Digital Twins & Operational Agility 

Enabling a smarter, safer force

When complexity increases, agility wins. In today’s dynamic defence landscape, digital twins are no longer experimental, they are essential enablers of mission readiness, logistics resilience, and real-time insight.

At Sopra Steria, we don’t just create digital replicas of systems. We deliver dynamic, connected models that simulate, test, and improve operations across the physical and digital spectrum. For the Ministry of Defence specifically, digital twins unlock new levels of preparedness, decision support, and lifecycle control across domains.

We don’t simulate for the sake of simulation. We simulate to optimise, adapt and act: faster, smarter, and with full sovereignty.

What is a Defence Digital Twin?

A digital twin is a live, evolving model of an asset, system, or operation continuously updated with real-world data. It allows decision-makers to test scenarios, forecast outcomes, and improve performance without putting assets or lives at risk.

At Sopra Steria, our digital twins support:

  • Operational planning & rehearsal

  • Logistics chain modelling & optimisation

  • Predictive maintenance & readiness tracking

  • Training environment generation

  • Force structure and mobility testing

Why it matters to the Ministry of Defence?

As the Armed Forces modernise their platforms and operational concepts, complexity rises: joint-force coordination, multi-domain environments, extended logistics, aging assets, and evolving threats.

Digital twins offer critical capabilities to:

 

Simulate mission scenarios before deployment

Anticipate failure points across fleets and assets

Improve safety and reduce cost across planning and execution

Enable commanders to make faster, data-driven decisions

Stress-test logistics and support chains

Our approach: Data-driven, modular, defence-ready

 

Built for real-world use, not just modelling
We tailor our twins to operational needs; not lab specs. Our teams co-design models with frontline users, ensuring relevance, usability, and mission fit.

Connected to live data
A digital twin is only as good as the data it uses. We integrate IoT, ERP, asset telemetry, and C2 systems to keep your twin current, relevant, and valuable.

Simulate across the lifecycle
From procurement to decommissioning, our twins support analysis at every stage: acquisition impact, readiness planning, MRO optimisation, and beyond.

Secure, sovereign by design
We design simulation and twin environments that respect data sensitivity, security clearance, and local/EU regulatory frameworks.

Where Digital Twins add immediate value

  • Joint training & simulation: Build secure, flexible rehearsal environments for multi-unit and coalition exercises

  • Logistics resilience: Simulate parts flow, depot capacity, and contingency routing for high-readiness support

  • Fleet modernisation: Model the lifecycle cost, availability and impact of new platforms

  • Base infrastructure planning: Use spatial twins to plan facility upgrades, power systems, and defence mobility

  • Operational forecasting: Simulate mission outcomes using real-world force data and historical scenario inputs

Sopra Steria Wins Purple NECTAR Award for AI Innovation in Defence

Nov 21, 2025, 12:24 PM
Title* : Sopra Steria Wins Purple NECTAR Award for AI Innovation in Defence
Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control recognised as leading solution in the 2025 Defence Innovation Challenges

Sopra Steria has been awarded the Purple NECTAR Prize in the AI category for its Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control, developed as part of the 2025 Defence Innovation Challenges. The award recognises the most promising new technologies that can strengthen the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) through practical, operationally relevant innovation.

Purple NECTAR is the MoD’s annual innovation programme bringing together Defence specialists, industry partners and knowledge institutions to co-develop new mission-ready capabilities.

Award-winning solution: Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control

Sopra Steria’s winning prototype demonstrates how trusted, explainable AI can support commanders during complex operations by:

  • improving situational awareness;

  • accelerating and validating tactical decision-making;

  • coordinating multi-domain information;

  • supporting mission resilience through automated analysis and recommendations.

The solution uses a multi-agent AI architecture, in which specialised AI agents each focus on a dedicated operational function – such as intelligence gathering, logistics coordination or risk assessment – and collectively support the command chain with coherent, explainable insights.

The Purple NECTAR jury highlighted the solution’s practical applicability, responsible AI principles, and alignment with Defence needs for speed, clarity and sovereignty.

Winning the Purple NECTAR Award is a great recognition for the collaborative work between Sopra Steria and Defence innovation teams. Our approach is fully focused on delivering AI that commanders can trust, even in the most demanding operational environments.  Donné Kok Account Manager Defence & Security, Sopra Steria Nederland

 

Second showcased innovation: Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (Challenge 2)

Alongside the award-winning Challenge 8 solution, Sopra Steria also presented its prototype for  Challenge 2: Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (MDLS)

The MDLS is a dynamic logistics simulation environment that enables Defence planners to:

  • test “what-if” scenarios for supply, transport and sustainment;

  • identify bottlenecks before they impact readiness;

  • adapt plans in real time to changing operational conditions;

  • strengthen mission sustainment through data-driven insight.

