Underwater manned-unmanned teaming and swarms

The program targets a broad range of European entities involved in defence research, particularly focusing on collaborative efforts within the European Union. Its primary objective is to enhance naval capabilities through advanced unmanned and autonomous swarm technologies.

This funding supports research and development in cutting-edge underwater defence technologies, focusing on unmanned systems, swarms, and collaborative operations. It covers activities from knowledge generation and integration to feasibility studies and design, aiming to advance the maturity of these defence capabilities.

The program provides funding in the form of grants for collaborative defence research actions. While a total budget is allocated for a cluster of research topics, specific per-project funding amounts are not detailed, emphasizing collective European defence capabilities.

Applicants must adhere to specific conditions for proposal admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity. The program strongly mandates collaborative efforts, focusing on consortia to achieve its strategic defence objectives.

The application process for this program was a single-stage submission, with evaluation based on specific award criteria. The call is currently closed, and applications are no longer being accepted.

The program is fundamentally governed by the European Defence Fund Regulation and operates under the broader framework of EU financial regulations. Official texts for these foundational documents are accessible through the European Commission's public portals.