NATO's Logistics Committee met 12-13 November 2026 at NATO Headquarters to discuss ways to strengthen the Alliance's warfighting readiness. Effective logistics are essential to NATO's deterrence and defence. Military strength is not only about having the right forces and equipment, it is also about being able to move, supply and sustain them when and where they are needed.
National Logistics Directors met with NATO partners, including the European Union, to share perspectives and enhance cooperation on military mobility and improve logistics standards. They also highlighted the importance of cooperation between governments, armed forces and industry. Strengthening logistics also means strengthening resilience. NATO forces depend on civilian infrastructure and essential services, including transport, energy and communications. Keeping these services running in a crisis or conflict is vital to NATO's readiness.
Allies also discussed defence planning, delivering Host Nation Support requirements and the importance of exercises to strengthen logistics and enablement, including in contested environments. These discussions will help guide the review of NATO's Logistics Action Plan and further strengthen the Alliance's ability to reinforce and sustain its forces.
