NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT)

09/26/2023

NATO’s Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference focused on Forging Global Interoperability and Cooperation. hosted by NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT), the conference brought together 105 Command Senior Enlisted Leaders and Non-Commissioned Officers from a diverse array of Allied and Partner nations.

The central theme of this year's conference was to promote interoperability and define the roles of Non-Commissioned Officers within the framework. In an increasingly interconnected world, this focus on cooperation and understanding is critical.

Learn more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-hosts-annual-csel-conference/

09/25/2023

Today, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General Philippe Lavigne, hosted Permanent Representatives to NATO.

This visit served Ambassadors as an excellent opportunity to further tie the work of NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) to ’s priorities and define how this Strategic Command contributes to effective deterrence and defence today, while preparing the Alliance to meet future challenges.

During their time at NATO Allied Command Transformation, a wide range of topics were covered which encompassed Strategic Foresight Analysis and Deterrence, Multi-Domain Operations, Digital Transformation and next generation tools to support Cognitive Superiority and decision making throughout NATO.

Learn more about the visit:
https://www.act.nato.int/article/permrep-visit-insights/

09/24/2023

Highlights of the week:
🔦 NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) collaboration is crucial for ’s future transformation. NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation General Lavigne welcomed NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Cavoli to share know-how and discuss the development of Multi-Domain Operations, interoperability across & more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/sact-receives-saceur/

🔦 Allied exercise '23, led by NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) & NATO Maritime Command, starts in Portugal:
✅ integrates Maritime Unmanned Systems into NATO operations seamlessly.
✅offers Allied troops the chance to collaborate with the private sector & academia.
✅ evaluates various solutions' benefits for capability development.
More: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-begins-opex-at-dynmsg23/

🔦 General Mille, Chief of the French Air and Space Force, during his visit NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT): “Together, we aim to develop next-generation assets and doctrines that will ensure we maintain the advantage in an ever-evolving security landscape”.
More info: https://www.act.nato.int/article/gen-mille-visits-act/

09/23/2023

The Warfighting Capstone Concept serves as a guiding principle for long-term success. It positions the Alliance's military strength to maintain its edge, ensuring continued advantage in complex security environment of the coming decades:

https://www.act.nato.int/our-work/nato-warfighting-capstone-concept/

09/22/2023

Unmanned vehicles, for operations underwater, above surface and in the air filled the jetty as a distinguished visitors’ day was held to mark the end of the Portuguese-led exercise Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS) and the transition to NATO’s Dynamic Messenger 2023. Military, industry, and academia gathered to display technologies, share best practices and demonstrate capabilities that will shape the future of operations.

“Alongside a commitment to digital transformation, Dynamic Messenger 2023 contributes to NATO’s efforts to become a Multi-Domain Operations-enabled Alliance. The exercise is a venue which allows for consultation and collaboration with industry and academia and, this year, provides Allied Command Transformation an opportunity to introduce our new Operational Experimentation Emerging Disruptive Technologies Task Force,” highlighted Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General Philippe Lavigne.

Read more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-begins-opex-at-dynmsg23/

09/21/2023

Constant teamwork between NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) is crucial for ’s future transformation initiatives.

Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General Philippe Lavigne, hosted Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Cavoli, for a day of knowledge sharing and discussion at NATO’s home in North America. During his visit to NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT), Gen. Cavoli took part in direct discussions with Gen. Lavigne on high-level Alliance initiatives, including the ongoing development of Multi-Domain Operations and the capacity for interoperability across the Alliance’s ecosystem.

Learn more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/sact-receives-saceur/

09/20/2023

“The essence of war is speed, and the convergence of air and space capabilities amplifies this reality,” stressed General Stéphane Mille, Chief of the French Air and Space Force during his visit to NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT).

He added: “We visit Allied Command Transformation to bridge the gap between theory and practice, to harness the full potential of air and space power for the challenges ahead. Together, we aim to develop next-generation assets and doctrines that will ensure we maintain the advantage in an ever-evolving security landscape.”

Learn more about the cooperation between NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and French Air and Space Force here: https://www.act.nato.int/article/gen-mille-visits-act/

09/19/2023

"Never alone again", says Lt. Cmdr. Kim Kalima from the Finnish Navy, the first appointed, full-fledged Finnish member of NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) team since Finland joined the Alliance.

Lt. Cmdr. Kalima, welcome to ’s home in North America!

