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Terrorism in all its forms poses a direct threat to the security of the citizens of NATO countries, and to international stability and prosperity. It is a persistent global threat that knows no border, nationality or religion and is a challenge that the international community must tackle together. NATO’s work on counter-terrorism focuses on improving awareness of the threat, developing capabilities to prepare and respond, and enhancing engagement with partner countries and other international actors.

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  • NATO invoked its collective defence clause (Article 5) for the first and only time in response to the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 on the United States.

  • NATO’s Counter-Terrorism Policy Guidelines focus Alliance efforts on three main areas: awareness, capabilities and engagement.

  • NATO has a Terrorism Intelligence Cell at NATO Headquarters and a Coordinator oversees NATO’s efforts in the fight against terrorism.

  • A regional Hub for the South, based at NATO’s Joint Force Command in Naples helps the Alliance anticipate and respond to crises arising in its southern neighbourhood.

  • NATO is a member of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and supports it through AWACS intelligence flights.

  • NATO develops new capabilities and technologies to tackle the terrorist threat and to manage the consequences of a terrorist attack.

  • NATO cooperates with partners and international organisations to leverage the full potential of each stakeholder engaged in the global counter-terrorism effort.

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  • The DAT POW aims to develop technologies and measures against terrorism and other asymmetric threats to mitigate Allied critical shortfalls.

  • The programme is based on common funding - member countries pool resources within a NATO framework - with projects being led by one NATO nation or body and supported by others.

  • Projects cover topics such as the protection of forces, infrastructure and harbours with a view to enhancing NATO interoperability.

  • Successful projects include technologies to defend against mortar attacks, precision air drop technologies and protection of harbours and ports, to name a few.

  • All content taken from NATO  are credited  sourced to NATO.

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