Defence against Terrorism (DAT) programme
Countering terrorism with technology
NATO is developing new, cutting-edge technologies to protect troops and civilians against terrorist attacks.
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- 29 Sep-16 Oct 2008 - NATO
NATO to exercise counter-terrorism technology in Italy - 25 Aug-5 Sep 2008 - NATO
NATO tests new harbour protection technologies - 26-29 May 2008 - NATO
NATO sponsors a Precision Airdrop Capabilities demonstration - 24 Apr. 2008 - NATO
Armament Directors advance key NATO capabilities initiatives - 12-13 June 2007 - NATO
NATO workshop on man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) - 8-9 Nov 2006 - NATO
Technologies for countering improvised explosive devices demonstrated in Madrid - 18 Oct 2006 - NATO
Protecting civilian populations against CBRN attacks
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Opinions
- 12 Mar. 2008 - NATO
Briefing on defence against terrrorism and missile defence by NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment, Peter Flory - 2 Feb. 2005 - NATO
Video interview with Admiral Mario Bartoli, Coordinator of NATO's Counter-Terrorism Technologies Programme
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These technologies are aimed at preventing the kinds of attacks perpetrated by terrorists, such as suicide attacks with improvised explosive devices, rocket attacks against aircraft and helicopters.
Due to the urgent nature of the threat, most projects launched under the programme are focused on finding solutions that can be fielded in the near future.
What does this mean in practice?
The Defence Against Terrorism (DAT) Programme of Work is focused on eleven areas where it is believed technology can help. Individual NATO countries or Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD) groups are leading the various projects with support and contributions from other member countries:
More...How did it evolve?
The work programme was prepared by NATO’s Conference of National Armaments Directors - which brings together the procurement chiefs of NATO member countries - during their semi-annual meeting in May 2004. It was approved as part of an enhanced set of measures to strengthen the Alliance’s contribution to the fight against terrorism by NATO leaders at their 28-29 June 2004 Istanbul Summit.
Which NATO bodies have a central role?
NATO has appointed a Counter-Terrorism Technology Coordinator and established a Counter-Terrorism Technology Unit within its Defence Investment Division to coordinate efforts in the eleven areas identified and support the lead nations and groups wherever possible.
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