brekelmans with Marvin Neumann & Sam Ellis
- Runtime
- 7:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Public Forum is a public conference co-hosted by NATO with the United States Government during the NATO Summit in Washington, in collaboration with the Atlantic Council, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), GLOBSEC, German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), and the Hudson Institute. NATO and the co-organisers partnered with YouTube to run a professional studio on 10-11 July 2024.
Watch @MarvinNeumannOfficial and @SearchParty in conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands Ruben Brekelmans.
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- NATO Public Forum YouTube Studio 2024 | 🇲🇰 Timčo Mucunski with Marvin Neumann
- Runtime
- 4:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Public Forum is a public conference co-hosted by NATO with the United States Government during the NATO Summit in Washington, in collaboration with the Atlantic Council, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), GLOBSEC, German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), and the Hudson Institute. NATO and the co-organisers partnered with YouTube to run a professional studio on 10-11 July 2024.
Watch @MarvinNeumannOfficial in conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Timčo Mucunski.
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- Outboxing our opponents – NATO’s battlegroup in Estonia 🇪🇪
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Soldiers from NATO’s multinational battlegroup in Estonia have been tested on their fighting spirit, not on the battlefield but in a boxing ring. The battlegroup recently hosted an event for amateur boxers from France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
In the audience sat over 1,000 French and UK soldiers, 500 soldiers from Estonia and 500 US military personnel. It’s the first time the battlegroup has organised an event on such a scale. Twelve bouts of boxing took place between the various participating countries. The spectacle, demonstrating strength and unity, was held at the Rakvere Sports Stadium.
NATO has multinational battlegroups in Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia – demonstrating the resolve and readiness of Allies to defend Alliance territory and populations.
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- NATO Public Forum YouTube Studio 2024 | 🇮🇸 Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir with Sam Ellis
- Runtime
- 10:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NATO Public Forum is a public conference co-hosted by NATO with the United States Government during the NATO Summit in Washington, in collaboration with the Atlantic Council, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), GLOBSEC, German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), and the Hudson Institute. NATO and the co-organisers partnered with YouTube to run a professional studio on 10-11 July 2024.
Watch Victoria Reichelt ( @DieDaOben ) in conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir.
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