NATO summit: The defence ‘tech race’ is on — this is how NATO aims to get ahead

Published on June 26, 2025

Ahead of its summit in The Hague, NATO unveiled its Rapid Adoption Action plan to accelerate the integration of emerging technologies into defence systems within 24 months, amid growing concerns over geopolitical tensions and technological competition, particularly from China. With a push to raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, NATO aims to work more closely with start-ups and tech firms, addressing the current disconnect between defence procurement and innovation. Lessons from the war in Ukraine, especially the role of AI and drones, have highlighted the urgent need for modernization. NATO plans to offer a "badge of approval" for promising technologies, support dual-use innovations through the NATO Innovation Fund and DIANA, and invest in areas like robotics, semiconductors, and autonomous systems to reduce battlefield risk and strengthen industrial resilience.

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