7 July 2026 06:28 UTC · NATO · NATO News · Source · Email X Link

NATO announces multinational procurement coalitions at Ankara summit

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Allies form coalitions for air defence and strike systems
U.S. and U.S. defence firms agree co‑production with European firms

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NATO reports several Allies formed multinational procurement coalitions to jointly acquire critical capabilities, notably air defence and strike systems.
NATO reports the coalitions aim to aggregate demand, align procurement, and accelerate delivery of equipment for Allied forces and Ukraine.
NATO reports the United States and several American defence companies agreed co‑production initiatives with major European defence firms to produce key U.S. capabilities in Europe; NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the announcements and said they demonstrate transatlantic unity and that the Alliance can do more together.

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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. 07 July 2026 1 MIN READ At the NATO Summit and Defence Industry Forum in Ankara on Tuesday (7 July 2026), several NATO Allies formed new multinational procurement coalitions. They will jointly acquire critical capabilities, particularly in air defence and strike systems. These coalitions aim to aggregate demand, align procurement, and accelerate the delivery of much-needed equipment for both Allied forces and Ukraine. In a significant development, the United States and several leading American defence companies agreed new co-production initiatives with major European defence firms. These arrangements will enable the production of key U.S. capabilities in Europe, strengthening industrial cooperation across the Atlantic. Speaking at the Forum, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the announcements. “This is big news, and a demonstration of NATO transatlantic unity in delivering key capabilities for our security,” he said. He added that cooperation was essential, “our Alliance can do more when we do it together.” The new co-production projects are part of NATO’s efforts to translate the 5% GDP defence investment commitment into real capabilities. They reflect Allies’ determination to close critical gaps faster, by leveraging combined industrial strength across the Alliance. Link was copied to clipboard

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