SCI-250 tests Directed Energy Devices in collaboration with CNAD
Nine NATO nations participating in SCI-250 elected to voluntary share their national experts and resources to test emerging technologies like Directed Energy devices that have several potential applications in NATO’s current missions, but also in civilian counter-terrorism scenarios. This trial also demonstrates internal NATO synergies that were developed between the Science & Technology Organization and the Conference of National Armaments Directors, as it is funded in part via the CNAD Voluntary National Contribution Fund on Counter IED. It is a great example of NATO providing a mechanism for a small group of nations and committed individuals to benefit NATO as a whole, fully in line with the Smart Defence concept. This framework permits the leveraging of national research programs to the benefit of the entire Alliance.
