Multifunctional Information Distribution System

The main goal of this opportunity is to design, develop, and build a demonstrator for a European Fighter Multifunctional Information Distribution System (F-EMIDS) terminal. The focus is on strengthening EU sovereignty and autonomy for the armed forces of EU Member States and associated countries. Key areas include improving secure and encrypted communications, especially in challenging electromagnetic environments, and integrating advanced communication, navigation, and identification capabilities. The opportunity also aims to reduce reliance on non-EU suppliers and enhance collaboration across air, land, and maritime operations. Activities are targeted at boosting the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base to better respond to future security challenges.

• Projects must generate or integrate new knowledge, conduct feasibility studies, or design defence products, components, or technologies.
• Mandatory activities include studies and design work.
• System prototyping, testing, and qualification activities are not eligible.
• Proposals must follow specific page limits and layout requirements.

Example projects:

• A project designing a secure communication module for fighter aircraft that includes feasibility studies and detailed design documentation.
• An initiative to study and design an integrated navigation and identification system for tactical operations across air and land domains.
• A collaborative effort to create a blueprint for an encrypted information distribution terminal for use in ECM environments.

• Personnel costs
• Subcontracting
• Travel and subsistence
• Equipment (depreciation or rental)
• Consumables and materials
• Dissemination and communication
• Access to research infrastructure
• IPR and certification
• Audit costs
• Indirect costs (25% flat rate)
• Internally invoiced services

• Budget for this grant: 39,000,000€

• Applicants must be from EU Member States or EDF Associated Countries.
• Applicants must meet all conditions for eligible countries as outlined in the call document.
• Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial and operational capacity.
• Applicants must comply with exclusion criteria set out in the call documentation.
• Proposals must adhere to all requirements for content, structure, and submission format.
• Eligibility may depend on forming networks or partnerships, as specified in the call document.