03 Jun. 2020

This issue of Operational Highlights provides a timely overview of the emerging technologies in the power sector including energy storage and electro-mobility, focusing on exciting new trends in energy storage research and development. We also have a closer look at the strategic importance of rare earth minerals that are a critical for energy security. As well we touch upon how we can reduce the likelihood of cyberattacks against control systems used to monitor and manage our critical energy infrastructure. Lastly, we provide fresh insights on NATO initiatives in military energy efficiency.

Disruptive and enabling technologies in the energy sector
BY MS MARJU KÕRTS

The strategic importance of rare earth minerals for NATO, EU and the United States and its implications for the energy and defense sectors
BY MS MARJU KÕRTS

Securing the industrial internet of things: Policy considerations for reducing cyber risks to industrial control and safety systems
BY MR ÓSCAR RECACHA ORTEGA, MR VYTAUTAS BUTRIMAS

Pulling the Thread for U.S. Air Force Mission Assurance
BY MR MARK A.CORRELL

NATO’s Experience in the Field of Energy Efficiency for Armed Forces
BY MR ANDREA MANFREDINI

Interview with Commander Andrea Manfredini on his article: “The Paradox of NATO’s Inefficiency in the Field of Energy Efficiency for the Armed Forces”
BY MR ANDREA MANFREDINI