In March 2025, the Dutch frigate De Ruyter test launched a Tomahawk land-attack cruise missile, which will soon be added to the De Zeven Provinciën–class frigates.

NATO 2024: Year in Review

Last year, NATO militaries continued carrying out core missions defending freedom of the seas and guarding alliance waterways.

Eric Wertheim
May 2025
2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO.

NATO Navies in Review

Alliance military budgets are again increasing as NATO navies prepare for a more dangerous future.

Eric Wertheim
May 2024
The Canadian frigate Vancouver

NATO Navies in Review

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the accession of new members have reenergized NATO and increased unity.

Eric Wertheim
May 2023
Italian aircraft carrier Cavour, the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), and the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle

NATO 2021: Year in Review

The navies of NATO have continued organizing together, training together, and equipping their forces for interoperability.

Eric Wertheim
May 2022