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On Thursday (29 October 2026), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for the faster delivery of the capabilities needed for Allied deterrence and defence. At NATO Headquarters in Brussels, he urged the Committee of National Armaments Directors’ (CNAD) Autumn Plenary Session to turn commitments into contracts, strengthen cooperation with industry, and ensure that increased defence investment translates into military strength. “NATO is stronger when we develop, produce and equip our forces together, Mr Rutte said.
Building on decisions made at the NATO Summit in Ankara, National Armaments Directors focused on accelerating defence production, improving procurement and acquisition, and strengthening industrial preparedness. Discussions also addressed deep precision strike capabilities and how to optimise the Committee’s work to deliver concrete results. A session with Interoperability Platform partners provided an opportunity for further exchanges.
Established in 1966, the CNAD creates the conditions for Allies to cooperate in equipping their armed forces. Its remit has since expanded to defence industrial production, helping translate military requirements into interoperable capabilities. The Secretary General is the Chair of the CNAD and, on the occasion of its 60th anniversary, said: “Let us use this anniversary to celebrate the achievements of your cooperation. And also set for ourselves a higher level of ambition for what the CNAD must achieve next.”