STRIKFORNATO

We integrate the most powerful combat credible maritime forces on Earth into NATO operations, deterring adversaries & defending our territory & people. 🛡️

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

As we forge forward into 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣, we saw it fitting to look back upon 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ …

It was a year in which #STRIKFORNATO led and supported a wide range of exercises, vigilance activities and at-sea demonstrations featuring:

5️⃣7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Personnel 🪖
1️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ Surface Vessels & Submarines🚢
5️⃣ Carrier Strike Groups 🛫
1️⃣ Alliance 🌐

… working together to exemplify our collective strength and capability during …

🔱 Neptune Strike
🚀 Formidable Shield
🌊 BALTOPS
🧠 Steadfast Deterrence
⚔️ Steadfast Duel

Each activity strengthened interoperability, enhanced readiness, and reinforced @NATO’s commitment to defend the 1 billion citizens of the most successful Alliance on 🌎!

Stay tuned for even more!

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 🤝

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

Cumhuriyet Bayramı kutlu olsun! 🇹🇷

Today, #STRIKFORNATO 🔱 joins Türkiye 🇹🇷 in celebrating Republic Day, commemorating the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye on 29 October 1923 and the values of independence, sovereignty and national unity that continue to define the nation.

Türkiye’s 🇹🇷 unique position at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the surrounding seas makes it a vital contributor to @NATO’s security. At sea, its naval forces regularly train, deploy and operate alongside Allied maritime forces, bringing proven capability and readiness to NATO activities and exercises. Through this sustained maritime presence, Türkiye helps reinforce the Alliance’s ability to deter and defend.

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum - JFCBS @NATOJFCBS]

✈️ 🇸🇰 For the first time, the Slovak Air Force joined #NeptuneStrike26, training alongside Joint Terminal Attack Controllers teams to coordinate Close Air Support with fifth-generation fighters from Italy’s aircraft carrier ITS Cavour. 🇮🇹

🛡️ Strengthening the coordination between air and ground forces that makes #NATO ready to operate together.

#WeAreNATO

[NATO Maritime Command @NATO_MARCOM]

✈️🔥WATCH F-35B jets launch from 🇮🇹 ITS Cavour during #NeptuneStrike! 17 NATO nations, 20+ ships, 40+ aircraft integrated as one force across land, sea and air 💪Allied forces strengthening readiness, deterrence and defence.

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

ADM Giuseppe Cavo Dragone 🇮🇹, @CMC_NATO, visited #STRIKFORNATO HQ, hosted by DCOM, RADM Craig Wood CBE 🇬🇧 and Italian SNR CAPT Giovanni Tongiorgi 🇮🇹.

He received briefings on #NeptuneStrike 🔱 and STRIKFORNATO’s mission to deliver high-end strike and defence capabilities to the @NATO Alliance.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/U5GFKF0bDE

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪

[Armée française - Opérations militaires @EtatMajorFR]

📍Europe de l’Est | NEPTUNE STRIKE : exercice de haut niveau de l’OTAN pour la protection de son espace aérien ✈️

Vols d’entrainement avec nos alliés 🇵🇱🇮🇹🇫🇮 en coopération avec un A330-MRTT de l’@Armee_de_lair et les Rafale Marine du groupe aérien embarqué @MarineNationale 🇫🇷

✈️ Vols conjoints dans l’espace aérien de l’OTAN et dans l’espace aérien international en Baltique
🔎 Planification commune
⛽ Ravitaillements en vol entre alliés
🎯 Exercices de tirs réels sur cibles terrestres

🛡️ Les manœuvres de NEPTUNE STRIKE illustrent le haut niveau de préparation entre alliés pour la défense de l’Alliance.

#StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO 💪

[Admiral Giuseppe CAVO DRAGONE - NATO CMC @CMC_NATO]

As our visit to Portugal 🇵🇹 draws to a close, we leave Lisbon with deep respect for a founding member of our Alliance and one of its most reliable, capable and committed Allies.

From the mainland to the Azores and Madeira, Portugal is a natural bridge between Europe and North America, linking the North Atlantic, the Mediterranean and our Southern neighbourhood. Today, that geography matters more than ever.

Portugal's contribution goes far beyond geography:
🔹 Troops on NATO's Eastern Flank
🔹 Frigates with our Standing Maritime Groups
🔹 Jets protecting Allied skies from the Baltic to Iceland
🔹 Forces serving in KFOR

It also hosts @STRIKFORNATO, the Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre, the @NATO_NCIA Academy and two @NATO_DIANA sites, and through #REPMUS it has made Tróia Peninsula the world's leading laboratory for unmanned maritime systems. Next year, NRP D. João II will become Europe's first drone carrier.

