Kevin Hamilton

Ambassador | NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Partnerships | Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia | (Personal account)

[Alyona Getmanchuk @getmalyona]

For the first time ever, a NATO–Ukraine Council meeting is being held in Ukraine. A historic event. @UKRinNATO

[NATO @NATO]

Japan will contribute personnel to NATO’s Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) 🤝🇯🇵

Japan's contribution reflects its partnership with NATO, joint support for 🇺🇦, and the close link between Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security https://t.co/m3KkpwUJKW

[NATO Spokesperson @NATOpress]

Japan announced that it will contribute personnel to #NATO’s Security Assistance & Training for Ukraine - NSATU - in Germany

This is another valuable demonstration of Japan's long-standing partnership with NATO & our joint work in support of 🇺🇦

Security challenges in the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific areas deeply interconnected and we’ll continue working together to address them

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[Admiral Giuseppe CAVO DRAGONE - NATO CMC @CMC_NATO]

Just addressed Panel 6 at #ShangriLaDialogue 2026 on "Evolving Security Partnerships in a Fragmenting World".

My message: fragmentation is not destiny.

🔹 The war in Ukraine — now in its 5th year, millions of casualties — both illustrates and accelerates global fragmentation. But NATO is clear-eyed and acting.

🔹 At The Hague Summit, all 32 Allies committed to 3.5% GDP on defence + 1.5% on infrastructure. Europe & Canada invested $574B last year alone — a 20% increase. We are turning billions into battalions.

🔹 Partnerships are not a talking point. They are how we counter industrial fragmentation, build interoperability, and project credible deterrence. Standards, doctrine, data, AI — together we can outperform.

🔹 Defence industry must accelerate. Procurement cycles designed for a predictable era are no match for today's threats. The time to move faster is now.

🔹 Security is a whole-of-society endeavour. Academia, industry, NGOs, local government — every citizen is a participant, not merely a beneficiary.

🔹 Our goal is not just resilience — it is anti-fragility. Partnerships and societies so strengthened they don't even feel the shocks.

Looking ahead to #NATOAnkara: the capability and partnership agendas must advance together.

#SLD26 #NATOMilitary #FragmentationAndPartnerships #IndoPacific #EuroAtlantic #IISS_SDL26 @IISS_org

[SwitzerlandNATO @SwitzerlandNato]

🇨🇭 Security Study 2026 shows growing public support for enhancing #defencecapabilities and #securitycooperation through closer ties with @NATO

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[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

I just spoke with President @NicusorDanRO of Romania about the Russian drone that hit a residential building in Galati. I assured him of NATO’s absolute solidarity with Romania and expressed sympathy for those injured in the incident. I affirmed that NATO stands ready to defend every inch of Allied territory. We will continue to enhance our readiness to deter and defend against any threat, including from drones.

Russia’s reckless behaviour is a danger to us all. They continue to target civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. And last night showed yet again that the implications of their illegal war of aggression don’t stop at the border.

Russia’s war needs to end, as does Russia’s disregard for civilian safety. For our part, we will continue to strengthen our deterrence and defence at home and continue our support for Ukraine as they defend against Russia’s aggression.

[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

Great to be in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026! A busy few days of bilateral meetings with NATO partner countries and other regional stakeholders, including 🇦🇺🇮🇳🇯🇵🇲🇳🇳🇿🇵🇰🇸🇬 ... #IISS_SLD26

[Serbia at NATO @SRBatNATO]

Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić met with NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General Kevin Hamilton on the sidelines of the NATO-Serbia multinational tactical exercise, held at Base South near Bujanovac. 🇷🇸

The Minister of Defence highlighted the importance of continuous dialogue between the Republic of Serbia and NATO at all levels on matters of mutual interest, highlighting Serbia’s commitment to military neutrality and to establishing good relations with all relevant international security actors.