Find more of the story here: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-welcomes-31st-member-finland/

09/18/2023

The future of warfare is dynamic, innovative & driven by collaboration.
, 's cutting-edge operational experimentation exercise, is paving the way for a new era in warfare by focusing on the seamless integration of unmanned systems into the maritime domain. This exercise is all about operational experimentation, teamwork & collaboration.

DYNAMIC MESSENGER, led by NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) & NATO Maritime Command:
✅ offers Allied troops the chance to collaborate with the private sector and academia.
✅ evaluates various solutions' benefits for capability development.
✅ integrates into NATO operations seamlessly.

More: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-conduct-opex-at-dyms23/

09/17/2023

Highlights of the week:
🔦 is a defensive Alliance.
Discussions at NATO Communicator Conference , led by NATO Allied Command Transformation, centered on defending 1 billion NATO citizens in the information domain by building and safeguarding NATO's collective resilience against cognitive threats.
Learn more: https://act.nato.int/article/act-hosts-ncc23/

🔦"Never alone again", says Lt. Cmdr. Kalima from the Finnish Navy, the first appointed, full-fledged Finnish member of NATO Allied Command Transformation team since Finland joined the Alliance.
Find more of the story here: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-welcomes-31st-member-finland/

🔦 This week NATO Allied Command Transformation & Hellenic National Defence General Staff teams held the NATO Training Technology Conference in Athens, Greece.
This event serves as a platform where , national representatives, academics & industry experts can delve into cutting-edge training tech developments: https://www.act.nato.int/article/nttc-2023/

09/16/2023

Exercise , led by NATO Allied Command Transformation & NATO Maritime Command, will bring 14 Allied nations & a partner nation Sweden and their assets together to test, demonstrate & improve the way are used in the maritime domain.

Learn more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-conduct-opex-at-dyms23/

09/15/2023

Military logistics have long served as a priority in the Alliance, both in support of NATO’s Military Instrument of Power, and as a standalone capability for Member Nations. NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) supports the development of capabilities and resilience pertaining to military movement, to ensure the necessary personnel, logistics, infrastructure, and stockpiles are readily available.

The next edition of Innovation Challenge, led by NATO Innovation Hub & Slovenska vojska/Slovenian Armed Forces, is focusing on planning, preparation, and real-time monitoring of military movements and transportation with the Trans-European Transport Network.

NATO Innovation Challenge is now open for participants with inventive digital solutions for mobility, planning & interoperability. Creative ideas, concepts & solutions are welcomed!

Look up & register: https://web.cvent.com/event/c8cd6c1e-ee7d-41dc-830e-9d2e477ca7c2/websitePage:fe8ca8bb-52d9-435d-8543-ae28057e9cc0

09/13/2023

Truthful, clear & timely communication from is crucial in a rapidly changing security landscape. A general topic of the NATO Communicators Conference is effectively using communication tools with the goal of protecting 1 billion NATO citizens.

NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy Marie-Doha Besancenot stated at the conference: "STRATCOM is NATO core business. It is a NATO priority. It is regularly discussed at the North Atlantic Council by the Secretary General and all Permanent Representatives. Our mandate is very clear: we must keep building on our outreach."

09/12/2023

At the NATO Communicators Conference , led by NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT), representatives from Ukrainian Armed Forces StratCom and the National Defense University talked of their approach to strategic communications specific to Ukraine 🇺🇦 and the key role it plays in defending the country & its people.

More about the conference here: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-leads-execution-of-ncc23/

09/11/2023

The importance of mastering Multi-Domain Operations has never been more relevant. With emerging threats from space and cyber Domains combining with existing land, sea, and air risk factors, the formation of a collective, multi-layered operational approach is paramount for the NATO Alliance.

The NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) recognizes the importance of developing this capability and actively seeks to further Alliance strengths and fill weaknesses. Even so, the Command cannot fully integrate these practices without the buy-in of Allied and Partner nations, academic institutions, and industry. As such, the theme of the 2023 Multi-Domain Operations Conference will emphasize the role of nations in building a Multi-Domain Operations-enabled Alliance.

Learn more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-leads-mdo/

NORFOLK, VA – As Allied Command Transformation prepares to host this year’s NATO Multi-Domain Operations Conference, the Alliance’s emphasis on orchestrating integrated Multi-Domain Operational capabilities continues to seek the full integration of Alliance capabilities to out-pace and out-thi...

