NATO and Systematic sign contract to advance land C2 training under Project DEMETER

As part of the ongoing Project DEMETER, a new contract has been signed between NATO and Systematic to extend and expand the delivery of both classroom and computer-based learning, Systematic announced on 28 January 2026.

The contract ensures seamless continuation and adaptation of current and future land command-and-control (C2) training while also securing the alliance’s ability to provide learning throughout the capability lifecycle.

Project DEMETER focuses on the provision and scalability of future land C2 capabilities and represents a collaborative effort between the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and Systematic.

The new contract also broadens the overall scope of education through SitaWare Aspire, Systematic’s digital learning platform, within the NCI Academy training framework. New training will be introduced, with the flexibility to adjust content to NATO’s evolving operational requirements and long-term training objectives.

Since contract signature in February 2024 SitaWare Headquarters, Systematic’s C4ISR solution, has been rolled out across NATO, reaching the key milestone of initial operating capability (IOC) in March 2025. Project DEMETER is on track to achieve its target of full operating capability (FOC) by the end of March 2026. To support this progress, the NCIA and Systematic are now extending their co-operation to further strengthen training collaboration.

“This joint approach to training delivery, with Systematic continuing to deliver training relating to COTS functionality and NATO providing the governance and NATO context, will continue to ensure the best possible learning experience for the NATO Land C2 operator,” Will Leeming, DEMETER project manager at the NCIA, was quoted as saying by Systematic.

“This second phase of the DEMETER project reflects the strong and growing co-operation between NATO and Systematic,” added Sven Trusch, managing director of Systematic’s German subsidiary. “The continued and enhanced capabilities offer a flexible, fast and dynamic approach to training. Together we are supporting NATO’s ambition to create and maintain the most superior Land C2 picture.”