NATO Ballistic Missile Defence reaches a new milestone

Proliferation of ballistic missiles poses an increasing threat to Allied populations. NATO’s Ballistic Missile Defence capability protects European Allies’ territory using a network of multinational resources. Reaching a new milestone of Initial Operational Capability, NATO experts talk about how the system works and what it protects. Check out our animation demonstrating in simple terms what would happen in the event of a hostile missile launch and how NATO would protect its members: