Royal Higher Institute for Defence

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠? Within the RHID, the DIRS (Defence, Industry, and Research Strategy) aims to strengthen Belgium's role in #Defense and #technology in Europe and beyond, while supporting the economy and employment. The Director of DIRS, the Colonel Steven Lauwereys, is seeking information on the use of #ObjectProcessModeling (OPM - ISO 19450:2024) for developing a technology roadmap. If there are individuals with insights or real-world experiences in this field, he would like to connect and learn more about their journey.

The Royal Higher Institute for Defence is pleased to announce an information briefing on knowledge security, more specific on the topic of security clearances, which will take place on Monday morning 25 November 2024. This information session is organised within the framework of DEFRA and the NGCAT Call and in cooperation with the National Security Authority (NVO) and the Security Service of Defence (ACOS IS). It is aimed at both the public and private sector. Where: Kwartier Maj Housiau, Martelarenstraat 181, 1800 Peutie Room: Room Ronny Voets (Building D5-chapel) When: 25 November 2024 Start: 09:00 AM Agenda 09:00 – 09:45 Registration and coffee 09:45 – 10:15 Briefing by NVO/ANS 10:15 – 10:30 Q&A 10:30 – 11:00 Briefing by ACOS IS 11:00 – 11:30 Q&A The site “Kwartier Maj Housiau” is difficult to reach by public transport. Parking is available on site. Registrations will close on 18/11/24. Registrations after this date will not be accepted.

🌍 Faced with the current global challenges, 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (HSSD). The High Studies for Security and Defence (HSSD) explore further the major contemporary challenges during their residential seminar on 18 and 19 October 2024 in Brussels. This multidisciplinary programme, organised by the Royal Higher Institute for Defence (RHID) in partnership with the EGMONT - Royal Institute for International Relations, brings together 30 auditors selected among senior officers and civilian executives from various security and defence-related sectors. 👩✈️👨💼 🎯 The themes addressed during this second session 2024-2025 are crucial: - Bart Asnot (Microsoft) opened the seminar with a presentation on the possibilities of #artificialintelligence and the threats it poses, a subject that is unavoidable for the modern defence sector. 💻 - Dr Joseph Henrotin (CAPRI and ISC Paris) delved into the military aspect of AI, putting its applications in future conflicts into perspective. 🤖 - Ine Van Wymersch, National Drugs Commissioner and alumna of the 2023-24 HSSD season, discussed the fight against crime and drug trafficking, which are major security issues for the future. 🚔 - Jean-Pascal van Ypersele (UCLouvain - Université catholique de Louvain) proposed a reflection on the impact of climate change on #geopolitics and #internationalsecurity. On Saturday 19 October, the day began with an analysis by Major Luk Sanders (RHID) on the state of global democracy 🗳️, followed by a panel discussion on political #extremism and relations with autocratic regimes. Finally, Bruno Masquelier (UCL) closed the seminar by explaining the importance of demography in contemporary geopolitics. 👥 🤝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐒𝐒𝐃, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. The moments of sharing and discussion enabled participants to forge lasting bonds and enrich their strategic perspectives. This training is essential for their careers in the defence and security sectors. 📢 Interested in joining the High Studies for Security and Defence? Applications for the 2025-2026 session are now open! 🚀 Apply now to become a key player in tomorrow’s security challenges. ==> https://lnkd.in/eh2UC6bE #AI #democracy #leadership

