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Cellular Defense: Biotechnology as the Strategic Frontier for NATO
What is the central argument of “Cellular Defense”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-01-07
Biotechnology has ceased to be an exclusively civilian domain, transforming instead into a disruptive force within the landscape of global security and collective defense. NATO has officially identified biotechnology and human enhancement technologies as a priority area within the Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) essential for maintaining a tactical edge.
The concept of “Cellular Defense” emerges as a necessary response to a threat environment where bioconvergence integrates biology, data, and molecular engineering. Strategic foresight analyses highlight how this technological fusion is rewriting the paradigms of national resilience and the protection of troops on the ground.
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What is Cellular Defense: Biotechnology as the Strategic Frontier for NATO?
The concept of “Cellular Defense” emerges as a necessary response to a threat environment where bioconvergence integrates biology, data, and molecular engineering.
Why does Cellular Defense: Biotechnology as the Strategic Frontier for NATO matter for European defence?
Strategic foresight analyses highlight how this technological fusion is rewriting the paradigms of national resilience and the protection of troops on the ground.
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