I am grateful to the organizers of NCT Virtual Europe 2020 for providing me with a wonderful platform for dialogue with the exact audience I need to improve our collective CBRN defense capabilities.

Thanks to NCT Virtual Europe we can disseminate these research works, as well as the investigations we are developing to detect coronavirus on surfaces.

Our individual and collective military bio-defense capabilities must be ready and able to support civilian pandemic preparedness, response, and recovery if it is to remain relevant.

Research into new technologies is one of the activities of Spanish EODs. The EOD-CBRN Group of Seville has been researching together with the University of Seville for more than three years in optical technologies.

It might have huge impacts not only for the military but also for the resiliency of our societies. The NCT Virtual Europe serves as a perfect venue to discuss future requirements for CBRN Defence capability development.“

This went along with tremendous reductions of military capabilities as well as capacities for the most European Countries. Now we are facing not only asymmetric and already ongoing hybrid threats, but we also have to be prepared for collective defence, again.(…)

“During cold war times, the development of CBRN capabilities was a linear process with well-known steps. In the current geo-strategic environment, the process is more dynamic and military capabilities are focused on fighting asymmetric threats, mainly caused by terrorist groups all over the world. (…)

The JCBRN Defence Centre of Excellence contributes to this approach by supporting various projects, events and formats – not only theoretically but also by providing real life and practical support. NCT Virtual Europe serves as a perfect venue to disseminate these ideas to a broader audience.”

In a world that is quickly shifting, we are thankful that NCT quickly adapted to provide a virtual way for us to learn about and celebrate new innovations in the CBRNe world.”

“For sure, as NATO remains our primary customer it is also the aim of both sides, for NATO as well as for the EU to enhance their interaction and cooperation, also in the area of CBRN Defence. This has been stated in the ‘Joint NATO – EU Declaration’ and other relevant documents. (…)

“Engagement is the new currency for events and NCT Virtual USA truly knocked it out of the park! It was easy to connect and network with others, to navigate through the exhibit hall, and to enjoy presentations in the speaker room. (…)

“NCT is an extremely important forum to share best practices and help prepare for the ever evolving threat environment.”