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What does collective defence mean?

Collective defence is the principle at the heart of NATO, meaning an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. It's why the UK and Netherlands' ship deal, supporting NATO forces, strengthens the security of every alliance member. This shared commitment deters potential aggressors and ensures mutual support in a crisis.

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UK, Netherlands ink £2.4B ship deal for NATO forces

Questions this opens up

Who protects NATO? What is deterrence? How does NATO work?

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