🌍 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐲𝐩𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬! Our evening talks are turning into a full afternoon colloquium! Come and explore the strategic issues surrounding Cyprus, a key crossroads between Europe, Asia, and Africa. 🗓️ Thursday 21 November 2024, from 14:30 to 18:30. Join us for an exciting half-day of discussions at the Conference Center on the Renaissance Campus in Brussels. 💡 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝: ⚖️ The territorial dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and the TRNC ⚡ Geopolitical tensions over offshore natural gas deposits 🌍 The strategic role of Cyprus in relations between Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean 🎤 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: 🔹 Panel 1: The Cyprus Dispute – Between Old Tensions and New Stakes, featuring: • George Hajipavli, University of Oxford • Cem Gürdeniz, Rear Admiral (retired), Koç Üniversitesi 🔹 Panel 2: Cyprus on the Levantine Chessboard – European and Arab Views, featuring: • Patrice MOYEUVRE, Brigadier General (retired), Institut des relations internationales et stratégiques (IRIS) • Sayed Ghoneim, Major General (retired), Institute for Global Security & Defense Affairs (IGSDA) 📅 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧? Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 14:30 to 18:30 📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞? Conference Center, Renaissance Campus (Rue Hobbema 8, 1000 Brussels) ☕ Networking and reception after the panels. 👥 Free event. Registration is required before 13 November 2024, via https://lnkd.in/eK-HtfXj #Geopolitics #Defense #Mediterranean #GlobalSecurity

🛡️ Presentation of the Royal Higher Institute for Defence (RHID) during the visit of the KU Leuven We had the pleasure of welcoming KUL for a meeting focused on strengthening 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 between the university and the Defence Industry and Research Strategy (DIRS). Several key points were discussed: 𝑅𝐻𝐼𝐷 𝑀𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 ==> The RHID acts as a 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐤 for the Ministry of Defence, coordinating the industrial and research strategy in the defense sector. It is also a 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬, while reinforcing Belgium’s strategic autonomy. 𝐷𝐼𝑅𝑆 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑦 ==> The RHID plays a 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 aimed at improving the Belgian Defence Technological and Industrial Base (DTIB) within the European and NATO framework. Through the Defence, Industry and Research Strategy (DIRS) unit, its mission is to develop and strengthen a Belgian industrial and technological defense base (DTIB) that can: • Support national security and defense policies while reinforcing the EU’s strategic autonomy • Position Belgium as a competitive and reliable technological partner in the development of European and transatlantic capabilities • Generate economic and social returns in the form of knowledge and dual-use (military and civilian) technologies • Ensure national autonomy in critical areas related to research, technological expertise, and industrial capabilities. 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 ==> Numerous partnerships are underway to develop innovative technological solutions in critical areas such as 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬. This meeting marks an important step in boosting synergies between KUL and DIRS, contributing to a more innovative and resilient defense. To learn more about potential collaborations with DIRS, you can visit the website: www.dirs.be #collaboration #research #innovation #security #defense #DIRS #technology #partnership

🚨 𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 At the Centre for Security and Defence Studies (CSDS), our researchers are always at the forefront of the latest developments in #security and #defence. Constantly engaging in international events, they ensure they remain up to date with cutting-edge insights and trends, continuing to inform policymakers with in-depth analysis and long-term strategic visions. 🌍 📊Most recently, our team took part in the Maritime Counter Terrorism Course, a NATO-accredited program, hosted virtually from October 8th to 11th, 2024 by the MARSEC COE_PAO - Maritime Security Centre of Excellence in Istanbul. 💻This course provided comprehensive knowledge on tackling terrorism in the maritime environment, addressing key issues like: 🔹 The history of maritime terrorism and insurgency 🔹 Terrorist motivations and recruitment methods 🔹 Threats related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) 🔹 Cyberterrorism in the maritime domain 🔹 Critical infrastructure protection in maritime operations Our participation enabled us to deepen our understanding of these crucial security challenges, while connecting with international experts dedicated to safeguarding our seas and global trade routes. 🤝 🌐At CSDS, we continue to expand our expertise through active #research, analysis, and strategic insights in the field of security and defence, ensuring that we contribute meaningfully to the development of future defence policies. 🗓️ Monthly Conferences with Leading Experts We also host monthly conferences featuring top experts in security and defence. Stay informed and don’t miss out on key insights – sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on upcoming events! 📧👇 https://lnkd.in/e3ZFCAXp #maritimesecurity #cybersecurity

