NATO DIANA Warfighters Challenge
The Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters special challenge, run with NATO Allied Command Operations (ACO) & Task Force Maven. Selectees receive €100,000 contractual funding each, with demonstrations due December 2026.
Challenge areas
Countries represented
All 10 tracked companies
Matrix Pro Sims
GBUnited Kingdom · Warfighters Challenge
Provides COTS wargaming and simulation software (Command Professional Edition) for military training, operational analysis, and multi-domain modelling across air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains.
Hadean
GBUnited Kingdom · Warfighters Challenge
Develops AI-powered large-scale simulation and command & control software (dominAI, populAI) using distributed cloud computing to accelerate decision- making and reduce cognitive load for commanders.
Watchtower Labs
USUnited States · Warfighters Challenge
AI-first defence startup developing multi-agent systems for logistics decision support, simulation modelling, and operational planning in contested environments; holds US DIU prototype contracts.
Flai
SISlovenia · Warfighters Challenge
Develops AI-driven LiDAR and point cloud processing (FlaiCortex engine) to generate tactical terrain maps and 3D spatial intelligence; supports OAKOC analysis and air-gapped sovereign deployment.
Grist Mill Exchange
USUnited States · Warfighters Challenge
Operates a commercial data marketplace connecting defence and government customers with 375+ vetted data providers via anonymised, secure procurement channels to accelerate mission-critical data access.
Decent Cybersecurity
CZCzechia · Warfighters Challenge
Develops quantum-resistant cybersecurity, AI-driven threat detection, and blockchain-based security solutions for critical infrastructure including defence, space, and unmanned systems.
ETE Technology
TRTürkiye · Warfighters Challenge
NATO-certified defence software company developing multi-domain simulation (hymots®), AI-enabled ISR fusion (nginr®), and education/training/exercise systems for joint warfare environments.
Onebrief
USUnited States · Warfighters Challenge
Develops a cloud-based Command Decision Platform integrating agentic AI, real-time data, and collaborative planning tools to modernise military staff processes across all US services and coalition partners.
Picogrid
USUnited States · Warfighters Challenge
Provides an open-architecture integration platform (Legion API) that unifies disparate military sensors, drones, and autonomous systems into a single real-time C2 network; selected to support Project Maven across NATO.
Levato AS
NONorway · Warfighters Challenge
Develops Vantage, a cloud-native wargaming and decision-support platform enabling commanders to explore courses of action via high-speed simulation and AI-agent analysis for multi-domain operational planning.
Source
Warfighters Challenge selection announcement (July 2026)Data reviewed 2026-08-23. Figures reflect the current tracker dataset; see the methodology for how counts are maintained.