20th Edition of the NATO Modelling & Simulation Basic Course
The NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre of Excellence (M&S COE) conducted the 20th edition of the NATO Modelling & Simulation Basic Course in Rome from 16 to 20 March 2026.
The course was attended by 23 participants from 10 different countries, representing both the NATO Command and Force Structures.
Among the participants were university students from LUISS Guido Carli, LUMSA, and the University of Naples Federico II, reflecting growing academic interest in the field of Modelling & Simulation.
The course was delivered by Subject Matter Experts from NATO training centres, M&S COE staff, and external contributors, including representatives from industry, such as Leonardo, and academia, including the University of Defence in the Czech Republic, the University of Rome Tor Vergata, and the University of Genoa.
The programme provided an introduction to the main concepts, processes, and applications of Modelling & Simulation within the NATO context, with a focus on its use in training, experimentation, and decision-making.
During the course, participants showed interest in topics such as wargaming and the use of artificial intelligence, areas that are developing in both military and civilian contexts.
Future growth in the Modelling & Simulation sector is expected to be linked to the increasing use of advanced training environments, data-driven decision support tools, and broader digital transformation processes.
The course offers an initial point of contact for students and early-career professionals who may be interested in internship opportunities at the M&S COE.
The NATO M&S COE will continue its training and cooperation activities in the area of Modelling & Simulation.
Written by Cdr Dino D. Tropea NATO M&S COE
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The NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre of Excellence is dedicated to the promotion of Modelling & Simulation in support of operational requirements, training and interoperability. The Centre act as a catalyst for transformation through the involvement of NATO, governments, academia, industry, operational and training entities, by improving the networking of NATO and nationally owned Modelling & Simulation systems, the cooperation between Nations and organizations through the sharing of Modelling & Simulation information and developments and serving as an international source of expertise for transformation in the related domain. https://www.mscoe.org
NATO Centres of Excellence are nationally or multi-nationally funded institutions accredited by NATO. They train and educate leaders and specialists from NATO member and partner countries, assist in doctrine development, identify lessons learned, improve interoperability and capabilities, and test and validate concepts through experimentation. They offer recognized expertise and experience that is of benefit to the Alliance and support the transformation of NATO, while avoiding the duplication of assets, resources and capabilities already present within the NATO command structure. Although not part of the NATO command structure, they are part of a wider framework supporting NATO Command Arrangements. [source https://www.act.nato.int/centres-of-excellence]
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