In addition, society’s dependence on critical infrastructure – such as buildings, industrial complexes, tunnels and bridges, harbours, public works and public transport – must be protected from both accidental and intentional destruction due to explosions or attack. The ability of vehicles and other platforms to remain operational after attack is of utmost importance to mission success. Protective measures on these platforms must be lightweight and take up as little space as possible, whilst also remaining affordable and – of course – effective. Successful mission completion, after all, includes safe transportation of troops, minimal collateral damage and effective operation under challenging circumstances. In these cases, vigilance and preparedness are of utmost importance.īeyond personal protective equipment, we develop and enhance innovations in the domains of infrastructure and (weapon) platforms, such as vehicles. We also prepare military and first responders for situations in which the actual risk of an incident or attack is low, but the social or economic impact or consequences are high. We develop operational methodologies, strategies and solutions for deployment of state-of-the-art technologies that protect and defend in missions and operations. Putting expertise to workįor more than 75 years, TNO has been a leading, independent institute for Research & Development in the field of protection, munitions and weapons (PMW). And our aim is to provide optimal personal and platform protection and weapons systems to enable mission completion, minimal collateral damage and a safe return home. Our knowledge, innovations, assessments and resources enable us to innovate at the crossroads of protection, mission goals, and cost-efficiency. TNO applies its expertise to create a comprehensive protection model that takes both tangible and intangible aspects of missions into account. On land, at sea, in the air and even in space. In turn, we must prepare them for these demands with the highest levels of protection available. From terrorism to piracy, and from geopolitical instability to competition for resources, the threat landscape demands more and more from our military, police and first responders. The lines between military operations and civil protection are becoming increasingly blurred, and the threats increasingly complicated. The modern battlefield and the modern adversary take many forms.
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