In 2008 the German and Netherlands Ministry of Defence established a joint organisation: The Centre for Ship Signature Management (CSSM), situated in Buensdorf (Germany).

CSSM is tasked with supporting both MoD’s in their role as ‘ship design authority’. Within this scope fits the coordination of all signatures related Research and Development activities.

CSSM Mission

CSSM mission is to support participating nations by gaining and sharing knowledge, skills and experience in the field of ship signatures and ship signature management in order to cope with current and future threats.