The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) continues to support the NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) with an agreement signed with PIT-RADWAR S.A. for the service and maintenance of the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Software-Only Pack (CSOP).
The contract covers the maintenance and operation of the system for 3 years, until the end of 2028, including the infrastructure at the Joint Force Training Centre (JFTC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland and at the Forward Operating Base in Sigonella, Italy.
This agreement, is a continuation of the 2017 contract between PIT RADWAR S.A. with the NATO AGS Management Agency (NAGSMA) for the implementation of the NATO AGS CSOP system.
About NATO AGS and NSPA
AGS is a custom-made system procured, collective owned and operated by NATO for all 32 Allies and contributes to a range of missions such as protection of ground troops and civilian populations, border control and maritime safety, the fight against terrorism, crisis management and humanitarian assistance in natural disasters.
As AGS System Manager, NSPA manages and coordinates the programme on behalf of the 32 NATO nations. The core supporting team for the AGS is based at the NSPA headquarters in Luxembourg, but many elements provide support from the AGS Main Operating Base in Sigonella (Italy). NSPA provides this support to participating nations through its AGS Support Partnership.
About NSPA
NSPA is NATO’s lead organisation for multinational acquisition, support, and sustainment in all domains. The Agency links industry and nations to find the most cost-effective and efficient solutions, whether for national or collective defense. NSPA is headquartered in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with main operational centres in France, Hungary and Italy. The Agency employs over 1,500 staff and oversees more than 500 contractors worldwide.
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