NATO FUSE 2026

Distinguished Visitors’ (DV) Program for the combined
Digital Backbone eXperimentation (DiBaX26),
Layered Counter-UAS Initiative-X (LCI-X) Crucible 4-26, and
Next Generation Targeting (NGT) will take place on 29-30 October 2026 in Latvia.

These three complementary activities will be brought together under the name NATO FUSE – Federated Unified Sensing and Effects.

Working Level Engagement

• Focus on enabling capability adoption through engagement with procurement authorities, NATO entities, industry, and investors. 
• Target Audience: National Representatives with delegated authority of their principals (Chiefs of Defence and National Armament Directors) 

Distinguished Visitor Programme

• Focus on providing the operational evidence needed to support those adoption decisions. 
• Target Audience: Senior National and NATO Leadership (including Chiefs of Defence and National Armament Directors)

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