NATO opens applications for security innovations

Applications have opened for innovators from the UK and NATO to submit ideas to help solve critical defence and security problems.

NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) aims to support innovators to develop innovative technologies which could have defence and security benefits.

DIANA will work with universities, industry and governments across NATO’s 31 member countries to deter and defend against future threats.

The first pilot challenge call will run until late August and focuses on three areas: energy resilience; Sensing and surveillance; and secure information sharing.

UK minister for defence procurement, James Cartlidge, said: "We cannot underestimate the importance of prioritising technological innovation to tackle global security challenges.

"The launch of the DIANA work is a key step for NATO and will help harness the expertise that can be found across the Alliance. The UK is proud to be working closely with our Estonian counterparts and other NATO Allies."

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