NATO Fund to Borrow From Covid Playbook to Counter Russian Threat

NATO's new innovation fund, the NATO Innovation Fund, aims to leverage the success of the Covid-19 vaccine development process to counter the growing threat posed by Russia. The fund, which is expected to be launched later this year, will focus on accelerating the development of cutting-edge technologies that can enhance NATO's defense capabilities. The fund will draw inspiration from the collaborative approach used in the Covid-19 vaccine development, where governments, academia, and the private sector worked together to develop vaccines quickly. Similarly, the NATO Innovation Fund will bring together various stakeholders to foster innovation and speed up the deployment of new technologies. The move comes as NATO faces increasing challenges from Russia, which has been investing heavily in advanced military technologies. The fund is seen as a crucial step in ensuring that NATO maintains its technological edge and can effectively respond to evolving security threats.