The STO is the primary NATO organization for defense science and technology. The STO’s mission is to promote and conduct co-operative research and information exchange within NATO and with its partners. The STO is governed by the Science and Technology Board and has three executive bodies: - The Office of the Chief Scientist (NATO HQ, Brussels) providing executive and administrative support to the Chief Scientist in exercising his/her three roles as STB Chairperson, Scientific Advisor and head of the Office. - The Collaboration Support Office (Paris, France) providing executive and administrative support to the activities conducted by national experts within thematic Panels and Group. - The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (La Spezia, Italy) organizing and conducting scientific research and technology development, centered on the maritime domain, and delivering innovative and field tested S&T solutions to address the defense and security needs of the Alliance.