Atlantic Future Forum 2026 Co-Hosts Statement

On 11-12 November, representatives from 30 countries across Europe and the Atlantic convened in Oslo at the invitation of the United Kingdom and Norway. Hosted aboard HMS Prince of Wales following its participation in NATO’s Arctic Sentry, discussions focused on shared security in the Arctic and High North. With interventions from over 50 political and military leaders, government officials and industry leaders, participants recognised that at a time when global security is under strain, upholding unity has never been more critical.

Participants reaffirmed that NATO remains the foundation of collective security. They underlined the importance of a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO and welcomed the growing political and military leadership role of European Allies and Canada in strengthening credible deterrence and defence. The recent signing of the new Northern Navies Framework on 10 November by the Joint Expeditionary Force Naval Chiefs is testament to this cooperation.

The importance of maritime security and upholding international law at sea, as enshrined in UNCLOS, was agreed as essential to the security and prosperity of the Euro-Atlantic region. Russian aggression presents a prevalent, growing and evolving threat, and Ukraine’s security is fundamental to Euro-Atlantic security. Participants were clear that they will continue to support Ukraine to defend its sovereignty and reach a just and lasting peace.

Participants also recognised that strengthening national resilience is a core component of deterrence and defence. They underlined the value of whole-of-society approaches, drawing on Nordic and Allied experience of total defence, and the importance of protecting critical infrastructure, strengthening preparedness and reinforcing cooperation across government, industry and civil society.