Medium altitude long endurance RPAS
This call, part of the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2024 Development Actions, seeks to strengthen European defence capabilities by funding the development of a fully European Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS). The program aims to enhance European sovereignty in Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) platforms, reduce dependency on non-EU solutions, and improve interoperability among EU Member States' Armed Forces.
Who is Funded
This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to strengthen European defence capabilities and reduce external dependencies.
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, focusing on the development of advanced MALE RPAS capabilities.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section clarifies the nature of financial support, including the type of instrument and the indicative funding amount available for this specific topic.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the key conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries, covering application terms, consortium rules, budget stipulations, and other important provisions.
Application Procedure
This section provides a guide to the application process, from preparation and submission to the evaluation and award channels.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS) funding program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
100,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
100,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (EU Member States), United Kingdom, Albania
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Transportation and Logistics, Other
Beneficiaries:
Armed Forces, Defence Industry, Research Organizations
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Caledonian Science Press S.L. (scientific communication), OBUDAI EGYETEM (machine intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics), SSRD (cybersecurity and development), AKTYVUS PHOTONICS UAB (laser manufacturing), GRANT GARANT SRO (R&I proposals, EU-funded projects), Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (FEA, Energy, Fluid Flow), HYBRID CORE (AI-powered decision support, cybersecurity), SYNYO GmbH (research activities, solution development), MINDS & SPARKS GMBH (applied research, development, dissemination), INTERSPREAD GMBH (dissemination, exploitation, communication), DISSEMINATION.COM (dissemination, communication, exploitation), ZIEGLER AEROSPACE LIMITED (composites, aircraft MRO, software development), HeadHunter Limited SRL (Robotics/UxVs SME), ECLIPTIC DEFENCE AND SPACE LTD (RF & Microwave technologies), Technology & Security Developments (TSD) (special vehicles, customized projects), RISE RESEARCH INSTITUTES OF SWEDEN AB (material development, simulation), HELLENIC INSTRUMENTS IKE (military, security, industrial electronic systems), logiicdev GmbH (AI-driven digital twin, energy adaptation), AVNIR ENGINEERING (Aeronautics, Defense, Space R&D), Zuri.com SE (vertical takeoff aircraft), ALTAY SOFTWARE DEFENSE INDUSTRY AND TRADE CO (software, simulation, electro-optic systems), C4G - CONSULTING AND TRAINING NETWORK, LDA (training, online platforms), Analysis Ltd (sensors design, development, manufacturing), DECENT CYBERSECURITY S.R.O. (quantum-resistant cybersecurity), MGM STAR CONSTRUCT SRL (vacuum deposition, lithography, optical manufacturing), C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (research NGO, social innovation, entrepreneurship).
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