iPhone and iPad are the first consumer devices cleared for NATO ‘RESTRICTED’ classification

Apple's iPhone and iPad running iOS 26/iPadOS 26 with the 'indigo' government configuration have been approved and listed in the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue (NIAPC) to handle NATO RESTRICTED classified information; the article highlights that indigo enables secure access to Mail, Calendar, and Contacts without extra software beyond device management. The report notes that the certification reflects strict vetting and recognized security standards (e.g., Common Criteria/INFOSEC approvals), and mentions device security features such as Touch ID/Face ID, Memory Integrity Enforcement on A19/M5 chips, and VPN support.