He said that our country remains a committed and credible partner, as well as a guarantor and generator of regional security, committed to maintaining an optimal level of cooperation with NATO within the framework of the Partnership for Peace programme. He also underlined Serbia’s priorities – the preservation of regional stability, continued economic development and growth, and the promotion of dialogue as the principal mechanism for addressing outstanding issues.
Minister Gašić stressed that participation in UN and EU multinational peacekeeping operations is of particular importance for our armed forces, as is participation in exercises aimed at enhancing operational and functional capabilities and meeting the standards required for engagement in multinational operations.

The Minister of Defence said that the exercise is the result of joint efforts, professionalism, and high level of preparedness demonstrated by Serbian Armed Forces units and participating troops from several NATO member states. He also noted that cooperation in the organization and preparation of the exercise had been conducted to a high standard.
Addressing the current political and security situation in the region, Minister Gašić stressed that the Serbian Armed Forces remain committed to cooperating with KFOR, which is the only legitimate armed formation in Serbia’s southern province, and expressed confidence that KFOR will continue to provide a safe environment for Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija.

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[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

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[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

An honour to attend the final day of the NATO-Serbia joint exercise in Borovac, Serbia today. Impressive demonstration of interoperability, peace support, combat medevac, and counter-insurgency capabilities.

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Link to @JFC_Naples 📰 ... ⬇️

@SRBatNATO

[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

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[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

On the margins of the historic NATO-Serbia exercise at Borovac military base in southern Serbia, I had a constructive meeting with Defence Minister Bratislav Gašić. We value continued dialogue and cooperation with Serbia based on transparency, mutual respect, and shared security interests in the Western Balkans.
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[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

Crossing the Mitrovica Bridge with Swiss Armed Forces Cpt Raemy of KFOR's Liaison Monitoring Team in northern Kosovo. Deeply grateful to NATO partners who serve alongside us in KFOR: 🇦🇲 🇦🇹 🇮🇪 🇲🇩 🇨🇭

[Telegrafi.com @Telegrafisti]

Zëvendës Ndihmës Sekretari i Përgjithshëm i NATO-s për Partneritete, ambasadori Kevin Hamilton, komentoi sulmin në Banjskë, duke thënë se NATO pret që autorët të dalin para drejtësisë dhe se Serbia i njeh personat e përfshirë në ngjarje.

#Telegrafi #NATO #KevinHamilton

[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

NATO Assistant Secretary General for Partnerships Kevin Hamilton stated that the first joint military exercise between Serbia and NATO, currently being held in southern central Serbia, represents an opportunity for NATO forces and the Serbian Armed Forces to learn from one another. He emphasized that it is important that the two sides are able to conduct exercises together because, as he noted, this complements the political dialogue between Serbia and NATO.... https://t.co/53nAEDyJIc via @YouTube

[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

Good discussion on NATO-Kosovo relations and regional affairs with @KonjufcaGlauk this morning in Pristina. Faleminderit!

[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

Day in and day out, NATO and the EU coordinate on the ground with local authorities, and with one another, to ensure public safety and to support the rule of law in Kosovo. Pleased to meet with 🇪🇺@EulexDHoM Emily Rakhorst and her team to compare notes and learn more about the important of work of @EULEXKosovo.

[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

JFC NAPLES | Phase One Complete: NATO-Serbia Exercise Transitions to Execution Phase https://t.co/0nerDuWxaa

[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

A valuable discussion today in Pristina with @EjupMaqedonci on regional security, the crucial role played by KFOR, and cooperation between NATO and Kosovo’s security institutions. I welcomed Kosovo’s commitment to contributing to peace and stability in the Western Balkans and beyond.

[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonBE]

My thanks to @albinkurti for a warm welcome and compelling discussion this morning in Pristina. NATO’s longstanding engagement in Kosovo remains vital for regional stability, security, and dialogue. Privileged to have the opportunity as Deputy Assistant Secretary General to help build on this legacy of cooperation.