The research purposes set with the development of the Centre are:
1. Investigations and developments of technical and operative conceptions for promising projects and technologies against terrorism. Carrying out investigations, development and experimentation of new technologies.
2. Providing adequate participation in:
- National programs and projects for defence against terrorism
- NATO Defence Against Terrorism program
- Implementation of the European Strategy requirements for defence against terrorism
- The initiatives of the international network of centres of excellence in the field of anti- terrorism
3. Providing synergy of the expertise and the results obtained in result of participation of R. of Bulgaria in NATO projects from the Program for Defence against terrorism (POW DAT):
- Improvement of helicopter protection against RPG
- Harbor protection
- Protection of critical infrastructure
- Development of capabilities of non-lethal effect
4. Training of operative and technical personnel on national level and specialists participating in NATO missions:
- Implementation of activities related to improvement of the qualification, training and practice of experts on national level and specialists participating in NATO missions.
a) Personnel:
– Training of operators and technical & management personnel in working with the means and systems and in taking independent innovative decisions;
– Training and certification of instructors and lecturers.
b) Training courses performed in the Centre:
– Protection of critical infrastructure;
– Training and qualification improvement of specialists according to NATO standards. - Preparation and holding national and international research conferences and seminars on the problems of the advanced methods, means and systems for counteraction against terrorist threats.
- Establishment of international, bilateral and internal institutional relationships for training and joined researches.
- Formation a “bank” of highly qualified engineers, operators and management personnel in the identified areas for development, use, maintenance and improvement of anti-terrorist advanced systems.
The interdisciplinary research and training, as well as the technologies and resources developed by the Centre are purposed not only to provide for the national security but also to contribute for the enhanced security within the European Union, in active interaction with the analogical centres in member countries in this field.