Policy brief
Published:
Et samordnet forsvar: Standardisering som nøkkelen til interoperabilitet i NATO, EU og Norge
Summary:
This policy brief builds on findings from research on NATO–EU coordination in defense standardization and gives an overview of key actors and their roles. The original study shows how interoperability and standardization are increasingly used as strategic instruments in Brussels, reflecting their growing political relevance beyond purely technical domains. At the same time, Norway face challenges in keeping pace with developments, partly due to limited resources and participation. Norway must therefore strengthen both its national capacity and international presence, not only to safeguard operational and technological interests, but also to ensure influence in shaping the standards and frameworks that will define future defense cooperation.
• Anchor standardization efforts: Build competence and establish a national framework that clarifies responsibilities and priorities to ensure implementation in line with capability targets.
• Strengthen Norway’s contribution in NATO: Invest in sufficient personnel, increase participation in working groups, and support the revitalization of the standardization committee through appropriate representation.
• Position Norway as a learning arena: Use NATO exercises to develop interoperability, provide venues for technology development, and prioritize Smart Standards to enable rapid technological adaptation.
• Connect Norwegian industry and research more closely to NATO- and EU-based opportunities and partnerships.
• Anchor standardization efforts: Build competence and establish a national framework that clarifies responsibilities and priorities to ensure implementation in line with capability targets.
• Strengthen Norway’s contribution in NATO: Invest in sufficient personnel, increase participation in working groups, and support the revitalization of the standardization committee through appropriate representation.
• Position Norway as a learning arena: Use NATO exercises to develop interoperability, provide venues for technology development, and prioritize Smart Standards to enable rapid technological adaptation.
• Connect Norwegian industry and research more closely to NATO- and EU-based opportunities and partnerships.
- Published year: 2025
- Publisher: NUPI
- Page count: 4
- Language: Norsk
- Volume: 11
Written by
Aurora Haug Lilleløkken
Former employee