NATO HQ 2 Feb. 2005 Windows Media Player

Countering terrorists with techonology Video interview with Admiral Mario Bartoli, Coordinator of NATO's Counter-Terrorism Technologies Programme Background NATO's contribution to the fight against terrorism Admiral Bartoli talks about the cutting-edge technologies that NATO is developing to defend against terrorist attacks. The Programme consists of nine priority armaments projects that, once implemented, will give the Alliance the capabilities to counter very real, and very specific threats. These include protecting large-body aircraft from portable air-ground missiles; protecting harbors and vessels from surface and subsurface attacks; detection, protection and defeat of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons; and new technology for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance of terrorist activities. Interview Questions:   In May 2004 NATO launched a programme to develop cutting-edge technologies to help defend against terrorist attacks. Can you tell us what technologies have been developed? .wmv/1109Kb Why is NATO placing such an emphasis on counter-terrorism in these specific areas? .wmv/946Kb Will these technologies be used to protect civilians, as well as troops in mission areas? .wmv/1037Kb These nine projects are quite complex and broad. How will they be managed and developed, and what is your role as the Coordinator and the role of your unit? .wmv/1327Kb What is the process in these nine areas, and when do you expect to have these technologies used in real life situations? .wmv/1131Kb Looking ahead to 2005, can we expect any major events regarding the development of these technologies? .wmv/1104Kb Transcript of the interview - Audio version: .MP3/3933Kb