👉We were present at the 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐲  ! On friday 4 October, the The Belgian Navy, Department of EWI, and VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship, organised a ‘Captains of Industry Day’ focused on the 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 ecosystem, the capacity needs of the Belgian Navy and #research & #development opportunities for SMEs, research institutions and large enterprises. Colonel Steven Lauwereys highlighted the opportunities DIRS (Defence Industry and Research Strategy) offers to the maritime security ecosystem and outlined the roadmap for creating a dedicated ecosystem for the protection of Critical Maritime Infrastructure. During the networking event, our Director General Baudouin Coppieters and our Innovation Manager Margo Degreef engaged with the present stakeholders. To learn more about funding opportunities, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞r --> https://lnkd.in/eTrxnPHN #innovation #defence #technology #industry #Belgium

Science and Technology in the Service of Security and Defence The royal Higher Institute for Defence will be present at the Académie royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique on saturday 19 October, for a 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. During this exceptional session of the Technology and Society Class at the 𝑃𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝐴𝑐𝑎𝑑𝑒́𝑚𝑖𝑒𝑠 in Brussels, several current or former members of the RHID will speak: Filip Borremans, our former Director General, will address the topic of science and technology in the service of societal security. Steven Lauwereys, Colonel of Aviation and Director of the DIRS (Defence Industry and Research Strategy), will discuss Belgian and international strategies in the field of security and defense. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥. Registration is required via the Royal Academy website 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFXCnffJ #security #technology #research #innovation

🔗 The Cognitive Load of "Network-Enabled" Infantry Soldiers: Study Day at the Royal Military Academy, Belgium. On 22 november 2024, the Royal Military Academy invites you to a 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 "𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤-𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝" 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬. This unique event, led by international experts who have collaborated with NATO, will explore this central concept in modern operations in depth. Participants will have the opportunity to discover innovative methods for measuring cognitive load in environments that reflect real operational conditions. Whether you are a LAND system acquisition manager or simply interested in the evolution of military technologies, this session will provide valuable insights into the assessment and integration of these systems into operations. Provisional Schedule: 🕒 Date: November 22, 2024 📍 Location: Royal Military Academy 📑 Program: • 08:30 - 09:00: Welcome • 09:00 - 09:15: Introduction • 09:15 - 09:45: What is Cognitive Load? • 09:45 - 10:15: Measuring Cognitive Load • 10:15 - 10:45: Break • 10:45 - 11:15: Tactical Scenarios for Systems Evaluation • 11:45 - 12:15: Practical Applications and Recommendations • 12:15 - 12:30: Conclusions and Q&A • 12:30 - 14:00: Lunch 📧 Registration: 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟐𝟐 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 at nicolas.bourguignon@mil.be Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with key figures in military innovation and research and to gain an in-depth understanding of the cognitive challenges faced by soldiers on the field. #infantry #innovation #defense #RMS #belgium

🔍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞! 📚In a constantly evolving world, understanding the underlying mechanisms of terrorism, #extremism, and radicalisation has never been more crucial. This is where Radices comes in — an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the annual publication of innovative Belgian research on these topics. 🌐 Radices stands out for its ability to bring together interdisciplinary scientific and academic #research that transcends traditional boundaries. Thanks to CUTA (Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis in Belgium), this research is available online for free as part of an open-access initiative. We are very proud to see articles from our researchers featured in this edition! 🔸 Maarten Danckaert, Deputy Director of the Centre for Security and Defence Studies, authored the foreword. 🔸 Additionally, the article "What Future for Israel After the War?" by Didier Leroy and Chloé Berger remains as relevant as ever. You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/eJDrACe7 📖 You can find all the articles from the latest volume of Radices here: https://lnkd.in/eiEX5Jkg Want to stay updated on the latest articles from our researchers? 📧 Don’t hesitate to subscribe to our newsletter! #Belgianresearch #geopolitics