09/10/2023

Highlights of the week:

🔦 strengthens capabilities' development with input from private-public partnerships, enhancing its member countries' readiness and defense.
European industry representatives visited NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) to explore its initiatives and ways for closer cooperation: https://www.act.nato.int/article/industry-leaders-visit-act/

🔦 NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) facilitated a NATO Model Event hosted by the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Participants from the Institute each represented a member nation. They simulated a North Atlantic Council session on the topic of NATO’s counterterrorism policy in Africa, a pertinent and growing issue within geopolitics. During this iteration of the NATO Model Event, students from the Virginia Military Institute each represented one of NATO’s 31 member states and Sweden as an invitee. Before the event, participants researched their country’s policy toward countering threats from terrorists in Africa. They explored the potential options their countries would most likely follow. More: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-conducts-nme-at-vmi/

🔦 As NATO’s Warfare Development Command, NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) leads initiatives like the annual Cyberspace Experimentation Campaign, a yearlong endeavour driving transformation and collaboration in cyberspace warfare. This campaign tests and validates innovative concepts, identifies necessary requirements and explores emerging and disruptive technologies supporting cyberspace operations. The results of these experiments feed transformational concepts and capability development products such as Operational Requirement Statements, Capability Requirement Briefs, Capability Programme Plans, and the NATO Defence Planning Process.
Learn more on NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) initiatives: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-cyberspace-experimentation-campaign/

09/09/2023

Providing accurate and truthful public messages is a potent tool for countering misinformation, sparking public engagement and building trust.

At the NATO Communicators Conference'23, NATO's communication experts will share their know-how for achieving Allied goals: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-leads-execution-of-ncc23/

09/08/2023

NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) facilitated a NATO Model Event hosted by the Virginia Military Institute. Participants from the Institute each represented a member nation. They simulated a North Atlantic Council session on the topic of ’s counterterrorism policy in Africa, a pertinent and growing issue within geopolitics.

During this iteration of the NATO Model Event, students from the Virginia Military Institute each represented one of NATO’s 31 member states and Sweden as an invitee. Before the event, participants researched their country’s policy toward countering threats from terrorists in Africa. They explored the potential options their countries would most likely follow.

Learn more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-conducts-nme-at-vmi/

09/08/2023

bolsters NATO's overall capabilities, fosters regional stability, and fortifies the Alliance.

Greetings to all the people of North Macedonia on their Independence Day!

09/07/2023

Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine has not only led to physical conflict but has also ushered in a new era of warfare in the digital realm. While cyberattacks were not a novelty before this conflict, the magnitude and sophistication with which they have been employed in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, though with mixed results, mark a significant turning point in the world of cyberspace. Over the past 18 months, cyberspace operations have taken centre stage, revealing a complex and evolving battleground that governments and organizations are racing to understand and address.

As NATO’s Warfare Development Command, NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is charged with leading initiatives like the annual Cyberspace Experimentation Campaign, a yearlong endeavour driving both transformation and collaboration in cyberspace warfare. This campaign serves to test and validate innovative concepts, identify necessary requirements, and explore emerging and disruptive technologies, in support of cyberspace operations. Results of these experiments feed transformational concepts and capability development products such as Operational Requirement Statements, Capability Requirement Briefs, Capability Programme Plans, and the NATO Defence Planning Process.

Learn more on NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) initiatives: https://www.act.nato.int/article/act-cyberspace-experimentation-campaign/

09/06/2023

The NATO Communicators Conference is a platform where communication experts come together to share knowledge and expertise. By tackling shared challenges, the Alliance can adopt best practices and create meaningful impacts in the competitive info-environment.

Prominent points of discussion will include:
- The realm of cognitive warfare.
- Enduring consequences of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
- The ascent of AI-driven tools.
- The central role of communications in today’s digital world.

ℹ️ https://act.nato.int/article/act-leads-execution-of-ncc23/

09/05/2023

strengthens capabilities' development with input from private-public partnerships, enhancing readiness and the defense of its member countries.

European industry representatives visited NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT), to explore its initiatives and ways for closer cooperation: https://www.act.nato.int/article/industry-leaders-visit-act/

09/04/2023

Every year, the NATO Modelling and Simulation Centre of Excellence brings the modelling & simulation community together to innovate and present solutions while also connecting ideas from the military, academia and industry.