We commend Portugal's steadfast support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 and its clear path towards our Hague commitments. Investing in security is an investment in freedom, prosperity and peace.

Yesterday at Forte do Bom Sucesso, we had the honour to pay tribute to the Portuguese men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country. Their sacrifice reminds us what our shared commitment truly means.

Our office call with the Chief of Defence @EMGFA_PT and the Portuguese Armed Forces briefing at the Joint Command for Military Operations were a very fruitful exchange. We then visited @STRIKFORNATO and followed the #NEST26 activities.

This morning, we took part in the Strategic Transformation Lab on European security at the Military University Institute, organized by the IUM and #cnnportugal followed by an office call with the Minister of Defence, H.E. Nuno Melo.
Before departing, I was deeply honoured to receive the Medalha Cruz de São Jorge, 1.ª Classe, of the Portuguese Armed Forces General Staff, which I accepted on behalf of all the men and women who serve every day for peace and security.

Obrigado for the warm hospitality. Stronger together. 🇵🇹🤝

#NATO #WeAreNATO #Portugal #StrongerTogether
#SlavaUkraini

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk - JFCNF @JFCNorfolk]

⚓ Carrier strike returns to the High North.

Led by HMS Prince of Wales, the UK Carrier Strike Group 🇬🇧 has returned to sea for national and NATO operations across the North Atlantic and High North.

As part of Arctic Sentry and NATO’s Neptune Strike series, the group brings together air, surface and subsurface capabilities to strengthen Allied presence, protect vital sea lines of communication and reinforce NATO’s ability to deter and defend across the region.

Carrier strike. Allied presence. Arctic ready.

🔗https://t.co/rI7fslAbax

@NATO | @SHAPE_NATO | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @COMUKCSG | @DefenceOps | @UKNATO | @GenGJenkinsRM | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @UKdefenceUS | @DefenceHQ |@HMSPWLS

[MaviVatan.net @mavivatannet]

TCG ANADOLU ve İtalyan uçak gemisi ITS CAVOUR ortak eğitimde.

Neptune Strike 2026/4 Tatbikatı öncesinde 10 Ekim’de Aksaz’dan hareket ederek İtalya’nın Taranto Limanı’na intikal eden Anadolu Görev Grubu, 12 Ekim’de İtalyan Uçak Gemisi Görev Grubu ile müşterek eğitimler gerçekleştirdi.

Eğitimlerin ardından Amfibi Görev Grup Komutanı Tümamiral Mevlüt Savaş Bilican ve 2’nci Amfibi Deniz Piyade Tugay Komutanı Tuğamiral Ali Yılancı, İtalya Deniz Kuvvetlerine ait ITS CAVOUR uçak gemisini ziyaret ederek incelemelerde bulundu.

[MaviVatan.net @mavivatannet]

Anadolu Görev Grubu, NATO’nun Neptune Strike 26-4 Faaliyetine Katılacak!

NATO’nun Artırılmış Teyakkuz Faaliyetleri kapsamında 16-21 Ekim 2026 tarihlerinde Kuzey Denizi, Adriyatik Denizi ve İyon Denizi’nde gerçekleştirilecek Neptune Strike 26-4 faaliyetine Türkiye, TCG ANADOLU, TCG GAZİANTEP fırkateyni ve TCG GÜR denizaltısından oluşan Anadolu Görev Grubu ile katılacak.

Faaliyetin “Medya ve Seçkin Gözlemci Günü” ise 19 Ekim’de Taranto Körfezi’nde, TCG ANADOLU çok maksatlı amfibi gemisinde gerçekleştirilecek.

[SHAPE - NATO Allied Command Operations @SHAPE_NATO]

SACEUR described his Theory of Victory at @WarsawForum today, outlining how Allies will block, blunt &, if necessary, break any attack against NATO.

The ultimate goal is to not get to that point & to maintain deterrence.

NATO is ready either way.

🔗 https://t.co/UFWe3m20tP

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

¡Feliz Día de la Hispanidad! 🇪🇸

Today, #STRIKFORNATO 🔱 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.

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

📰 STRIKFORNATO welcomes Rear Adm. Thomas T. Bodine as our new Chief of Staff.

🎖️ With decades of experience in naval aviation, carrier strike operations and joint leadership, he joins the command as we continue to strengthen @NATO readiness and deterrence.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/Bg0zIK3fWV

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

Tag der Deutschen Einheit! 🇩🇪

Today, #STRIKFORNATO 🔱 commemorates German Unity Day 🇩🇪, marking the reunification of Germany on 3 October 1990 and celebrating the values of freedom, democracy and unity that continue to shape the Federal Republic of Germany.

