Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO - STRIKFORNATO

23/10/2026

⚓🌊 Allied maritime power on full display during 26-4!
Operating over 20 naval vessels from the Mediterranean to the Baltic, NATO forces are demonstrating unmatched cohesion, readiness, and freedom of navigation across the Alliance.
From helicopters launching off Türkiye’s amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu to the powerful formations of the Italian Carrier Strike Group, led by ITS Cavour alongside ITS Andrea Doria and ITS Carlo Margottini, and the UK’s HMS Prince of Wales, these multinational strike groups are the backbone of our maritime deterrence.
Coordinated by STRIKFORNATO across 17 Allied nations, our fleets operate seamlessly together to safeguard maritime security and collective defence! 🛡️🚁

23/10/2026

🎥 A key visit to HQ: The Chair of the NATO Military Committee engages with Allied forces during the fourth iteration of 🔱, underscoring NATO’s commitment to readiness and interoperability.

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23/10/2026

✈️⚓ Fifth-generation airpower meets cutting-edge defence and seamless Allied teamwork!
Watch as F-35B fighter jets launch from the flight deck into Allied skies during 26-4. Led by STRIKFORNATO, this activity unites 17 NATO nations, 20+ vessels, and 40+ aircraft operating as one integrated force from the Mediterranean to the Baltic.
From Italian F-35s operating aboard ITS Cavour to advanced Turkish Counter-UAS Bayraktar TB3 assets protecting the force, every mission proves our shared readiness. Together, we operate with speed, precision, and purpose to safeguard Allied security. 🛡️🌊

22/10/2026

NEPTUNE STRIKE 26-4: Air-land integration at Slunj Training Area, Croatia

During Neptune Strike 26-4, the STRIKFORNATO-led enhanced vigilance activity bringing Allied maritime and air strike capabilities under NATO command and control, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) team from the Italian Army controls close air support for Allied forces.

Vigilant. Ready. United.

20/10/2026

20/10/2026

Air-land integration at NEPTUNE STRIKE 26-4

Italian Army Joint Terminal Air Controllers direct air support for Allied forces in Poček Training Area (Slovenia), in a demonstration of NATO multi-national and multi-domain capability.

Vigilant. Ready. United.

19/10/2026

12/10/2026

¡Feliz Día de la Hispanidad! 🇪🇸

Today, 🔱 joins Spain 🇪🇸 in celebrating its National Day — a day that recognises the country’s rich heritage, national identity and enduring commitment to the values it shares with its Allies.

With a strong maritime tradition and forces regularly deployed alongside NATO Allies, Spain 🇪🇸 brings significant operational capability to the Alliance. From the Atlantic and Mediterranean to NATO’s wider areas of responsibility, Spanish service members stand ready to operate alongside their Allies, strengthening deterrence and defence for our collective security.

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