COMMANDS

🎉 Happy Holidays from the COMMANDS Consortium As we approach the end of another successful year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude and share warm wishes for the holiday season. ⚙️ The strength of our consortium lies in the incredible partnership and collaboration among our esteemed partners: Sener Aerospace & Defence Vetronics Research Centre EU Indra General Dynamics European Land Systems Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial «Esteban Terradas» Leonardo IVECO DEFENCE VEHICLES Eight Bells Ltd Politecnico di Milano War and Peace Centre - Link Campus University INTRACOM DEFENSE IKNOWHOW SA SKYLD SECURITY AND DEFENCE LTD SignalGeneriX Ltd LNE SCERTAS GmbH BPTI Clavister Military University of Technology MASA Group VVU 🤝 Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones and look forward to many more in the coming year. May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and happiness. Here's to a bright and prosperous New Year! #commands #EUDefenceIndustry #StrongerTogether

🇪🇺 Meet COMMANDS Partner: MASA Group (France) We asked 3 questions to Ariane Bitoun from MASA Group 🇫🇷 : 1️⃣ Why did your company get involved and take on the role of project coordinator for the COMMANDS project? 2️⃣ What is your specific role in the project? 3️⃣ How do you see the added value of COMMANDS for the European armed forces? Read the full interview on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRPdSabf

🇪🇺 Meet COMMANDS partner: MASA Group (France) MASA Group is an SME specialized in the development of AI technology-based solutions for the modelling and simulation of autonomous and adaptative decisional behaviours of human, equipment and systems. Our primary product, the SWORD simulation, will be utilized in the COMMANDS project to support planning by introducing the first bases of an innovative wargaming tool based on simulation and artificial intelligence. Find out more about our consortium on our website  👉 www.edfcommands.eu #commands #EUDefenceIndustry #StrongerTogether

🚀 COMMANDS Project enters strategic preparations for pivotal final demonstration phase 📅 Last week the commands consortium met during its fourth general assembly, hosted by Cypriot partners: Vetronics Research Centre EU (Technical Coordinator), SignalGeneriX Ltd, Eight Bells Ltd, and SKYLD SECURITY AND DEFENCE LTD in Cyprus. As the project approaches its final phase, the groundwork laid during this assembly underscores the consortium's commitment to delivering results. The testing and demonstration phase will validate COMMANDS' potential to transform operational effectiveness. 💬 « As the years pass by, manned-unmanned teaming, UxV utilization, information superiority, cybersecurity and other critical capabilities will drive the future defence activities, and we are proud of COMMANDS addressing these needs. », Said Project Coordinator Łukasz Powęska representing Sener Aerospace & Defence. 🗣️ « The consortium as a team has worked very hard to address the COMMANDS Scope and over the past 6 months has progressed significantly learning a lot during the process », said the project Technical Coordinator Elias Stipidis, head of Vetronics Research Centre EU. Looking ahead, the project lays the baseline for future advancements, fostering readiness for the implementation of qualified solutions by 2030. To learn more about COMMANDS 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiqVeAiV

📅 On the 12th of November, our partners Eight Bells Ltd, SignalGeneriX Ltd, and SKYLD SECURITY AND DEFENCE LTD attended CYPSEC, the Cyprus Defence & Security Conference in Nicosia.   🤝 A valuable opportunity to unite and present the COMMANDS project to Cypriot defence and security authorities, including the Ministry of Defence, the Chief and senior officials of the National Guard, representatives of ministries and other Cypriot authorities, as well as representatives of EU member states, international organizations, and the global defence industry.   👥 The CYPSEC 2024 conference successfully brought together key defence and security stakeholders to discuss Cyprus's evolving role in regional security. With the participation of newly appointed defence leadership and the backdrop of a new bilateral cooperation roadmap with the U.S., the conference highlighted cutting-edge technologies in cyber defence, AI for unmanned systems, surveillance, and electronic warfare. These discussions addressed pressing security challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean and reinforced Cyprus's commitment to safeguarding stability in the region.   💬 At CYPSEC 2024, the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Anna Aristotelous, emphasized Cyprus's dedication to enhancing regional security and defense cooperation. She highlighted the nation's active role in the Common European Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and its commitment to fostering stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.   #commands #EUDefenceIndustry #StrongerTogether

