As we forge forward into 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣, we saw it fitting to look back upon 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ … It was a year in which #STRIKFORNATO led and supported a wide range of exercises, vigilance activities and at-sea demonstrations featuring: 5️⃣7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Personnel 🪖 1️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ Surface Vessels & Submarines🚢 5️⃣ Carrier Strike Groups 🛫 1️⃣ Alliance 🌐 … working together to exemplify our collective strength and capability during … 🔱 Neptune Strike 🚀 Formidable Shield 🌊 BALTOPS 🧠 Steadfast Deterrence ⚔️ Steadfast Duel Each activity strengthened interoperability, enhanced readiness, and reinforced @NATO’s commitment to defend the 1 billion citizens of the most successful Alliance on 🌎! Stay tuned for even more! #WeAreNATO 🛡️ #StrongerTogether 🤝

This week, our #STRIKFORNATO 🔱 interns stepped on board the 🇵🇹 NRP Dom Francisco de Almeida during a visit to the Portuguese Naval Base 🇵🇹. From exploring the ship to learning about its capabilities and the daily life of its crew, our interns got a firsthand look at how the @MarinhaPT 🇵🇹 contributes to maritime security and @NATO operations. ⚓ Experiences like these are just one part of the STRIKFORNATO Internship Programme, giving young professionals the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in an international military environment. ✍️ Ready to kick-start your career in a multinational HQ? Applications for STRIKFORNATO’s Internship Programme are now open! 🔗 Apply here: sfn.nato.int/internship #WeAreNATO 🛡️ #StrongerTogether 💪

Des avions de chasse 🇬🇧, 🇩🇰, 🇳🇱 et 🇫🇷, appuyés par des avions ravitailleurs, ont pris part à un entraînement complexe au-dessus du flanc est Les participants ont testé leur aptitude à coopérer dans des conditions difficiles, et à contrer et neutraliser des menaces ✈️

🔱 Neptune Strike 26-3 has concluded, marking a new milestone for the Alliance. For the first time, Neptune Strike expanded into the High North and North Atlantic as part of Arctic Sentry, bringing together Allied maritime, air, land and forces to enhance multi-domain integration across the Alliance. ✈️ Long-range air operations 🌊 Expeditionary planning 🤖 Autonomous systems Allied forces strengthened interoperability and enhanced readiness, reinforcing NATO's deterrence and collective defence. 📖 More on Neptune Strike 26-3 here: jfcnorfolk.nato.int/activity… @COMUKCSG|@UKNATO|@DefenceOps| @DefenceHQ |@RoyalNavy|@UKCDS_MOD| @GenGJenkinsRM|@smrmoorhouse|@SHAPE_NATO| @NATOJFCBS|@JFC_Naples|@STRIKFORNATO| @NATO_MARCOM|@NATO_AIRCOM|@IcelandNATO| @MFAIceland|@HMSPWLS|@RFATidespring| @MarineNationale|@EtatMajorFR|@FranceOTAN| @spmarfor|@EMADmde|@SpainNATO|@Defensagob

#STRIKFORNATO 🔱 was pleased to welcome a group of interns from @ItalyinPortugal 🇮🇹 to our HQ. 🧠 The visit offered an opportunity to learn more about @NATO’s strategic role, STRIKFORNATO’s mission, and the importance of multinational cooperation in strengthening collective defence and security. 🤝 Engaging with the next generation of diplomats is an important investment in building mutual understanding, fostering dialogue, and reinforcing the values that unite the Alliance. 👏 Thank you for your interest and thoughtful discussions—we wish you every success in your future careers! #WeAreNATO 🛡️ #StrongerTogether 💪 #ItalyinPortugal 🇮🇹🇵🇹

🇵🇹 O Contra-Almirante Bodine assumiu as funções de Chefe de Estado-Maior da @STRIKFORNATO em junho. Depois de ter visitado a STRIKFORNATO quando cheguei e de ter ficado muito impressionado com tudo o que fazem, foi um prazer dar-lhe as boas-vindas a Lisboa e à Embaixada dos EUA! - Embaixador John J. Arrigo 🇺🇸 Rear Admiral Bodine assumed the duties of STRIKFORNATO’s Chief of Staff in June. After visiting STRIKFORNATO when I first arrived and being very impressed with everything they do, it was my pleasure to welcome him to Lisbon and the U.S. Embassy! - Ambassador John J. Arrigo

Allied forces strengthened multi-domain targeting during an Allied Air Command-led training activity over NATO's eastern flank. Aircraft from 🇩🇰 🇳🇱 🇫🇷 🇬🇧, supported by tankers from 🇫🇷 🇹🇷 and the Multinational MRTT Unit, worked alongside land, maritime and ISR assets to practise the Find, Fix, Track and Target (F2T2) process in a contested environment. Read more: ac.nato.int/archive/2026/all…

Italian 🇮🇹 Eurofighters and Greek 🇬🇷 F-16s integrated for joint training over North Macedonia during enhanced Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike. Led by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), NEST aims to strengthen NATOs multi-domain integration and reinforce collective defence.

