What Happened
Alliance To Conduct First Event By End Of 2026
NATO is planning to conduct its first cross border sensor-to-shooter test by the end of 2026, involving at least two member states from central and eastern Europe. The test will utilize the alliance’s Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative digital backbone to pass targeting and other data between participating nations. According to Brigadier Chris Gent, the goal is to create a challenging scenario with data passed between nations, allowing for increased use of AI and autonomy. This development was reported by Janes.