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February 13, 2023 | International, C4ISR

NATO initiative to bolster alliance’s space-based data collection

Spy balloons sighted over NATO territory illustrate the need for data sharing among allies, including in space, said Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/global/europe/2023/02/13/new-nato-initiative-to-bolster-alliances-space-based-data-collection/

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