iPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information without any third-party add-on solutions

Today, Apple announced that the iPhone and iPad have become the first consumer devices approved for use on classified NATO networks. This means an off-the-shelf iPhone running iOS 26 can access restricted NATO data without requiring any specialized security software or custom hardware modifications.

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Fernando Silva

Feb 26 2026

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