Risk, robustness and resilience for autonomous vehicles in military operations

The main goal of this grant is to strengthen the robustness, resilience, and cybersecurity of autonomous vehicles (UxVs) used in military settings. It focuses on designing effective security controls that balance data protection, cybersecurity, and reliable autonomy. The opportunity also aims to automate analysis processes to handle large data volumes, reduce operational costs, and create structured documentation. Projects should enhance UxVs' ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber-attacks, ensuring they can complete missions even when under threat. This initiative contributes to advancing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base in cybersecurity and autonomous systems.

• Projects must include activities such as generating and integrating knowledge, conducting feasibility and ethical studies, and designing proof-of-concept solutions.
• Proposals must respect the specified page limits and formatting rules in the application system.
• Projects must be submitted by applicants from eligible countries.
• Applicants must show sufficient financial and operational capacity.
• Each project must address the improvement of UxVs' resilience and cybersecurity, aligning with the call's objectives.

Examples:

• Developing a simulation environment to test military UxVs against cyber-attacks and cataloging potential threats.
• Creating a prototype security system that continuously monitors and responds to cyber threats in real-time during a military exercise.
• Conducting a feasibility study on integrating advanced data protection measures into existing autonomous vehicle platforms.

• 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 service

• Budget for this call: 20,000,000€

• Applicants must submit a proposal that meets the required structure, page limits, and formatting rules.
• Applicants must be established in eligible countries as defined in the call.
• Projects must address the call objectives, focusing on UxV cybersecurity and resilience.
• Applicants must demonstrate adequate financial capacity to carry out the project.
• Applicants must show operational capacity, including relevant experience and resources.
• Proposals must not fall under any exclusion criteria set by the call.
• Compliance with all other specific requirements outlined in the call document is necessary.