He Technological Innovation Center of the Chilean Navy (CITA) presented to the director of Science and Technology Committee of the China Central Military Commissionvice admiral Zhao Xiaozheits technological and operational capabilities, highlighting the advances and its projects in development.
The Chinese authority, as published Infodefensa.comparticipated at the end of May in a bilateral meeting with the Ministry of National Defense to reinvigorate the agenda of military technological collaboration between both countries and its agenda also included visits to engineering, innovation and technological development centers of the Chilean Armed Forces.
According to the Chilean Navy, the delegation, which was also made up of brigadier generals Wang Yu and Zhao Guohongthe senior colonel Deng Kelieutenant colonel Jing Fei and the defense attaché of that country in Chile, colonel Hui Wang. She was received by the director of CITA, ship captain Francisco Mackaywho welcomed them and accompanied them on their visit.
At the exhibition, Commander Mac-kay and members of the Chinese commission shared opinions and experiences on best practices in military innovation and technology. This dialogue allowed an enriching exchange of knowledge for the armed forces of both countries.
For the institution, the visit of the Chinese delegation to CITA underlines the importance of international collaboration in the field of defense and technology, and reaffirms the commitment of the Chilean Navy to maintain constant development and interaction at a global level to advance in the discovery of new alternatives in the fields of security and defense.
A benchmark in public innovation
The Chilean Navy inaugurated the CITA on March 20 in order to strengthen links with the ecosystem of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation (CTCI) national development and reduce technological gaps, promote competitive advantages and strengthen the country’s technological autonomy.
CITA is responsible for managing and coordinating the creation of scientific and technical knowledge in areas of interest, generating innovative technological solutions for the Navy and also for the National defense in collaboration with national and international entities of the ecosystem CTCI.
Regarding its mission, it covers two areas of action: to position itself at the forefront and be a reference in the state of the art of new technologies, and to identify and contribute to generating the enabling conditions to produce the change in organizational culture required for such positioning. .
This center, which depends on the General Directorate of Navy Services (DGSA)seeks to establish itself as a point of institutional contact with State entities such as the public and private world that have in common the R&Dthus positioning the institution as the most innovative public entity in the country.
As for the Continuous National Naval Construction Plan, it is expected that the CITA can contribute to determining the current situation in terms of technological development, identifying possible areas of interest for the plan; In addition, the center is in a position to explore and take advantage of funding opportunities, both public and private, to promote research, development and innovation in collaboration with ecosystem actors to leverage resources.
