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theoderich hat geschrieben: ↑Mo 9. Dez 2024, 21:45Das BMLV entwickelt in zwei neuen EDF-Projekten namens iMEDCAP-R und UNATIS ein autonomes MEDEVAC-System:

theoderich hat geschrieben: ↑So 5. Jul 2026, 03:08

Successful Participation of Grabher Group GmbH at NATO Exercise Vigorous Warrior 2026 in Estonia

Proud to be part of NATO's Vigorous Warrior 2026 exercise in Estonia, showcasing the iMEDCAP project together with 24 partners from nine European countries.

Funded by the European Defence Agency (EDF), #iMEDCAP demonstrates the future of autonomous casualty evacuation by combining drones, unmanned ground and aerial vehicles, advanced sensors, telemedicine and smart medical technologies to locate, monitor, treat and evacuate injured soldiers in high-risk environments.

Grabher Group GmbH contributes its expertise in Smart Textiles, intelligent sensing technologies and advanced materials to this pioneering European project.

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OCCAR HYDEF Programme Successfully Completes Feasibility Phase and Early Maturation of Critical Technologies and Designs

Überlingen, Germany | 26 August 2026

During a two-day session hosted at DIEHL’s facilities on 25-26 August 2026, the HYDEF Programme achieved the final technical milestone of its first stage with the successful completion of the Preliminary Requirements Review (PRR).

The meeting brought together National Project Coordinators (NPCs) and technical experts from the HYDEF Participating States, representatives of the HYDEF Consortium, and members of OCCAR’s HYDEF Programme Division.
The successful completion of the PRR on 26 August marks the conclusion of the programme’s Feasibility Phase and the Early Maturation of Critical Technologies and Designs. During this phase, the selected concept was fully defined, including the technical solutions, development plans, physical and functional concepts, and the associated functional architecture.

The PRR results confirmed that interoperability requirements have been addressed through compliance with recognised international standards, including relevant STANAGs. The review also provided Life Cycle Cost information for the selected concept. In addition, all critical technologies within the Block 0 interceptor configuration have achieved at least Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3.

PRR deliverables included final reports for all Early Maturation work packages, evaluation reports, selected solution concepts, development plans, and verification tables linking each early maturation activity to its corresponding verification evidence. The PRR Technology Plan provided a comprehensive TRL assessment, identified key technical risks, and referenced development activities aimed at achieving a TRL 6 prototype for the HYDEF interceptor's physical elements.

The viability of the relevant technologies has been successfully demonstrated through simulations, analyses, functional testing, and other appropriate validation methods.

The first stage of the programme will formally conclude with the End of Project Meeting, scheduled for 22 October 2026 in Madrid, Spain. The event will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to review the programme’s outcomes and achievements, share lessons learned, and discuss future steps.

With activities progressing ahead of schedule, HYDEF is well positioned to move confidently into its second stage, EATMI II.

theoderich hat geschrieben: ↑Mi 1. Feb 2023, 19:42 EDA supporting two PESCO projects on future European airlift capabilities

theoderich hat geschrieben: ↑Di 27. Jun 2023, 20:17

• Future Air System for European Tactical Transportation
  
  https://defence-industry-space.ec.europ ... _EDF22.pdf

🔹On 8 September, the consortium behind the European System for Outsized Cargo Airlift (ESOCA) project — conducted under the European Defence Fund (EDF) — presented the results of its 18-month study at the European Defence Agency.

So, what's the way ahead? Long-term, the alternatives are stark.

🔹These include deeply modernising the Antonov 124 fleet, or/and developing a new European aircraft to replace C-17s, as well as other viable alternatives.

These findings, along with open questions on the underlying operational requirements, will be discussed by EU Member States at EDA during the Strategic Transport Days, 21–22 October in Brussels.

theoderich hat geschrieben: ↑Fr 20. Feb 2026, 16:08


EU launches second phase of ENGRT next-generation rotorcraft project

The European Union (EU) has launched the second phase of its European Next-Generation Rotorcraft Technologies (ENGRT) programme, one of the two co-ordinating companies announced on 20 February.

Airbus Helicopters, which along with Leonardo Helicopters is co-ordinating the consortium of some 53 companies and institutions, said that ENGRT II will now run for three years as the EU progresses its effort to foster “strategic autonomy” in the development of future rotorcraft technologies.

“We are stepping up after the first phase of the project, transitioning from a research and technology project into a research and development project,” CEO of Airbus Helicopters Bruno Even said, adding, “More than ever we must ensure that our home nations can operate the most advanced technologies now and in the future.”

Launched in 2022, ENGRT is geared at paving the way for the future of military rotorcraft in Europe for the post-2035 timeframe, with the project exploring future technologies and also the conops of European militaries for their use in terms of the operational needs that will drive the technology development. Such needs could include, but not be limited to, speed, manoeuvrability, range, safety, survivability and ballistic tolerance, autonomy, stealth (radar, visual, and acoustic), connectivity, and manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T). It also recognises the need to avoid complexity and maximise availability while controlling costs, weight, and size.

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