NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · Est. 1949 · 32 Member Nations
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a 32-nation political and military alliance founded in 1949. NATO's collective defence framework, standardisation agreements (STANAGs), and the NATO Stock Number (NSN) codification system form the backbone of interoperable allied procurement. SORC operates within the NATO supply chain, sourcing NSN-coded parts and supporting allied nation procurement offices.
Sources: NATO 2024 Annual Report; IISS Military Balance 2024; SIPRI Military Expenditure Database 2024.
| Nation | Defence Budget | % of GDP | Active Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $916B | 3.38% | 1,328,000 |
| United Kingdom | $81.8B | 2.33% | 148,000 |
| Germany | $66.8B | 1.57% | 181,000 |
| France | $61.3B | 2.06% | 203,000 |
| Poland | $34.6B | 3.90% | 185,000 |
| Italy | $35.5B | 1.49% | 165,000 |
| Canada | $26.9B | 1.37% | 68,000 |
| Netherlands | $19.8B | 1.74% | 41,000 |
The NATO Stock Number (NSN) is a 13-digit identifier assigned to every item of supply used by NATO forces. Structured as a 4-digit Federal Supply Class (FSC) followed by a 9-digit National Item Identification Number (NIIN), NSNs enable interoperable logistics across all 32 member nations. SORC specialises in sourcing NSN-coded parts for allied nation procurement offices.
SORC operates within the NATO supply chain framework, sourcing NSN-coded parts for allied nation procurement offices, supporting NSPA-compliant procurement processes, and providing export licensing advisory for intra-alliance transfers subject to ITAR, EAR, and national export control regimes.
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