Athens, Greece – February 14, 2025: Defence Standardization Advice (DSA), a leading private company specializing in Defence and Security Standardization Capacity Building Programs, successfully participated in the highly-regarded “NATO USE OF CIVIL STANDARDS” workshop, held at the Hellenic Armed Forces Officers Club in Athens from February 11 to 13, 2025.
The workshop theme “Civil as possible, Military only as necessary” focused on how to foster the relationships between defence and civil standardization communities in Emerging and Disruptive Technologies and on the implementation of specific provisions defined by the NATO Standardization Policy and attracted high-profile attendees from International and European Defence and Civil standardization Authorities.
Notable participants included representatives from the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS), the European Commission’s DG DEFIS, NATO International Staff/Defence Investment Divisiion, NATO Science and Technology Organization, NATO Digital Policy Staff and the NATO Standardization Office, the European Defence Agency, major Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) and other engaging Organizations such as ISO. IEC. ASTM International, SAE International, ETSI, EUROCAE, EUROCONTROL, DIGITALEUROPE, DIN, SIS, as well as Industry leaders, Universities and private entities.
During the event, DSA actively engaged with defence and security stakeholders and SDOs showcasing its expertise in interoperability and defence standardization capacity building. At its dedicated stand, DSA unveiled its newly developed Digital Knowledge Reinforcement Tools (app) and Serious Game-type interactive learning approach, created in partnership with Norwegian company House of Knowledge (HoK).
These tools support NATO’s standardization training efforts, particularly for the NATO Accredited Standardization Courses and training activities conducted by Warsaw Military University of Technology (MUT/WAT), the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) and the NATO International Staff/Defence Investment Division.
DSA’s founder, Nikolaos Myriounis, alongside his associates, demonstrated the company’s comprehensive portfolio of services to key experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. The company’s mission aligns with its vision: “Interoperability by Design”.
As an acknowledged member of the Hellenic Manufacturers of Defence Materiel Association (SEKPY) and accredited mentor by NATO DIANA, DSA is dedicated to addressing the challenges of emerging defence standardization. Through its services, DSA supports a diverse audience, including defence and security organizations, industries, academia, and standards development organizations (SDOs).
With a commitment to knowledge transfer and capacity building, DSA delivers a range of professional services, including training modules, serious games, e-learning, mentoring, and consulting. The company also facilitates EDF-HE partnerships and interoperability studies, strengthening defence and security initiatives worldwide.
Strategic Collaborations
At the sidelines of the workshop, DSA Founder, Mr. Nikolaos Myriounis, held a meeting with Ms. Claire d’ESCLERCS, Director of Membership Development and Education at ETSI with the scope to discuss the continuation of the successful cooperation between DSA and ETSI on Education about Defence Standardization.
The ETSI – DSA cooperation aims to introduce capacity-building programs on the use of civil standards in the defence sector. Through dedicated training videos, DSA and ETSI aim to promote the adoption of civil standards in defence programs and procurement legislation. The benefits of this integration are highlighted in the first ETSI-DSA video, now available online HERE.
DSA Founder Mr. Nikolaos Myriounis also held discussions with High Level Executives from ASTM International, SAR International, EUROCONTROL and the Ministry of Defence of France on potential future cooperation in capacity building programs on Defence Standardization.
DSA’s Associates
DSA’s impact on the workshop was reinforced by its esteemed associates, including:
• Mr. Magnus Hakvåg, CEO of House of Knowledge (HoK)
• Dr. Susann Lüdtke, Founder & CEO of Lüdtke Intelligence & Analytics (L.I.A.)
• Mr. Athanasios Tsakalos, EDF-HE Projects Manager
With an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers, networking sessions, panel discussions, and side meetings, the workshop provided an excellent opportunity for DSA to further its mission of advancing defence and security standardization through knowledge sharing and innovation.
About DSA
Defence Standardization Advice (DSA) is a private company (DEFSTAND PC) dedicated to enhancing the skills of defence and civil standardization stakeholders. By providing innovative solutions, consulting, and training, DSA contributes to the effective implementation and interoperability of defence standards across national and international platforms.
For further information on Defence Standardization Advice (DSA) and its initiatives, please contact:
Email: a.tsakalos@defstand.com
Website: www.defstand.com/
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