NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska visited Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk, Virginia, from 11 to 13 November 2026. She had talks with the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Admiral Pierre Vandier and met senior ACT staff to address how the Alliance is adapting to the changing character of war. “Allied Command Transformation is NATO’s future-forward command, driving transformation, innovation and adaptation,” she said, adding: “As the nature of warfare evolves, so does our Alliance. New capabilities, concepts and ways of operating are essential for the Alliance to continue to protect 1 billion people in Europe and North America.”
Discussions covered ACT’s role in addressing requirements stemming from the changing character of war, including through lessons from Ukraine, realistic training, innovation adoption, and cyber capabilities enabling the warfighter. Ms. Shekerinska also took part in a roundtable with young ACT professionals and a wrap-up session with the command group. The programme underlined ACT’s role in keeping NATO ahead of evolving threats and ensuring forces remain ready and effective.
The Deputy Secretary General also visited Joint Force Command Norfolk, where she met Deputy Commander Vice Admiral James Morley.
Source: www.nato.int
