• NATO sharpens its technological edge
• Me and my machine | The F-35A fighter jet
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On Friday 22 October 2021, Allies launched the NATO Innovation Fund to invest in cutting-edge technologies. The fund is expected to invest 1 billion euros with innovators across the Alliance working on emerging and disruptive technologies.
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On Thursday 21 October 2021, NATO Defence Ministers agreed to NATO’s first-ever strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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On 22 October 2021, at a signing ceremony hosted by NATO’s Secretary General, Defence Ministers from 17 Allied countries agreed to take the lead on the development of NATO’s first Innovation Fund.
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On Thursday 21 October 2021, NATO Defence Ministers endorsed NATO’s 2021-2025 Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).
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NATO Defence Ministers on 21 October 2021 took decisions to strengthen the Alliance’s security and lay the groundwork for the NATO Summit in Madrid next June.
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Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to NATO Headquarters on 21 October 2021, ahead of meetings of Allied Defence Ministers. Mr Stoltenberg thanked Secretary Austin for his leadership and the strong commitment of the United States to NATO, saying he looked forward to taking important decisions on the future of the Alliance.
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Defence Ministers from 15 NATO Allies reaffirmed their commitment to multinationally develop, acquire and deliver Ground Based Air Defence capabilities, which will protect Allied personnel, equipment and facilities from air-based threats. This was done in the margins of the NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting on 21 October 2021.
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The Ministers of Defence from 11 NATO Allies launched three multinational High Visibility Projects to provide chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protection equipment; develop and procure CBRN detection and identification systems; and potentially establish a network of CBRN defence facilities. The letters of intent launching these initiatives were signed in the margins of the NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting on 21 October 2021.
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The NATO-Industry Forum is the primary venue for strategic dialogue with industry on NATO capability planning, development and delivery. Sponsored by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the Forum is co-organised by Supreme Allied Commander Transformation General Philippe Lavigne, and NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment Camille Grand.
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o On 18 October 2021, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană met with Hungary’s Minister for Innovation and Technology, László Palkovics, at NATO Headquarters to discuss how the Alliance will maintain its technological edge.
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NATO kicked off its annual deterrence exercise on 18 October 2021, with dozens of aircraft from across the Alliance practising the defence of NATO’s European Allies. The week-long exercise, called “Steadfast Noon”, is taking place over southern Europe, and involves aircraft and personnel from 14 NATO countries.
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This Italian pilot, who must remain anonymous for security reasons, flies the F-35A fighter jet, a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft. Learn about the aircraft, what equipment he needs to fly it and why he enjoys being in the skies in one of the most technologically advanced aircraft available to NATO. The pilot was part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission and was stationed at Ämari Air Base in Estonia.
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