NATO Request for Industry Participation: Operational Network – Extension (ON-X)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is seeking industry participation in a hybrid event to discuss the Operational Network - Extension (ON-X) program. The program aims to develop a scalable, secure, multi-cloud Enterprise solution to support up to NATO Secret (NS)-level data. The event will provide an opportunity for companies to provide feedback on the high-level description and requirements of the program. The NCIA will also seek to understand industry capabilities and perspectives to inform upcoming procurement actions related to ON-X. • The ON-X program will deliver between 2026 and 2030 with an estimated through-life cost of 1.6 BLN EUR up to 2035. • The program aims to establish an Enterprise multi-cloud capability for seamless information exchange up to NS. • The private cloud will be built as a sufficiently scalable, service-based architecture, enabling flexible growth and broad adoption across the Enterprise. • The program will provide benefits such as enhanced scalability, agility, and continuous modernization, increased enterprise-wide collaboration, and enhanced resiliency and survivability.