EU Projects - Milrem

Introduction to EU Projects
Milrem Robotics is an active member of several European defence project consortiums spearheaded by the European Defence Agency and the European Defence Fund. Led internally by our Capability Development Department, EU projects allow us to collaborate with other European companies to create and contribute to unified systems that support Europe's defence capabilities while also increasing our own.
iMUGS 1
During the largest European defence robotics program, integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System 1 (iMUGS 1), a robust, safe, electronic warfare-resistant, multi-mission capable European-standard Unmanned Ground System was developed. It incorporated secure communications solutions and autonomous mobility software that enable the operator to simultaneously and safely control multiple land and air platforms. The system will utilize an existing unmanned ground vehicle Milrem Robotics THeMIS and a specific list of payloads. The objectives of iMUGS were: - develop a modular and scalable architecture for hybrid manned-unmanned systems - address a large range of non-lethal missions - enable easy update or modification of legacy assets and functionalities for unmanned systems - showcase progress in live demonstrations - analyse ethical and legal aspects as well as the acceptability of unmanned systems in the general public and military personnel.

iMUGS 2
Following the success of iMUGS 1, Milrem Robotics is proud to continue as coordinator of the EDF Call EDF-2024-DA-GROUND-UGS-STEP. The iMUGS 2 project aims to develop an unmanned ground system capable of manned-unmanned and unmanned-unmanned teaming with other robotic unmanned platforms and manned infantry vehicles to provide them with full support on the battlefield. Thanks to the success of iMUGS 1, all participating companies chose to continue with iMUGS 2. We have also added over a dozen new companies to the consortium, each high-level in their respective fields of business with a good balance between innovators and experts. The iMUGS 2 consortium is represented by companies from all 14 participating member states. Building on the success of iMUGS 1, iMUGS 2 will advance European security through robust industrial collaboration across the continent. The project will facilitate the development of a standardized open architecture, ensuring interoperability and seamless integration of defence solutions among member states. Leveraging cutting-edge European technology and expertise in combination with the utilization of other ongoing EU projects, iMUGS 2 will strengthen the European defence industrial base, enhancing strategic autonomy and reducing dependency on non-European technologies. Our consortium, comprising leading companies from all participating member states, brings extensive experience in meeting diverse military requirements. This pan-European collaboration will enhance the defense capabilities of individual member states and contribute to the collective security of the European Union. iMUGS 2 will focus on the practical implementation of mature, ready-to-deploy solutions that are easy to procure and tailored to each member state's specific needs. This approach ensures rapid deployment and operational readiness, significantly contributing to Europe's defence preparedness. Additionally, the project will drive innovation, create jobs, and foster new skills within the European defence industry, further cementing Europe's position as a leader in global defence capabilities.
CUGS Autonomous technologies are increasingly a feature of today's world and are, more or less visibly, interacting with different aspects of our lives. Advances in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), computational power, networking, engineering, among other disciplines, are driving increasing autonomy, in turn granting significant advantages to those who have access to them. In the military context, autonomous systems provide operational benefits across a very broad range of missions, from intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and logistics missions to combat missions. There are significant cooperation opportunities in the European Union regarding unmanned ground systems. The CDP priorities highlight the need to deploy unmanned systems to reduce the danger to human personnel and manned platforms, as well as to increase robustness, sustainability and resilience of ground systems. A comprehensive set of unmanned systems, including combat systems, should contribute to the ground combat capabilities in order to ensure advantage in respect to the adversary. Cugs factsheet.
LATACC
LATACC will develop a solution that enhances, optimizes, automates, and accelerates the tactical command and combat capacities for the operational superiority of land forces Latac factsheet.
DeterMine The detection solution carried by the DeterMine consortium aims to test different types of technologies for detecting IEDs and landmines with the objective of targeting an operationally relevant solution (by 2030). Operationally relevant means - detection in real time or close to real time.