John Cockerill is part of the European high-tech consortium submitting proposal for EDF call to develop Multipurpose Unmanned Ground Systems
November 06th 2024
The consortium that successfully delivered the groundbreaking iMUGS (Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System) project in 2023 has submitted the iMUGS2 proposal, together with new consortium members, in response to the European Defence Fund’s call to develop next-generation Multipurpose Unmanned Ground Systems.
Building on the success of iMUGS, the production-capable Consortium is set to revolutionise European military capabilities, enhance battlefield effectiveness and enable the fielding of European unmanned ground systems.
iMUGS2 has three main outcomes.
- First, it aims to develop, validate and demonstrate cost-effective, combat-ready UGSs that support dismounted troops at various operational levels and provide practical value in different operations.
- Second, the project will develop operational concepts demonstrating how UGS and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can enhance infantry battalion and cross-domain operations capabilities.
- Third, the project will enhance the modular and open architecture and Through Life Capability Management (TLCM) framework that enables efficient integration of autonomous functionalities with legacy and new systems across unmanned and optionally manned ground platforms, including conversion of manned vehicles.
The iMUGS2 consortium has expanded to include 29 partners from 15 European Union member states and associated countries, including all initial project partners.