Project OMEGA
Modern security demands a new breed of defender. As the digital and physical worlds converge, adversaries exploit the space between peace and conflict using cognitive warfare and hybrid tactics. Treadstone 71 addresses this urgent reality with Project OMEGA, a specialized five-day residency in Prague designed to forge adaptive analysts capable of securing the European information landscape.
Forging Adaptive Defenders for a New Iron Curtain
Project OMEGA moves beyond traditional intelligence training. The curriculum forces participants to confront the rise of a “new Iron Curtain” and its profound impact on intelligence collection. Instructors guide analysts through dynamic domain analysis, covering social, technical, economic, and political spheres. This holistic approach equips security professionals to map adversary centers of gravity and build tailored knowledge graphs. By mastering these skills, European defenders gain the ability to anticipate and disrupt hostile narratives before they take root in public consciousness.
Sovereign AI and Technological Independence
The European Union places a high premium on digital sovereignty, and Project OMEGA directly supports this strategic priority. The course syllabus emphasizes “sovereign generative AI resilience.” Rather than relying on black-box tools controlled by external entities, participants learn to build and wield intelligence engines that respect data sovereignty. This focus ensures that European organizations maintain control over their analytical capabilities, protecting sensitive data while leveraging the power of advanced machine learning to counter automated threats.
Securing Critical Infrastructure and Economic Stability
Cognitive warfare targets more than just minds; it targets the systems that sustain society. The residency’s capstone event, Operation Silent Waltz, integrates real-world economic vulnerabilities into its live-fire simulation. Analysts tackle scenarios involving deepfake detection, port ransomware attacks, and threats to LNG supply chains. These exercises directly address vital EU interests, linking economic resilience to cognitive stability. By simulating attacks on energy and logistics sectors, the program prepares defenders to safeguard the critical infrastructure that underpins the European economy.
Strengthening Euro-Indo Pacific Alliances
Global security requires global partnerships. Project OMEGA explicitly links European security concerns with the Indo-Pacific theatre, fostering integration between EU and Australian organizations. The curriculum highlights the shared challenges faced by these regions, from countering hybrid threats to proving interoperability without sacrificing national sovereignty. This trans-regional approach strengthens the collective defense posture of democratic nations, ensuring that analysts from Brussels to Canberra operate with a shared understanding of the threat landscape.
A Call to Action
