# Experts Urge NATO to Coordinate Unmanned Systems

An opinion article recommends that NATO coordinate large numbers of relatively inexpensive unmanned air, land, and sea systems, supported by artificial intelligence and sustainment capacity, to strengthen deterrence and offset a possible reduction in U.S. forces in Europe. The proposal points to a potential long-term market for unmanned platforms, integration, maintenance, and operational support across NATO members, but identifies no funded program, solicitation, contract value, or procurement schedule.

- Defense contractors can use the proposal as a market-planning signal to assess capabilities in multi-domain unmanned systems, AI support, integration, maintenance, and operational sustainment.
- Interoperability across NATO members and lifecycle support are central to the concept; suppliers with relevant capabilities may consider how their offerings address those needs.
- This is a strategic recommendation, not an active procurement opportunity. The article names no acquisition pathway, funding, or proposal deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Sources
- [Drone warfare could save NATO](https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/6169598-unmanned-systems-prevent-russia-aggression) - The Hill