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What is the goal of the DTEB Database?

The DTEB Database is a web-based, access protected software tool for governmental Test and Evaluation (T&E) centres. 

The overall objective of the DTEB Database is to develop, on a European scale, a T&E support tool for the development process of defence equipment, in order to achieve a high quality of equipment for European forces. 

This bottom-up approach to a database application supports T&E Centres as well as programme managers and other users (i.e. T&E experts).

What is the DTEB Strategy?

In February 2016, EDA Member States approved the EDA T&E Capability Strategy 2015–2025 linking DTEB with qualification and certification needs. Its implementation foresees five contributing phases:  

1. DTEB DATABASE COLLABORATION SUPPORT 
   DTEB provides the framework and IT tools for supporting T&E collaborative activities amongst EDA Member States.
2. CONSOLIDATION 
   The DTEB Database also embeds the T&E assets of European industry and research stakeholders in order to cover the whole spectrum of EU T&E Capabilities.
3. T&E CAPABILITY GAP ANALYSIS 
   The EDA develops an analysis mechanism to identify T&E capability gaps.
4. T&E CAPABILITY PROGRESS 
   The EDA commits to performing T&E requirement analyses for all new programmes and projects launched in the EDA.
5. SMART T&E INVESTMENTS 
   Smart T&E Investment Models need to be developed to close identified T&E capability gaps in the most cost-effective way, and to foster T&E Networks of Excellence.

GOAL
To make sure European T&E networks are able to conduct all required qualification activities and to agree on mutually accepted Europe-wide certifications. 

How does Test and Evaluation fit into the context of the European Global Strategy?

The 2016 EU Global Strategy Implementation Plan on Security and Defence identified Test and Evaluation (T&E) as one of the critical enablers for defence cooperation. Tasking EDA and its Member States to develop full spectrum test & evaluation capabilities in Europe based on a fully coordinated network of national centres. This entails fostering collaborative activities among Test Centres, creating networks of excellence and systematically relating them to EDA projects.

Who can register?

The access to DTEB.Database is limited by DTEB national points of contact (POC) of the EDA participating Member States. 

In coordination with the respective national POC, DTEB.Database is open to: 

• Members of the MODs of the pMS and their subordinated organisations ; 
• Governmental Test and Evaluation Centres and their Subject Matter Experts (SME) ; 
• Governmental controlled Test and Evaluation Centres.
• Industry test capabilities and research centers working for government authorities.

How can I register?

To register, follow these steps:

1. Start the registration process at https://registration.eda.europa.eu/;
2. Pick DTEB from the application dropdown;
3. Follow the guidelines detailed on the verification e-mail, which you will receive after your application for registration;
4. Wait until EDA has granted you access to the database;
5. Login at https://dteb.eda.europa.eu.
   

What kind of taxonomy is used in DTEB?

Taxonomy

In order to avoid duplication of keywords, DTEB uses the taxonomy currently used within the EDA. There are two types of taxonomies: ‘Domains’ and ‘Categories’. Both types are currently static, but can be extended in DTEB. 

Domains

Domains derive from the EDA Capability Development Plan and contain the most important Capability requirements (Command, Inform, Engage, Protect, Deploy, Sustain, Combat and Logistic). The CDP and its main tasks are revised regularly by the EDA pMS.  Further on Domains can also be Systems and subsystems of Land, Air, See, Cyber and Space.

Categories

While ‘Domains’ are seen as functional military requirements, ‘Categories’ address techniques and technologies. The DTEB.Database uses the EDA Technical Taxonomy for Research and Technology links, as well as Broad Test Categories and Sub Training Categories.