Science and Technology Trends 2020-2040: Exploring the S and T Edge

Abstract

Science and Technology Trends: 2020-2040 provides an assessment of emerging or disruptive Science and Technologies (S and T) and their potential impact on NATO military operations, defence capabilities, and political decision space. This assessment draws upon the collective insights of the NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO), its collaborative network of over 6000 active scientists, analysts, researchers, and engineers, and associated research facilities. These insights have been combined with an extensive review of the open-source S and T futures literature and selected national research programs. The report aims to assist current and future military and civilian decision-makers in understanding emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1131124

Entities

People

  • D. F. Reding
  • John K. Eaton

Organizations

  • NATO Science and Technology Organization

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence Software
  • Brain Injuries
  • Computational Science
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Engineers
  • Health Services
  • Hypersonic Aircraft
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Applications
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Quantum Computing
  • Self Organizing Systems
  • Sensor Networks
  • Spacecraft Orbits
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space