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03/07/2023

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08/08/2022

📢 Applications are now open for the NATO Innovation Challenge Fall 2022. This edition of the Challenge aims to develop creative tools and strategies for securing and managing in a contested environment – a scenario that is likely to become increasingly relevant to the Alliance. Hosted by the NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) Innovation Hub in partnership with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and the Romanian Ministry of Defence, the Challenge will broadly focus on from a whole-of-society perspective, combining civilian, economic, commercial and factors.

Initiated in 2017, the NATO Innovation Challenge is a brainstorming process that aims to develop efficient and cost-effective solutions to operational challenges that are common to Alliance and Partner Nations. It gives priority access to non-traditional innovators such as individual developers, and academia, while also expanding and deepening Alliance networks and collaboration – especially through the NATO Innovation Network.

The Challenge is open to all NATO Nations, providing high visibility for participants and their innovative solutions. Winners will have the opportunity to have their solutions funded and developed to scale, and will be invited to showcase their work at the NATO Edge Flagship Conference in Belgium on 25-27 October.

Abstracts can be submitted online until 19 September. Find more information here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3BLwLuo

12/07/2022

What is the future of and ?

Mr. Dale Reding, Scientific Advisor to the NATO Chief Scientist, shares his thoughts about disruptive and emerging technologies that are on the horizon – and what they may mean for the Alliance – at our recent 70th anniversary event in Paris.

Watch his full presentation below ⤵️

Mr. Dale Reding, Scientific Advisor to the Chief Scientist, shares his thoughts about key disruptive and emerging technologies on the horizon, and thei...

01/07/2022

On 15 June, we celebrated 70 years of science and technology in NATO with a symposium at the OECD in Paris.

This event brought together high-level NATO and military officials, policy experts, and industry leaders for discussions on a wide range of topics – including the future of defence and S&T in an uncertain world, the landscape today, and the industry’s role in responding to emerging challenges. The symposium was an occasion to not only celebrate NATO’s illustrious history in global technological leadership, but to reaffirm the critical role that science and technology play in preserving peace and freedom – today, and for generations to come.

See more photos from last week’s event on our Flickr page ➡️ https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzVa6Q

And for more about the history of the NATO Science and Technology Organization, check out our 70th anniversary booklet ➡️ https://bit.ly/3aRyNh4

29/06/2022

At the in Madrid today, NATO leaders approved a new , setting out the Alliance’s priorities, core tasks and approaches for the next decade.

The 2022 Strategic Concept defines the security challenges that the Alliance faces, and outlines the political and military tasks that NATO will carry out to address them.

In reaffirming that NATO's key purpose is to ensure collective defence, the Strategic Concept also notes that "emerging and disruptive technologies are altering the character of conflict, acquiring greater strategic importance and becoming key arenas of global competition. Technological primacy increasingly influences success on the battlefield."

The Strategic Concept goes on to highlight "the cross-cutting importance of investing in technological innovation":

"We will promote innovation and increase our investments in emerging and disruptive technologies to retain our interoperability and military edge. We will work together to adopt and integrate new technologies, cooperate with the private sector, protect our innovation ecosystems, shape standards and commit to principles of responsible use that reflect our democratic values and human rights."

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3AiLH2x

28/06/2022

“There is a technological revolution happening right now: a green energy revolution, and one that can be of huge benefit for our militaries… I believe that in the future, the most advanced military vehicles, and the most resilient armed forces, will be those that do not rely on fossil fuels.

“By making our equipment more efficient, and by taking full advantage of new technologies, we can improve our militaries and strengthen our security, as well as help tackle climate change.”

At the first High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change and Security held on the margins of the , NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that Allies have decided to reduce gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030, and to reach net zero by 2050.

Learn more about 's Climate Change and Security Impact Assessment ➡️https://bit.ly/3AaZg3G

And watch the Secretary General's full remarks below ⤵️

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27/06/2022

In the margins of the NATO Defence Ministry this month, the Ministers of France, Germany, Greece, Italy the Netherlands and the UK made an important step towards developing the next generation of . In dedicating 26.7 million EUR to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project, the six countries reaffirmed their commitment to equipping their helicopter fleets with the capabilities needed to maintain their technological edge.

Medium multi-role helicopters play a key role across a wide range of military and civilian areas. They are critical to carrying out search and rescue missions, medical evacuations, and transporting equipment and people. The NGRC project aims to design, develop and field a medium-lift rotorcraft to replace Allies’ existing fleets – a significant portion of which will reach the end of their lifecycle in the coming years.

