13 July 2026 11:25 UTC · NATO · NATO News · Source · Email X Link

NATO selects 10 companies for Decision Superiority challenge

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DIANA and ACO select 10 innovators for Decision Superiority
Each company receives EUR 100,000 and will demo by December 2026

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NATO’s DIANA and Allied Command Operations selected 10 companies to develop AI/ML and software for modelling, simulation, targeting support and operational wargaming.
Each company will receive EUR 100,000 to integrate and demonstrate solutions in a cloud-based environment aligned to real-world use cases, culminating in demonstrations by December 2026.
Solutions will augment existing AI-enabled platforms, including Maven Smart System NATO, and will be refined with NATO operational end users.

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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 13 July 2026 2 MIN READ NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), in close collaboration with Allied Command Operations (ACO), has selected 10 companies to advance cutting-edge capabilities under its Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters challenge. The challenge aims to enhance NATO’s operational effectiveness through improved modelling and simulation, targeting support and operational wargaming. The selected innovators are: Matrix Pro Sim Hadean Watchtower Labs Flai Grist Mill Exchange Decent Cybersecurity ETE Technology Onebrief Picogrid Levato AS The innovators will develop and demonstrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and software solutions designed to enhance NATO’s operational planning and execution. Their technologies will be integrated into a cloud-based environment aligned to real-world use cases, supporting faster and more effective decision-making across the Alliance. The solutions will augment existing AI-enabled digital warfighting platforms, including Maven Smart System NATO (MSS NATO) that is currently used by Allied Command Operations (ACO). MSS NATO brings together data from multiple sources to improve situational awareness, targeting and operational planning, forming the foundation for more dynamic, data-driven operations. DIANA and ACO will work together to integrate the advanced analytical tools provided by these innovators into NATO’s digital environment to enable more adaptive, real-time decision-making. Each of the 10 companies will receive EUR 100,000 in contractual funding to support the integration and demonstration of their solutions. Over the coming months, they will engage directly with NATO stakeholders, including operational end users, to refine their technologies and demonstrate their impact in a simulated, mission-relevant setting. These activities will culminate in a demonstration phase by December 2026, where solutions will be assessed for their potential to support NATO operations and future adoption pathways. Link was copied to clipboard

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