A committed @NATO Ally, Germany 🇩🇪 contributes to the Alliance’s operational readiness and collective defence across the Euro-Atlantic area. From the land to the sea, German service members demonstrate the readiness, professionalism and commitment that help strengthen NATO’s ability to deter and defend.

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

This week, our #STRIKFORNATO 🔱 interns stepped on board the 🇵🇹 NRP Dom Francisco de Almeida during a visit to the Portuguese Naval Base 🇵🇹.

From exploring the ship to learning about its capabilities and the daily life of its crew, our interns got a firsthand look at how the @MarinhaPT 🇵🇹 contributes to maritime security and @NATO operations.

⚓ Experiences like these are just one part of the STRIKFORNATO Internship Programme, giving young professionals the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in an international military environment.

✍️ Ready to kick-start your career in a multinational HQ? Applications for STRIKFORNATO’s Internship Programme are now open!

🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/a218Rn9uab

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪

[OTAN en français @OTAN_FR]

Des avions de chasse 🇬🇧, 🇩🇰, 🇳🇱 et 🇫🇷, appuyés par des avions ravitailleurs, ont pris part à un entraînement complexe au-dessus du flanc est

Les participants ont testé leur aptitude à coopérer dans des conditions difficiles, et à contrer et neutraliser des menaces ✈️

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk - JFCNF @JFCNorfolk]

🔱 Neptune Strike 26-3 has concluded, marking a new milestone for the Alliance.

For the first time, Neptune Strike expanded into the High North and North Atlantic as part of Arctic Sentry, bringing together Allied maritime, air, land and forces to enhance multi-domain integration across the Alliance.

✈️ Long-range air operations
🌊 Expeditionary planning
🤖 Autonomous systems

Allied forces strengthened interoperability and enhanced readiness, reinforcing NATO's deterrence and collective defence.

📖 More on Neptune Strike 26-3 here: https://t.co/MKvJUIJ0Ne

@COMUKCSG|@UKNATO|@DefenceOps| @DefenceHQ |@RoyalNavy|@UKCDS_MOD| @GenGJenkinsRM|@smrmoorhouse|@SHAPE_NATO| @NATOJFCBS|@JFC_Naples|@STRIKFORNATO| @NATO_MARCOM|@NATO_AIRCOM|@IcelandNATO|
@MFAIceland|@HMSPWLS|@RFATidespring| @MarineNationale|@EtatMajorFR|@FranceOTAN| @spmarfor|@EMADmde|@SpainNATO|@Defensagob

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

#STRIKFORNATO 🔱 was pleased to welcome a group of interns from @ItalyinPortugal 🇮🇹 to our HQ.

🧠 The visit offered an opportunity to learn more about @NATO’s strategic role, STRIKFORNATO’s mission, and the importance of multinational cooperation in strengthening collective defence and security.

🤝 Engaging with the next generation of diplomats is an important investment in building mutual understanding, fostering dialogue, and reinforcing the values that unite the Alliance.

👏 Thank you for your interest and thoughtful discussions—we wish you every success in your future careers!

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪
#ItalyinPortugal 🇮🇹🇵🇹

[U.S. Embassy Lisbon @USEmbPortugal]

🇵🇹 O Contra-Almirante Bodine assumiu as funções de Chefe de Estado-Maior da @STRIKFORNATO em junho. Depois de ter visitado a STRIKFORNATO quando cheguei e de ter ficado muito impressionado com tudo o que fazem, foi um prazer dar-lhe as boas-vindas a Lisboa e à Embaixada dos EUA!
- Embaixador John J. Arrigo

🇺🇸 Rear Admiral Bodine assumed the duties of STRIKFORNATO’s Chief of Staff in June. After visiting STRIKFORNATO when I first arrived and being very impressed with everything they do, it was my pleasure to welcome him to Lisbon and the U.S. Embassy!
- Ambassador John J. Arrigo

[NATO Air Command @NATO_AIRCOM]

Allied forces strengthened multi-domain targeting during an Allied Air Command-led training activity over NATO's eastern flank.

Aircraft from 🇩🇰 🇳🇱 🇫🇷 🇬🇧, supported by tankers from 🇫🇷 🇹🇷 and the Multinational MRTT Unit, worked alongside land, maritime and ISR assets to practise the Find, Fix, Track and Target (F2T2) process in a contested environment.

Read more: https://t.co/d95ZGnezuY

[NATO Air Command @NATO_AIRCOM]

Italian 🇮🇹 Eurofighters and Greek 🇬🇷 F-16s integrated for joint training over North Macedonia during enhanced Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike.

Led by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), NEST aims to strengthen NATOs multi-domain integration and reinforce collective defence.