Both solutions were developed in close collaboration with Defence specialists during the Purple NECTAR innovation cycle, reflecting a shared ambition to bring innovation from concept to command-ready deployment.

 

Learn more about the solutions

Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control (Challenge 8)
Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (Challenge 2)

For more information about Sopra Steria’s Defence innovation work or to get in touch with our Defence & Security team, contact Donné Kok or through our contact form.

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We bring defence simulation to life

Sopra Steria’s strength lies in our ability to integrate simulation into live operations. We don’t deliver tools in isolation. We deliver end-to-end simulation ecosystems that connect:

  • Command systems and digital backbones

  • Logistics and ERP environments

  • Geospatial, mobility and weather data

  • Cyber resilience scenarios and threat models

We have delivered digital twin ecosystems to support predictive maintenance in fleet systems, joint operational planning tools for European agencies, and simulated testing environments for critical system modernisation, all built to scale securely, and serve real mission needs.

Prepare, predict, prevail with Digital Twins

In today’s environment, the ability to rehearse, adapt and respond quickly is a decisive advantage. Sopra Steria helps Armed Forces gain that edge through simulation that informs every decision, and digital twins that mirror the complexity of the mission.

Let’s build systems that think ahead, so your force can move forward with clarity and control.

 

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Sopra Steria Wins Purple NECTAR Award for AI Innovation in Defence

Nov 21, 2025, 12:24 PM
Title* : Sopra Steria Wins Purple NECTAR Award for AI Innovation in Defence
Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control recognised as leading solution in the 2025 Defence Innovation Challenges

Sopra Steria has been awarded the Purple NECTAR Prize in the AI category for its Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control, developed as part of the 2025 Defence Innovation Challenges. The award recognises the most promising new technologies that can strengthen the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) through practical, operationally relevant innovation.

Purple NECTAR is the MoD’s annual innovation programme bringing together Defence specialists, industry partners and knowledge institutions to co-develop new mission-ready capabilities.

Award-winning solution: Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control

Sopra Steria’s winning prototype demonstrates how trusted, explainable AI can support commanders during complex operations by:

  • improving situational awareness;

  • accelerating and validating tactical decision-making;

  • coordinating multi-domain information;

  • supporting mission resilience through automated analysis and recommendations.

The solution uses a multi-agent AI architecture, in which specialised AI agents each focus on a dedicated operational function – such as intelligence gathering, logistics coordination or risk assessment – and collectively support the command chain with coherent, explainable insights.

The Purple NECTAR jury highlighted the solution’s practical applicability, responsible AI principles, and alignment with Defence needs for speed, clarity and sovereignty.

Winning the Purple NECTAR Award is a great recognition for the collaborative work between Sopra Steria and Defence innovation teams. Our approach is fully focused on delivering AI that commanders can trust, even in the most demanding operational environments.  Donné Kok Account Manager Defence & Security, Sopra Steria Nederland

 

Second showcased innovation: Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (Challenge 2)

Alongside the award-winning Challenge 8 solution, Sopra Steria also presented its prototype for  Challenge 2: Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (MDLS)

The MDLS is a dynamic logistics simulation environment that enables Defence planners to:

  • test “what-if” scenarios for supply, transport and sustainment;

  • identify bottlenecks before they impact readiness;

  • adapt plans in real time to changing operational conditions;

  • strengthen mission sustainment through data-driven insight.

Both solutions were developed in close collaboration with Defence specialists during the Purple NECTAR innovation cycle, reflecting a shared ambition to bring innovation from concept to command-ready deployment.

 

Learn more about the solutions

Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control (Challenge 8)
Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (Challenge 2)

For more information about Sopra Steria’s Defence innovation work or to get in touch with our Defence & Security team, contact Donné Kok or through our contact form.

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Sopra Steria Wins Purple NECTAR Award for AI Innovation in Defence

Nov 21, 2025, 12:24 PM
Title* : Sopra Steria Wins Purple NECTAR Award for AI Innovation in Defence
Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control recognised as leading solution in the 2025 Defence Innovation Challenges

Sopra Steria has been awarded the Purple NECTAR Prize in the AI category for its Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control, developed as part of the 2025 Defence Innovation Challenges. The award recognises the most promising new technologies that can strengthen the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) through practical, operationally relevant innovation.

