13/05/2026
It's a wrap! STEADFAST DETERRENCE 2026 has come to close for all ACO Commands and 32 participating Allies. The exercise showcased how JSEC and Enablement can make a difference in deterrence.
Thank you to the NATO Joint Warfare Centre for leading STEADFAST DETERRENCE 2026 and advancing NATO’s collective readiness, innovation, and deterrence across the Euro-Atlantic area. Proud to contribute alongside our Allies and partners. Tusen Takk!
"STEADFAST DETERRENCE 2026 was designed to replicate the complexities in the Arctic and the High North, integrating real-world plans, cutting-edge simulation technologies and AI-enabled warfighting platforms. Overall, STEADFAST DETERRENCE 2026 played a major role in operationalizing NATO's Concept for Deterrence and Defence of the Euro-Atlantic Area, demonstrating that we train to fight and win."
- Major General Ruprecht von Butler, Commander NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC), and the Exercise Director
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)
NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT)