NATOWave is an aesthetic and musical subgenre that blends 1980s synthwave and vaporwave visuals with modern and Cold War-era military footage, specifically focusing on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Emerging from niche online defense communities like r/NonCredibleDefense, the meme style utilizes VHS glitch effects, neon blue filters, and retro-futuristic grids to present military power through a nostalgic lens. It serves as a counterpoint to other 'wave' movements, often emphasizing themes of collective defense, democratic values, and technological superiority. Beyond its visual appeal, NATOWave has become a digital cultural phenomenon used to express geopolitical stances through highly stylized, lo-fi military edits.