The Forum'23 is approaching. NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT)'s Deputy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Torresi invites to participate in this annual event:
Look up & register: https://natoca2x2forum.mticket.it

09/03/2023

Highlights of the week:

🔦 NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) supports 's Digital Transformation and Multi-Domain Operations by testing new concepts & needs. The cooperation with Latvia will allow NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) to use the Latvian 5G test site for exploring operational technology.
Learn more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/5g-mou-signing/

🔦 NATO is committed to strengthening its posture in the maritime domain.
Maritime Security specialists from across the Alliance will gather to examine current challenges & tackle opportunities.
More on Maritime Security Regimes Roundtable: https://act.nato.int/article/cjos-coe-roundtable-2023/

🔦 NATO constantly conducts education & training programmes to increase the effectiveness and readiness of its Allied forces.
NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) leads NATO's military transformation: structure, forces & doctrine. This includes exercise and training, too: https://act.nato.int/activities/nato-education-and-training/

09/02/2023

is a defensive Alliance whose members are committed to safeguarding the freedom & security of all Allies, against all threats, from all directions.

Learn more on one of NATO’s core tasks - deterrence & defence: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_133127.htm

NATO is a defensive alliance whose members are committed to safeguarding the freedom and security of all Allies, against all threats, from all directions. Deterrence and defence is one of NATO’s core tasks. The Alliance deters aggression by maintaining a credible deterrence and defence posture bas...

09/01/2023

stands as an unwavering pillar of strength within , upholding the shared principles of security and solidarity.

Greetings to our Slovak colleagues and all the people of Slovakia on their Constitution Day!

08/31/2023

The recently accredited Space Centre of Excellence works to improve the Alliance’s expertise in the Space Domain and will provide knowledge, analysis, and products covering the three operational functions: Space Domain Awareness, Operational Space Support, and Space Domain Coordination.

While still in its infancy, the Centre’s mission of providing the catalyst for the comprehension, improvement and transformation of the Alliance’s Space power is a key aspect of developing the Alliance’s future capabilities.

Learn more about this newest addition to ’s Centre of Excellence programme: https://www.act.nato.int/article/nato-centres-of-excellence-space-coe/

08/30/2023

is contested at all times.

The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence is an important institution for the Alliance, providing a space for Allied and Partner Nations to collaborate on cyber-operations issues. The Centre is at the forefront of fostering innovative doctrinal development and training in an ever-growing sphere of importance.

The Centre’s persistent effort to conduct active exercises that expose vulnerabilities and provide a depth of lessons learned push forward the Alliance’s ability to educate and train its personnel on cyber-related initiatives. These efforts in turn contribute to the readiness of forces and resiliency of systems across the Alliance’s ecosystem in an important domain of operations.

Learn how this centre helps the Alliance's cybersecurity experts defend 's critical infrastructure: https://www.act.nato.int/article/nato-centres-of-excellence-cooperative-cyber-defence-ccd-coe/

08/29/2023

NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and the Latvian Ministry of Defence sign agreement to use 5G test site and will conduct an operational technology exploration event this fall to test 's latest research and development initiatives.

During the signing of the Memorandum, NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT)'s Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Guy Robinson remarked, “In signing this agreement, NATO will have the opportunity to validate new concepts and develop requirements in an operational environment that will support NATO’s Digital Transformation and Multi-Domain Operations ambitions.”

More: https://www.act.nato.int/article/5g-mou-signing/

Supreme Headquarters Allied Commander Transformation and the Latvian Ministry of Defence sign agreement to use 5G test site, and will conduct an operational technology exploration event this fall to test the Alliance’s latest Research and Development initiatives. Supreme Headquarters Allied Comman...

08/29/2023

The NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence is responsible for supporting the Alliance’s overall mission set by providing comprehensive and timely expertise on all aspects of energy security.

Given the importance of stable energy supplies for the Alliance’s readiness and resiliency, the Centre occupies a strategic position within the advisory functions of the Alliance. The Centre provides subject matter expertise through three main lines of effort:
- providing awareness of energy developments with security implications for ;
- improving the energy efficiency of NATO forces through common standards and reduction of fossil fuel usage;
- demonstrating energy-efficiency solutions.

These important perspectives range across the four pillars of the Centres of Excellence programme and assist the Alliance with its overall integration, readiness and resiliency initiatives.

Learn more about this know-how hub here: https://www.act.nato.int/article/nato-centres-of-excellence-energy-security-ensec-coe/

08/28/2023

The NATO Military Police Centre of Excellence is an innovative think tank and training environment for advancing military policing capabilities, serving as the motor of ’s effort to build an integrated, Alliance-wide military police for that is prepared for any challenge.

The Centre provides complex and effective military policing capabilities across all Alliance operations. It focuses on supporting the Alliance by preparing efficient military police officers for multinational cooperation. This readiness is particularly important given the changing nature of security environments in Europe and beyond over the past five years. In line with Allied Command Transformation initiatives, the Centre focuses on the full integration of operational considerations within the development of military policing doctrine.

