ACT Challenge: Innovating technology for security challenges

https://lnkd.in/dc4JUkjf NATO and Emerging Technologies—The Alliance’s Shifting Approach to Military Innovation Oct. 21, 2024 Stephen Herzog Dominika Kunertova NATO has long taken a top-down approach to upstream military innovation and technology governance––supporting the production of platforms and capabilities to counter specific threats. Yet, traditional partnerships in the military–industrial complex are ill-suited to many contemporary challenges lying at the intersection of technology and great-power competition with Russia and China. Today’s emerging and disruptive technologies are increasingly dual-use and do not always have clear military applications. Embracing the new era of defense innovation will require NATO to innovate itself.

"The integration of disruptive technologies into national defense strategies is a pivotal aspect of maintaining a competitive edge in modern warfare and security. Marcantonio Global's collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense exemplifies a proactive approach to innovation, focusing on key technological areas that are vital for national security. The alliance's efforts in scouting and accelerating potential capabilities within these domains underscore the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing the military's technological prowess. The Defense Technology Innovation Program, the Defense Logistics Innovation Forum and the DoD Centurions Program are indicative of the commitment to fostering a culture of innovation that can yield transformative solutions for defense and security challenges. The involvement of senior Pentagon leadership further emphasizes the strategic significance of these initiatives, aiming to create a robust pipeline of advanced technologies that can be integrated into defense strategies effectively." - Co-Pilot, AI

Week reading... NATO’s Digital Transformation Implementation Strategy provides a roadmap that outlines how, by 2030, NATO will leverage digital technologies in all its areas of operations to foster its technological edge in executing its core tasks of deterrence and defence. The strategy highlights four key outcomes for the Alliance: = Strength across all domains – maritime, land, air, cyberspace and space. = Elevated digital standards to ensure NATO remains future-proof. = A more advanced data picture using real-time analytics. = Enhanced decision-making supported by more effective data sharing. #NATO

The Defense Innovation Board Summer 2024 meeting emphasized incentivizing tech adoption, enhancing innovation cooperation with allies, and supporting the warfighter. Overall many of the recommendations appear duplicative of past recommendations that still miss at the heart of the challenge with innovation tied to PPBE and the Large Programs. Recommendations included encouraging risk-taking, establishing career paths for innovators, and prioritizing collaboration between the Department of Defense, industry, and the end-user. Efforts focused on aligning incentives for faster tech adoption and optimizing innovation cooperation with partners and allies, stressing the importance of centralized coordination and regulatory reforms in engagement with NATO, AUKUS, and Ukraine. The DIB also plans future studies on unmanned systems and nontraditional defense industry engagement. JointWerx #DIB #innovation #defense

NATO DIANA - NATO’s 2025 Accelerator Programme for Defence Innovation On December 11th, NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (NATO DIANA) announced a new cohort of innovative companies that will join its accelerator program in January 2025. These firms – seven of whom are Canadian – will be joining NATO DIANA’s 2025 cohort of innovators. Challenges focused on several innovation areas in security and defence, including data and information security, critical infrastructure and logistics, and human health and performance. The seven successful Canadian innovators: Quantropi Inc. (data and information security) SDQ Solutions Canada (data and information security) Synaptrain Technologies Inc. (data and information security) TACTIQL (data and information security) Reaction Dynamics (critical infrastructure and logistics) Flosonics Medical (human health and performance) Qidni Labs Inc. (human health and performance)       https://lnkd.in/eEthJ3mV

Start-ups have been a missing player in U.S.-Japan defense cooperation. Now, Japan's emerging dual-use start-up ecosystem is opening new possibilities for U.S.-Japan alliance growth.

My Field Report: NATO- Ukraine Defense Innovators Forum (June 4 -6, 2024, Krakow, Poland) is out by the Emerging Threats Group, Oxford Changing Character of War Centre. https://lnkd.in/d9dk7DDt The report higlights key points such as - Allied Interoperability, Procurement Innovation - Agile Capabilities: NATO DIANA, NIF Ecosystem - Lessons for Beyond the Ukraine War This forum reinforced the importance of accelerating work in the private sector -with government support- on critical defense tech innovations in Europe and beyond!

The latest insights into NATO's strategic priorities highlight evolving opportunities for industry collaboration across defense and security sectors. As NATO members continue to adapt to emerging challenges, companies can play a key role in advancing innovation, interoperability, and resilience across allied forces. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCeMrqwy

🤖 Join the First International Defense Tech Summit in Ukraine — Defense Tech Valley, organised by BRAVE1, on October 3-4 in Kyiv Hundreds of Ukrainian and foreign investors, manufacturers, military, and representatives of key government stakeholders will share how the Ukrainian defence tech industry has become one of the world's innovation hubs. This Summit will demonstrate to the whole world that Ukrainian defence innovations are not only about the latest technologies but also about promising business projects. As part of the summit, investors: 🪙 Will learn more about investment opportunities in Ukraine's defence innovation sector; 🪙 Will receive a clear roadmap for investing in Ukrainian defence tech; 🪙 Will be able to communicate directly with Ukrainian developers, representatives of the Defense and Security Forces, and government officials to form a better understanding of the development of Ukrainian defense tech. In addition, Ukrainian developers will pitch their projects to investors to attract additional funding for the development of their products. They will be able to establish partnerships with international investors and manufacturers. Today, the entire Ukrainian defense tech industry is focused on achieving one goal – providing our military with effective technological solutions. Become part of the creation of a modern global defence tech hub! Register investsummit.brave1.gov.ua 🎫

📣 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬!📚 Let's have a detailed discussion about the crucial role of maintaining military replicator systems. • Regarded as absolutely essential for smooth, uninterrupted military operations. It's like the oil that keeps the machinery of defense running smoothly ➡️ • Often referred to as the solid foundation or the backbone, on which modern defence structures are built. Without it, defence would be like a castle built on sand🛡️ • Currently, it's creating a significant amount of buzz in the field of defence technology research, making it a central point of discussion for researchers and scholars around the globe 🎯 We'll start with a two-part deep dive: 1️⃣ Why does this matter to you and the world at large? - It's all about readiness. Maintaining these systems ensure that the military remains prepared and equipped for any eventuality 🚀 - It significantly enhances efficiency, creating streamlined processes that save both time and resources 🌐 - It plays a crucial role in strengthening security measures, boosting the safety and protection of nations ⚙️ 2️⃣ What's the latest chatter in research circles? - Efforts are being geared towards improving the resilience of these systems, making them robust and able to withstand even the hardest of hits 🏗️ - Researchers are working on fine-tuning the performance metrics, so that every bit of the system works at its optimal capacity 📊 - There's a lot of work going into developing advanced functionalities that will take these systems to the next level of defence technology 🔬 💡 Now it's your turn! - Do you have any insights or views on this subject? - Any specific challenges or potential solutions that you think need to be addressed? We invite you to share your thoughts using these hashtags: #DefenceTech #MilitaryTech #ReplicatorSystems #Innovation ✏️ I can't wait to read your comments below. 👍 Found this post helpful? Make sure to like and share it with your networks. 💼 We'll continue bringing you valuable insights in the fascinating field of defence technology.