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Wednesday, 29 April 2026 | 12:30 - 14:00

Consortia enabling session #3: Land, Naval & Underwater Systems

Status:Approval requiredFormat:Video conferencingTrack:Enterprise Europe Network - EDF related activities
  • European Defence Fund

Applications available from 16 Apr 2026, 00:00 to 27 Apr 2026, 15:00

This session focuses on next-generation military platforms operating across land and maritime domains, including both surface and subsurface environments. It covers the development of advanced land combat systems such as main battle tanks and rocket artillery, alongside autonomous naval platforms designed for flexible and high-performance operations in littoral environments. The session also addresses underwater capabilities, including the modelling of acoustic signatures and the protection of critical seabed infrastructure through integrated, multi-layered systems. Overall, it highlights the evolution of heavy platforms and maritime assets towards greater autonomy, survivability, interoperability and effectiveness in high-intensity and contested operational scenarios.

Topics covered:

  • EDF-2026-DA-GROUND-MRL – Multiple rocket launcher

  • EDF-2026-DA-GROUND-MBT – Future main battle tank platform systems

  • EDF-2026-DA-NAVAL-EMSAS – Enhanced medium-size autonomous surface vessels

  • EDF-2026-RA-UWW-FUWN – Development and validation of models predicting flow-related underwater noise

  • EDF-2026-LS-RA-SI-UWW-CSBI-STEP – Layered critical seabed infrastructure protection