#CTFAtlantic has completed its participation in #NeptuneStrike 26-3, strengthening Allied readiness and maritime security in the North Atlantic and Artic Great visit to Reykiavik 🇦🇽 and welcome @MFAIceland aboard ESP S Castilla #WeAreNATO @STRIKFORNATO @JFCNorfolk @NATO_MARCOM

Precision 🎯. Trust 💪. Interoperability 🤝. During #NeptuneStrike 🔱, F-35s from the UK Carrier Strike Group 🇬🇧 link up with an Italian Air Force tanker 🇮🇹 for air-to-air refuelling ⛽️ — a capability that extends Allied reach and keeps @NATO airpower in the fight ⚔️. #WeAreNATO 🛡️ #StrongerTogether 💪 #ArcticSentry ❄️

#NeptuneStrike ⚡️ UK CSG operating alongside forces from across the @NATO Alliance ensures we are always ready to deter, defend and protect. #StrongerTogether #ArcticSentry #DeterAndDefend

📍Norway | French-British Alliance around HMS Prince of Wales   ⚓ Participation of a 🇫🇷 destroyer in the NATO exercise NEPTUNE STRIKE:   🔹 Simultaneous refuelling at sea with HMS Somerset 🔹 🇫🇷 Landing manoeuvres on the flight deck of HMS Prince of Wales   ➡️ Essential operational cooperation alongside our Allies in support of collective defence in the High North.

📍Norvège | Alliance franco-britannique autour du HMS Prince of Wales   ⚓ Participation d'une frégate 🇫🇷 à l'exercice OTAN NEPTUNE STRIKE :   🔹 Ravitaillement en mer simultané avec le HMS Somerset 🔹 Manœuvres d'atterrissage 🇫🇷 sur le pont d’envol du HMS Prince of Wales   ➡️ Une coopération opérationnelle essentielle aux côtés de nos Alliés au service de la défense collective en Grand Nord.

🫡 Behind every military operation are the men and women who make it possible.   During #NeptuneStrike 🔱, the people behind Allied readiness bring with them skill, commitment, and teamwork 🤝 that protect the Alliance every day.   📸 They tell the story of service, professionalism, and dedication ⭐️ at the heart of @NATO operations. #WeAreNATO 🛡️ #StrongerTogether 💪 #ArcticSentry ❄️

Who has the best office view? 🌍 The view is impressive. The mission is what matters. Beyond the horizon, Allied ships operate together during Neptune Strike to safeguard the North Atlantic and High North, strengthen deterrence and ensure the Alliance is ready. 📸 UK MOD, Armada, Marine Nationale #WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike @COMUKCSG | @UKNATO | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland | @HMSPWLS | @RFATidespring | @MarineNationale | @EtatMajorFR | @FranceOTAN | @spmarfor | @EMADmde | @SpainNATO | @Defensagob

🚨 Allied Strength At Sea ⚓️ HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Somerset, HMS Duncan, a French destroyer and RFA Tidespring operating under NATO command during #NeptuneStrike 26-3. 🤝 Demonstrating Allied integration and reinforcing collective defence. #StrongerTogether #ArcticSentry

Projecting combat power from the High North❄️ UK CSG with NATO Allies are demonstrating long-range strikes for the defence of Allied territory. #NeptuneStrike showcases interoperability, enhanced vigilance and allied deterrence. #StrongerTogether #ArcticSentry

A secure High North is built together! 🛡️ #NeptuneStrike 26-3 brings together Allied capabilities to strengthen integration, reinforce collective defence and demonstrate @NATO's ability to deter, defend and respond across the High North. Prepared. Integrated. Ready. #WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike @COMUKCSG | @UKNATO | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland | @HMSPWLS | @RFATidespring | @MarineNationale | @EtatMajorFR | @FranceOTAN | @spmarfor | @EMADmde | @SpainNATO | @Defensagob

It’s not just World Cups ⚽️ that Spain 🇪🇸 excels at! In the High North ❄️, our Spanish Allies are demonstrating their versatile capabilities as part of #NeptuneStrike 🔱. #WeAreNATO 🛡️ #StrongerTogether 💪 #ArcticSentry ❄️

Perfect conditions to do what we do best, whilst on #NeptuneStrike in the High North topping up @HMSDuncan & @HMSSomerset #StrongerTogether

🇬🇧Always ready🤝Cap sur la mission! 🇫🇷 The UK Carrier Strike Group continues to demonstrate the strength of Allied integration with the arrival of a French Destroyer 🇫🇷 and HMS Somerset 🇬🇧. Operating seamlessly as one force, their combined capabilities enhance interoperability, reinforce collective readiness, and demonstrate the cohesion that underpins Allied maritime operations. #WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike @COMUKCSG | @UKNATO | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland | @HMSPWLS | @RFATidespring | @MarineNationale | @EtatMajorFR | @FranceOTAN