IOTA Targets Defense Sector: DPP Aims to Enhance Military Logistics and Collaborative Efforts

In the recent IOTA 2 initiative overseen by the European Defence Agency (EDA), the comprehensive application of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the evolution of military operations has been evaluated, with 74 data attributes being reported indefinitely. IOTA co-founder Dominik Schiener mentioned that this project does not involve the IOTA Foundation, although it seems noteworthy. We recently provided an update regarding the IOTA Foundation’s introduction of a Digital Product Passport as part of its efforts for the European Blockchain Pre-Commercial Procurement, which is funded by the European Commission. The report indicates that two initial applications for DPPs were created, each targeting distinct circular economy scenarios, utilizing blockchain for tracking and auditing data. This innovative project was prominently featured at the recent Incubation Forum for Circular Economy in European Defence (IF CEED), organized by the European Defence Agency (EDA). According to a blog post by the EDA, a project named “IOTA 2” has been successfully carried out to outline the “requirements for a defense Digital Product Passport (DPP) for body armor.” As stated in a report by co-founder Dominik Schiener, the introduction of the DPP concept in the military aims to enhance operations by greatly improving traceability, product authenticity, and inventory management. What does DPP stand for? The Digital Product Passport was created as a system for sharing data to enhance the circular economy of products. According to our findings, this is achieved by exchanging pertinent information within the supply chain while preventing any unnecessary leaks. Interestingly, its application in the military context has been observed to enhance interoperability in various areas including procurement, maintenance, logistics, and among different nations. An excerpt from the EDA post states: The system includes multiple elements: a distinct and long-lasting identifier for the item, a reliable data medium (which may include a physical mark or device), a digital link that connects the tangible product to its information stored digitally, and an IT framework that enables secure data transfer.