A coalition of 12 NATO member states is preparing to launch a new naval mission focused on the North Atlantic and the Arctic, according to reports from TASS citing El Pais.
The move represents a significant step in European defense integration, driven by sustained pressure from the US administration for allies to assume greater operational responsibility within the alliance.
The development comes as Washington seeks to recalibrate its security commitments, urging European partners to lead more prominently in regional defense.
The proposed mission aims to bolster security in high-latitude waters, areas of increasing strategic importance amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
This initiative aligns with broader discussions expected at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, where the US is preparing to place the security of the Strait of Hormuz at the center of the agenda.
The push for European leadership in both the Arctic and Middle Eastern theaters underscores a dual-front strategy for the alliance.