🇪🇺 Meet COMMANDS Partner: SCERTAS GmbH (Germany) We asked 3 questions to Alexander Andriotis from SCERTAS 🇩🇪 : 1️⃣ Why did your company get involved and take on the role of project coordinator for the COMMANDS project? 2️⃣ What is your specific role in the project? 3️⃣ How do you see the added value of COMMANDS for the European armed forces? Read the full interview on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3A9Wqbs

🇪🇺 Meet COMMANDS partner: SCERTAS GmbH (Germany) SCERTAS GmbH as one of the 21 Partners of the COMMANDS project is in the role of the Safety and Certification lead ensuring, that the activities performed by all partners of the COMMANDS consortium are directed towards designing and building a Demonstrator, that also addresses the relevant requirements In terms of certification In the disciplines of Safety, (Cyber-) Security, Usability and Ethics. SCERTAS GmbH participation in the COMMANDS Project is complementary to previous R&D projects and helps SCERTAS to create new cross-border cooperations. Apart from European Defence Fund projects, SCERTAS is specialized as an Independent Safety Assessment company, doing Safety Assessment for Munitions and Weapon Systems for national and multinational procurement agencies (e.g. OCCAR). Find out more about our consortium on our website  👉 www.edfcommands.eu #commands #EUDefenceIndustry #StrongerTogether

🇪🇺 Meet COMMANDS Partner: SignalGeneriX Ltd (Cyprus) We asked 3 questions to Dr. Tasos Kounoudes from SignalGeneriX Ltd 🇨🇾: 1️⃣ Why did your company get involved and take on the role of project coordinator for the COMMANDS project? 2️⃣ What is your specific role in the project? 3️⃣ How do you see the added value of COMMANDS for the European armed forces? Read the full interview on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/emUq6AuX

🇪🇺 Meet COMMANDS partner: SignalGeneriX Ltd (Cyprus) SignalGeneriX Ltd is an innovative high-tech electronics R&D company based in Cyprus, specializing in advanced digital signal processing and security systems. Our focus lies in creating cutting-edge solutions for the telecommunications, security, and defence sectors As a technology provider in the COMMANDS project, SignalGeneriX Ltd will be instrumental in various phases of the development. Our expertise in Digital Signal Processing, Cyber Security, Hardware Prototyping, and Electronic Warfare are important for the success of the project. Notably, our development of an RF Signal Direction Finder for Ground Vehicles is a major step in enhancing situational awareness and preventing enemy detection. We're committed to contributing to COMMANDS focus on improving survivability capabilities. Our involvement in COMMANDS is a strategic move that aligns with our goals to push technological boundaries and innovate in defence and unmanned systems technology in general. This project complements our existing R&D projects and offers unique opportunities to apply our expertise in new use cases. Collaborating with partners across Europe, we're expanding our professional network and setting the stage for future cooperative ventures. Our role also accelerates our growth, boosts our reputation in the defence sector, marking us as a significant contributor in the European defence industry. Find out more about our consortium on our website  👉 www.edfcommands.eu #commands #EUDefenceIndustry #StrongerTogether

📅 On the 16-17 October 2024, Vojenský výzkumný ústav (VVU) participated in the FUTURE FORCES FORUM in Prague, Czech Republic. This exhibition was an excellent opportunity for our Czech partner to present the COMMANDS Project to a broad audience of industry leaders, government representatives, and defence experts.    🛡 The Future Forces Exhibition and Forum is a major defence and security event in the European defence calendar, where cutting-edge technologies and solutions are showcased. Attendees have the chance to explore innovations, engage in expert panels, and take part in high-level discussions that shape the future of the defence industry.   🤝 At this year’s edition, VVU in collaboration with the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic (DSIA/AOBP) showcased the COMMANDS Project’s progress and its contributions towards strengthening the EU's defence capabilities. To learn more 👉  https://www.vvubrno.cz/   #commands #EUDefenceIndustry #StrongerTogether