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Scope:Reducing administrative barriers remains a challenge for the rapid movement of armed forces across the borders of EU Member States and EDF associated countries, especially in a constantly deteriorating geopolitical environment. The digitisation of the military mobility permit and clearance landscape is therefore crucial for rapid and efficient deployments.Against this background, this topic aims to follow up and complement activities in this area with the objective of developing a resilient system, including with a mobile application, capable of operating under adverse conditions when not all system nodes are available. This will require the implementation of advanced encryption methods to protect sensitive and urgent information exchanges, as well as embedded tracking and monitoring capabilities.This topic contributes to the STEP objectives as defined in the STEP Regulation in the...

Scope:The aim of this topic is to follow up and complement previous activities in the field of the next generation self-protection systems in order to increase the survivability of fixed wing and rotary wing, combat or non-combat aircraft in hostile environments.This topic is aimed at modular integration with both fixed and rotary wing aircraft, providing protection against direct and indirect threats based on open architecture and international standards, while protecting sensitive data and ensuring compatibility with other platforms. Key features include automatic coordination of countermeasures, threat detection and classification, and the ability to operate in complex environments. For indirect threats, the system should gather intelligence, disrupt enemy tracking and enable collaborative protection with other platforms.This topic contributes to the STEP objectives as defined in the...

Scope:In order to increase situational awareness and operational superiority, improved detection, tracking and identification capabilities over large areas with increased range and minimum latency are required. High-frequency (HF) over-the-horizon (OTH) systems therefore need to be improved, while an EU concept for a cognitive and scalable network of HF OTH sensors could be further explored.The objective of this topic is to follow up and complement previous activities in the field of OTH, in particular the development of technologies for an EU OTH radar network concept providing deep cooperation and data sharing for strategic surveillance. In this context, both HF surface (active, cooperative and non-cooperative passive) and skywave radar technologies should be explored and integrated for their respective advantages in terms of area covered at long ranges and as a gap filler in an agile...

Scope:Due to the changing overall geopolitical context, Member States, EDF associated countries and their land forces need to improve their indirect fire and rocket artillery capabilities in particular, as many have been relying on non-European systems that are already approaching the end of their operational life.Against this background, this topic aims to develop multiple rocket launcher solutions capable of countering the latest threats by increasing the range and precision of indirect fire, maximising interoperability and optimising the cost-effectiveness of operations in a high-intensity and GNSS-contested battle scenario.This topic contributes to the STEP objectives as defined in the STEP Regulation in the target investment area of defence technologies. Targeted types of activities: Studies and design, not excluding upstream and downstream activities eligible for development action...

Scope:The increasing complexity of military operations requires more advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems capable of dealing with multiple threats and operating in electromagnetic congested scenarios. Current solutions are partially effective and require the complex integration of different sensors and frequency bands. As a result, there is a growing need for automated EW systems that can rapidly identify and respond to threats, especially given the limited availability of qualified personnel.To meet this challenge, this topic aims to further develop and integrate technologies to develop a more robust, cognitive and operational EW system. Cognitive EW systems that use AI and machine learning can detect, learn and interact with the environment, accelerating the development and implementation of next-generation EW threat detection, suppression and neutralisation technologies. These sys...

Scope:This topic aims to follow up and complement previous activities in the field of high- performance energy systems, with a particular focus on unexplored technologies such as hydrogen (conversion, storage and logistics). New use cases for stationary military applications will therefore be identified and defined, while innovative building blocks and functional modules will be developed and evaluated. The demonstrators’ power and energy targets and other key performance indicators, including life cycle considerations, are expected to be improved, while the operability and connectivity to the energy grid systems of operational bases will be improved.In addition, this topic aims to advance the creation, revision or consolidation of military standards for products and processes for energy generation, distribution and storage.Beyond defence technologies, this topic also contributes to the...

Scope:This topic aims to improve the protection of seabed infrastructure through a comprehensive system, including unmanned assets, advanced sensors, underwater observation, detection, acquisition and communication systems, and integrated command and control. This initiative focuses on the development and validation of such a system for future operations, integrated with maritime command centres for coordinated responses. The approach combines operational levels and innovative technologies to effectively mitigate risk and ensure continuity of operations.Beyond defence technologies, this topic also contributes to the STEP objectives as defined in the STEP Regulation in the target investment area of deep and digital technologies. Targeted types of activities: Studies and design, not excluding upstream activities eligible for research actions.Indicative budget: EUR 30 000 000 for this topic...

Scope:The objective of this topic is to follow up and complement previous activities in the field of smart technologies for next generation fighter systems. It aims to explore future architectures and develop key technologies, including with proofs of concept, demonstrations and prototypes, for the next generation of military integrated modular avionics for use on a variety of military aerial platforms, both manned and unmanned aircraft, in the context of a defence air cloud.This topic contributes to the STEP objectives as defined in the STEP Regulation in the target investment area of defence technologies. Targeted types of activities: Integrating knowledge, studies, design and system prototyping, not excluding upstream and downstream activities eligible for development actions.Indicative budget: EUR 25 000 000 for this topic under the EDF-2026-DA call.Indicative number of proposals to...

Scope:This topic aims to improve the design of underwater platforms and the proper integration of sonars, including the verification of existing tools and the development of better tools for modelling underwater flow-generated noise that can support the placement of sonars and the simulation of radiated noise from underwater platforms. The models to be developed for both sonar design and radiated noise will include the generation of high-quality verification data and would support the design of underwater platforms and the placement and design of sonars.Targeted types of activities: Generating knowledge, integrating knowledge and studies, not excluding downstream activities eligible for research actions.Indicative budget: EUR 10 000 000 for this topic under the EDF-2026-RA call.Indicative number of proposals to be funded: One proposal is to be funded for this topic. However, depending on...

Buyer: ΔΙΑΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ - ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΛΕΣΒΟΥ (ΔΕΥΑΛ) | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: inCité Bordeaux Métropole Territoires | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Gemeente Arnhem | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: supplies | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Präsidium der Bayer. Bereitschaftspolizei | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: supplies | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Gemeente Tytsjerksteradiel | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Waterschap Aa en Maas | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Belastingdienst, IUC Belastingdienst | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: supplies | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Gemeente Tytsjerksteradiel | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Stichting Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) , HADEA - Health and Digital Executive Agency | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: services | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: VANDCENTER SYD A/S | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: supplies | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Stadt Harsewinkel Zentrale Vergabestelle | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: works | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Region Örebro Län | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: works | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Stadt Harsewinkel Zentrale Vergabestelle | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: works | Deadline: 2026-09-29

Buyer: Stadt Harsewinkel Zentrale Vergabestelle | Notice type: cn-standard | Procedure: open | Contract: works | Deadline: 2026-09-29