NATO Science and Technology Organization

NATO Science and Technology Organization
IndustryDefence, science and technology
PredecessorNATO Research and Technology Organization; AGARD, Defence Research Group, NATO Undersea Research Centre, SACLANTCEN
HeadquartersBrussels, Paris, La Spezia,
Key people
Dr. Bryan Wells, John-Mikal Størdal, Dr. Eric Pouliquen
Websitewww.sto.nato.int

The NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) is the primary NATO organization for defence, science, and technology. Its stated intent is to maintain NATO's scientific and technological advantages by generating, sharing, and utilizing advanced scientific ideas and insights, technological developments, and innovation to support the Alliance's core needs.