NATO Completes Major Multinational Naval Exercise Neptune Strike 2026

NATO has concluded the fourth and final phase of its Neptune Strike 2026 exercise, a premier enhanced Vigilance Activity. This iteration involved 17 allied nations, over 20 naval vessels, and 40 aircraft operating across the Mediterranean and Baltic regions. Led by STRIKFORNATO, the exercise aimed to strengthen the Alliance's command and coordination capabilities for multinational forces, reinforcing collective defense and deterrence.