Purple NECTAR is the MoD’s annual innovation programme bringing together Defence specialists, industry partners and knowledge institutions to co-develop new mission-ready capabilities.

Award-winning solution: Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control

Sopra Steria’s winning prototype demonstrates how trusted, explainable AI can support commanders during complex operations by:

  • improving situational awareness;

  • accelerating and validating tactical decision-making;

  • coordinating multi-domain information;

  • supporting mission resilience through automated analysis and recommendations.

The solution uses a multi-agent AI architecture, in which specialised AI agents each focus on a dedicated operational function – such as intelligence gathering, logistics coordination or risk assessment – and collectively support the command chain with coherent, explainable insights.

The Purple NECTAR jury highlighted the solution’s practical applicability, responsible AI principles, and alignment with Defence needs for speed, clarity and sovereignty.

Winning the Purple NECTAR Award is a great recognition for the collaborative work between Sopra Steria and Defence innovation teams. Our approach is fully focused on delivering AI that commanders can trust, even in the most demanding operational environments.  Donné Kok Account Manager Defence & Security, Sopra Steria Nederland

 

Second showcased innovation: Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (Challenge 2)

Alongside the award-winning Challenge 8 solution, Sopra Steria also presented its prototype for  Challenge 2: Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (MDLS)

The MDLS is a dynamic logistics simulation environment that enables Defence planners to:

  • test “what-if” scenarios for supply, transport and sustainment;

  • identify bottlenecks before they impact readiness;

  • adapt plans in real time to changing operational conditions;

  • strengthen mission sustainment through data-driven insight.

Both solutions were developed in close collaboration with Defence specialists during the Purple NECTAR innovation cycle, reflecting a shared ambition to bring innovation from concept to command-ready deployment.

 

Learn more about the solutions

Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control (Challenge 8)
Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (Challenge 2)

For more information about Sopra Steria’s Defence innovation work or to get in touch with our Defence & Security team, contact Donné Kok or through our contact form.

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Sopra Steria Wins Purple NECTAR Award for AI Innovation in Defence

Nov 21, 2025, 12:24 PM
Title* : Sopra Steria Wins Purple NECTAR Award for AI Innovation in Defence
Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control recognised as leading solution in the 2025 Defence Innovation Challenges

Sopra Steria has been awarded the Purple NECTAR Prize in the AI category for its Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control, developed as part of the 2025 Defence Innovation Challenges. The award recognises the most promising new technologies that can strengthen the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) through practical, operationally relevant innovation.

Purple NECTAR is the MoD’s annual innovation programme bringing together Defence specialists, industry partners and knowledge institutions to co-develop new mission-ready capabilities.

Award-winning solution: Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control

Sopra Steria’s winning prototype demonstrates how trusted, explainable AI can support commanders during complex operations by:

  • improving situational awareness;

  • accelerating and validating tactical decision-making;

  • coordinating multi-domain information;

  • supporting mission resilience through automated analysis and recommendations.

The solution uses a multi-agent AI architecture, in which specialised AI agents each focus on a dedicated operational function – such as intelligence gathering, logistics coordination or risk assessment – and collectively support the command chain with coherent, explainable insights.

The Purple NECTAR jury highlighted the solution’s practical applicability, responsible AI principles, and alignment with Defence needs for speed, clarity and sovereignty.

Winning the Purple NECTAR Award is a great recognition for the collaborative work between Sopra Steria and Defence innovation teams. Our approach is fully focused on delivering AI that commanders can trust, even in the most demanding operational environments.  Donné Kok Account Manager Defence & Security, Sopra Steria Nederland

 

Second showcased innovation: Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (Challenge 2)

Alongside the award-winning Challenge 8 solution, Sopra Steria also presented its prototype for  Challenge 2: Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (MDLS)

The MDLS is a dynamic logistics simulation environment that enables Defence planners to:

  • test “what-if” scenarios for supply, transport and sustainment;

  • identify bottlenecks before they impact readiness;

  • adapt plans in real time to changing operational conditions;

  • strengthen mission sustainment through data-driven insight.

Both solutions were developed in close collaboration with Defence specialists during the Purple NECTAR innovation cycle, reflecting a shared ambition to bring innovation from concept to command-ready deployment.

 

Learn more about the solutions

Multi-Agent Framework for Command & Control (Challenge 8)
Mission-Driven Logistics Simulator (Challenge 2)

For more information about Sopra Steria’s Defence innovation work or to get in touch with our Defence & Security team, contact Donné Kok or through our contact form.

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