Category: NATOSource

NATO Rejects Direct Arctic Presence

By Gerard O'Dwyer, Defense News

From Gerard O’Dwyer, Defense News:  Norway’s ambition of persuading NATO to establish a strong direct military presence in the Arctic High North — and as a strategic counterweight to Russia’s intensifying rearming programs in the region — suffered a setback after the leader of NATO said the alliance has no plans to expand its role […]

NATO Strengthens Military-to-Military Cooperation with Pakistan

By NATO

From NATO:  On 28 and 29 May 2013, General Knud Bartels, Chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, made an official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of General [Ashfaq Parvez] Kayani, the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff.

China to Conduct First Cyber War Games

By Ben Blanchard, Reuters

From Ben Blanchard, Reuters:  China will next month conduct its first "digital" technology military exercise, state media said on Wednesday, against growing concern in Washington and elsewhere about Chinese hacking attacks.

Russian ambassador criticizes NATO exercise for planning to liberate occupied member territory

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  [Russia’s NATO envoy Alexander] Grushko criticized a NATO exercise codenamed Steadfast Jazz 2013 due to be held in November, saying it is based on Cold War logic, which is a source of worry for Russia.

Obama to Discuss Afghanistan and Transatlantic Burden Sharing with NATO Secretary General on Friday

By White House

Estonia and Lithuania Disagree on Rotating NATO Air Policing Mission

By Lithuanian Tribune

From Lithuanian Tribune:  Estonian Minister of Defence Urmas Reinsalu is silent on when the issue of the NATO air policing mission’s periodic rotation between Lithuania and Estonia, wanted by Estonia, would be resolved.

Confidential Report: US Weapons System Designs Compromised by Chinese Cyberspies

By Ellen Nakashima, Washington Post

From Ellen Nakashima, Washington Post:  Designs for many of the nation’s most sensitive advanced weapons systems have been compromised by Chinese hackers, according to a report prepared for the Pentagon and to officials from government and the defense industry.

New Rules Will Allow Military Commanders to Counterattack Foreign Cyber Threats

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs, Defense News

From Zachary Fryer-Biggs, Defense News:  After three years of grueling internal debate, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs is poised to approve new rules empowering commanders to counter direct cyberattacks with offensive efforts of their own — without White House approval.