NATO Military Chief Urges Innovation in Underwater Defence
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, delivered a keynote address at the SEAFUTURE 2025 Conference in La Spezia, Italy.
Emerging disruptive technologies are reshaping the underwater environment — only faster, broader, and with global consequences.
He emphasized that NATO and its partners must think differently and explore creative solutions that combine military expertise, scientific research, and commercial innovation.
The Admiral highlighted new opportunities arising from increased defence investment agreed at the NATO Summit in The Hague, allowing for more resources to be channelled into R&D and innovative technologies.
Author's summary: NATO chief calls for innovation in underwater defence.