This report includes all the current progress updates from the NEWTON Work Package (WP) leaders for months M1 to M18 (from March, 2016 to August, 2017), describing the work carried out so far and the plans of action. The main NEWTON project technologies and approaches are being described and their status is provided. There has been no change in any of the plans such as data management or schedules for tasks and deliverables. All deliverables have been met to date.