Learn more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/nato-centres-of-excellence-military-police-mp-coe/

08/27/2023

Highlights of the week:

🔦Space is essential to 's deterrence & defence. This operational domain is crucial for Allied navigation, tracking, communication, missile detection and command & control. Have a look at NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT)'s 2023 Space Activities: https://act.nato.int/article/acts-2023-space-activities-recap/

🔦 The integration of gender perspective is important when building strong and effective armed forces.
Make an impact by working alongside to shape the future of warfare: https://www.innovationhub-act.org/event/gender-perspective

🔦 The upcoming Innovation Challenge is now accepting entries! It will center on Military Mobility, inviting creative proposals for enhanced military transportation planning, interoperable monitoring & efficient logistics:https://act.nato.int/article/nato-innovation-challenge-military-mobility-transportation

08/26/2023

At NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) our affection for our furry friends knows no bounds.
On this , let's celebrate these loyal four-legged companions whose mere presence never fails to bring a smile to our faces!

And don’t forget treats!

08/24/2023

The NATO Mountain Warfare Centre of Excellence helps to enhance ’s Multi-Domain Operations.

In an ever-evolving global security landscape, NATO’s ability to adapt and innovate is critical to maintaining its edge. The Centre stands as a testament to this adaptability, serving as a hub for knowledge and expertise in mountain warfare between the Alliance and its Partner Nations.

Learn how this centre is advancing mountain warfare: https://www.act.nato.int/article/nato-centres-of-excellence-mountain-warfare-mw-coe/

08/24/2023

Happy Independence Day, 🇺🇦!

Ukrainian people heroically defend their nation, land & our shared values. will continue to support Ukraine🇺🇦 for as long as it takes: https://act.nato.int/article/act-honours-ukraine-independence-day/

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08/23/2023

The Military Engineering Centre of Excellence aims to professionally advance and its partners on military engineering, enhance and incorporate effective interoperability of military engineering capabilities into Allied operations and exercises.

Learn more about this valuable NATO know-how hub: https://www.act.nato.int/article/nato-centres-of-excellence-military-engineering-mileng-coe-2/

08/22/2023

The Cold Weather Operations Centre of Excellence is a cornerstone of the Alliance’s continued warfighting readiness efforts, integrating the Centre’s expertise with Allied and Partner Nations to continually improve doctrine and foster engagement among Allies to improve overall cold weather operational capacities.

Led by experienced Norwegian operators and cold-weather experts, the Centre is a vital aspect of the Alliance’s mission to ensure readiness in all environments. The Centre leverages the Norwegian military’s collective expertise, along with those of Allied Nations with similar cold weather operational experience, to shape existing and future cold-weather operations. It allows the Alliance and its Partners maintain readiness for cold-weather operations and continuing to push forward innovation as ’s northern flank becomes increasingly important in the strategic geopolitical context.

Learn more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/nato-centres-of-excellence-cold-weather-operations-cwo-coe/

08/21/2023

The Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Centre of Excellence serves as an important educational and doctrinal development institution for , working to protect the security of Allied and Partner states domestically and abroad through anticipatory technological and tactical development, active improvised explosive device neutralization and training of stakeholders across the Alliance ecosystem.

Learn more: https://www.act.nato.int/article/nato-centres-of-excellence-counter-improvised-explosive-devices-cied-coe/

12/23/2022

This week Allied Command Transformation celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the NATO ACT Innovation Hub , one of the most prolific drivers of invention and creativity in ’s history.

The Innovation Hub has been a leading force behind innovation in the Alliance since its inception, with many of its greatest contributions coming to fruition in 2022. The Innovation Hub is made up of a diverse community of experts and innovators from across the Alliance who tackle NATO operational challenges and design solutions together. It is also the birthplace of countless NATO initiatives including federating national entities, leveraging open innovation, and pushing agile development.

Learn More: https://www.act.nato.int/articles/10-years-innovation-hub

12/22/2022

The NATO Medical Support Capstone Concept, ’s first ever strategic medical concept, was approved by the Military Committee recently. Underpinned by this strategic alignment, the NATO Medical Support Capstone Concept provides the basis for defining, understanding and integrating operational employment and capability development in the medical arena. It informs NATO’s mid and long-term medical planning and the development of Alliance medical capabilities through to 2040 in support of NATO’s combatant commanders engaged in Alliance missions across the spectrum of conflict.

NATO Allied Command Transformation was one of the leading institutions in the delivering this highly important concept.

Learn more: https://www.act.nato.int/articles/nato-medical-support-capstone-concept-approved