9 June 2026 10:45 UTC · NATO · NATO News · Source · Email X Link

NATO reports progress at Defence Capacity Building conference

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Reviewed DCB progress and future priorities
Highlighted NATO support to partners and capacity-building benefits

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On 2-3 June 2026, Allies and partners met at NATO Headquarters in Brussels for the annual NATO Defence Capacity Building (DCB) Conference.
Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska said NATO's capacity-building enhances security, contributes to deterrence and defence, and helps partners strengthen resilience, defence reforms and interoperability.
NATO hosted a Marketplace event that brought together Implementing and Executing Agents to exchange expertise, share lessons identified and strengthen coordination across the DCB community.

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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 09 June 2026 1 MIN READ On 2-3 June 2026, Allies and partners gathered at NATO Headquarters in Brussels for the annual NATO Defence Capacity Building (DCB) Conference. They reviewed the progress that’s been achieved and exchanged views on future priorities. NATO’s Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska highlighted the importance of NATO's support to partners and how NATO’s capacity-building efforts enhance security. "You help bring NATO support where it makes a real difference. Many of the challenges faced by our partners are shared by Allies, and our co-operation strengthens our collective security," the Deputy Secretary General explained. She said that capacity building efforts contribute to NATO's deterrence and defence, while helping partners strengthen their ability deal with security challenges and enhance their resilience. Drawing on her experience as Minister of Defence of North Macedonia prior to the country's accession to NATO, the Deputy Secretary General reflected on the value of NATO's partnerships and capacity building support, highlighting the lasting impact such cooperation can have on defence reforms, institutional development and interoperability. As part of this year's programme, NATO hosted a unique Marketplace event that brought together Implementing and Executing Agents involved in Defence and Security Cooperation projects, providing an opportunity to exchange expertise, share lessons identified and strengthen coordination across the DCB community. Link was copied to clipboard

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