NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte toured the AWACS base in Geilenkirchen, sending a sharp message of vigilance as Europe faces rising security risks. Standing alongside North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister-President Hendrik Wüst and NATO AEW&C Force Commander Maj. Gen. Andreas Korb, Rutte inspected the iconic E-3A surveillance aircraft and reviewed operational readiness. He emphasized that NATO’s eyes and ears in the sky are “fully prepared” to detect and counter any emerging threat. The visit come