NATO and European Union representatives met in Brussels to discuss military mobility, a key issue for moving troops, equipment and supplies rapidly across Europe during crisis or conflict. NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska and EU Political and Security Committee Chair Delphine Pronk led the informal meeting.
Participants focused on regulatory, logistical and infrastructure barriers that can slow military movement across borders. NATO considers rapid reinforcement essential to credible deterrence and defence, while military mobility also affects the ability of Allies and European partners to sustain support for Ukraine.
NATO is developing a Reinforcement and Sustainment Network designed to improve the movement and support of Allied forces. Allies are also expected to provide host-nation support and improve national logistics, while larger and more frequent exercises are being used to test the system in practice.
Shekerinska welcomed the European Union’s Military Mobility Package, particularly measures intended to streamline cross-border procedures and strengthen transport infrastructure. NATO said better coordination between the two organisations is necessary to avoid duplication and ensure that civilian and military systems work together.