In support of the NGRC project, the NATO STO Applied Vehicle Technology (AVT) Panel is conducting a study on the impact that next generation rotorcraft could have on military operations. Through supporting and synchronizing with other NATO efforts, such as the Joint Capability Group Vertical Lift (JCVGL) and NIAG Study Groups, the team is working to more quickly make this new capability a reality. This work, together with previous rotorcraft research carried out by the AVT Panel, provide the NGRC project team with a greater understanding of possible enhanced capabilities and where new technologies may lead.

With last week’s announcement, the project now moves into the Concept Stage, which will be executed by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). NGRC participants, together with industry, will begin exploring new technologies that could meet Allies’ operational needs, including hybrid and electric propulsion, and open system architecture. The results from the AVT Panel’s work will also provide an accelerated starting point for multiple NGRC studies to be conducted during the Concept Stage, allowing the project to focus its resources on enhancing the overall quality of information that will carry forward into the Development Stage.

Learn more about the NGRC project: https://bit.ly/3A9WrQm

And read about the AVT research project here: https://bit.ly/3OzbBmi

23/06/2022

“I’m certain that strategic competition in technology will be a defining feature of the 21st century.

And as the development of disruptive technologies continues to accelerate, the free and democratic world can accept nothing less than a position of global leadership.”

STO CSO Director Mr. John-Mikal Størdal opens our symposium to celebrate 70 years of science and technology in NATO.

Watch his full remarks below ⤵️

https://youtu.be/HmbyxTKwOWo

Mr. John-Mikal Størdal, Director of the NATO STO Collaboration Support Office, delivers opening remarks at the NATO STO Symposium celebrating 70 years of ...

15/06/2022

This year, the Science and Technology Organization (STO) proudly celebrates 70 years of science and technology in NATO – a significant milestone in international scientific collaboration.

At the STO, our enduring mission is to unite scientists and engineers in the pursuit of common goals. Although the STO has operated under different names over the course of the last 70 years, it has continuously facilitated the flow of knowledge between nations, opened the door for global collaboration, and enabled NATO to maintain its technological edge.

Read more about our rich history in our special booklet ➡️ https://bit.ly/3aRyNh4

And watch our latest video to find out more about how we came to be the world’s largest collaborative network for defence science and technology research ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePWDiQwM

03/06/2022

The Applied Vehicle Technology (AVT) Panel, the Science and Technology Organization’s expert Panel that addresses platform technologies for vehicles operating in all domains, held its successful 49th Panel Business Meeting (PBM) in Sibiu, Romania from 23-27 May 2022.

Representatives from most NATO Nations and Enhanced Opportunity Partners joined the event, including representatives from the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics. Mr John-Mikal Størdal, CSO Director, gave a briefing on the results of the last NATO Science & Technology Board Meeting and introduced the CSO’s guidance for the way ahead.

In the development of AVT’s Programme of Work, the Panel endorsed one new Research Task Group on:
• Progressive Rotorcraft Propulsion Alternatives;

In addition, it approved five Exploratory Teams on the following topics:
• Designing hypersonic gliding vehicles,
• Thermal protection materials for extreme environments,
• Climate Change Mitigation and Impact on NATO Platforms,
• Survivability and Armor protection levels for Uncrewed Ground Platforms
• Assessment of Perovskite Advanced Functional Materials

02/06/2022

Last week, the Sensors and Electronics Technology (SET) Panel successfully concluded its 2022 Spring Panel Business Meeting (PBM) in Bled (SVN). Held as an in-person meeting, it brought together 59 participants from 22 Nations and NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT).

During the week, the Panel heard several briefings on topical and militarily relevant subjects, including quantum, passive and active radars, Counter-IED, and optical underwater communications. The three Focus Groups drew upon current activities, the revision and decision of the future Programme of Work, the most recent technical developments, and the latest emerging technologies.

The PBM concluded with the approval of three new Exploratory Teams (one particularly oriented to Young Scientists) and endorsed three new Technical Teams. In addition, several national members indicated their interest in joining Cross-Panel Technical Teams.

In conjunction with the PBM, the SET Panel held the SET-312 Research Specialists’ Meeting (RSM) on “Distributed Multi-Spectral/Statics Sensing”. During the event, 23 authors and 2 keynote speakers presented their papers highlighting the latest research results in this field, encouraging discussions on the impact of the results on NATO operations and inspiring the way ahead.