NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence experts meet in Latvia
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The fourth annual NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) Conference took place on 6 - 9 May 2025 in Riga, Latvia. The event provided a forum for high-level policy discussions on the current state of and potential adaptions to NATO IAMD.
Photo: Gatis Dieziņš (Aizsardzības ministrija)
The conference, which focuses on political and strategic-level themes, engaged NATO delegates, senior decision-makers in capitals, and stakeholders from across the Alliance.
The Secretary General opened the conference with keynote remarks highlighting the critical role of IAMD for NATO’s deterrence and defence. Mr Rutte underscored the need for Allies to invest more in defence and increase overall defence industrial production in light of global security challenges.