HISTRATE is a COST Action, that will establish the scientific and technological foundations for the creation and implementation of a reliable and robust framework for the certification by analysis of advanced composite load-bearing structures subject to high strain rate loading. Our main research coordination objectives;Improvement of the research capabilities of individual partners and the network as an integral entity.Development of procedures for structured and efficient collaboration between the partners.Development and improvement of channels of communication between universities and industrial partners, research institutes, regulatory bodies and funding organisations.Implementation of the existing state-of-the-art across the target groups to allow meeting the reduced carbon footprint requirements through ligh-weighting, more efficient use of material resources and the development of high-performance, hybrid structures.Establishment of a data repository to allow the use of data-driven approaches for all participants.