Land collaborative combat including air-land

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

This program, part of the European Defence Fund (EDF), focuses on advancing land collaborative combat capabilities, including air-land integration. It aims to enhance military systems through innovative technologies, improve operational performance, and foster a shared tactical picture among multinational forces. This initiative contributes to the EU's strategic autonomy in defence, particularly in deep and digital technologies.

Who is Funded

This section outlines who is generally eligible for funding under the Land Collaborative Combat program, detailing the target groups, geographical scope, and the program's overarching objectives to enhance military land systems.

What is Funded

This section provides detailed information on the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, outlining the supported thematic areas, covered and excluded costs, and the expected technological readiness levels of the funded initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial support provided, including the type of instrument, available funding amounts, and general project duration guidelines under the Land Collaborative Combat program.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration requirements, and other important provisions for the Land Collaborative Combat program.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the essential steps of the application process for the Land Collaborative Combat program, from submission requirements to the evaluation and award procedures.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the Land Collaborative Combat funding program, detailing its primary authorization and key regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

44,000,000 € (total indicative budget for this topic in 2025)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

44,000,000 € (for 2025)

Deadline

Deadline:

16.10.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union and EDF Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Defence sector, military forces, technology developers

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission (via DEFIS)

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