Patria-led Artificial Intelligence Warfare Adaptive Swarm Platform to receive €45M in EU funding to reinforce Europe’s defence capabilities
Patria will lead an industry consortium for the new joint Artificial Intelligence Warfare Adaptive Swarm Platform (AI-WASP) programme, which will develop a new generation, scalable and cognitive (AI-controlled) multifunctional software defined converged aperture and transceiver (AIMA).
Across all domains, our militaries need relevant situational awareness, communications systems that can perform ad hoc networking in dynamically evolving tactical situations and ability to conduct electronic protection and attack.
Incorporating secure communication, radio frequency surveillance and electronic attack capabilities in a single airborne radio frequency payload, will enhance Europe’s defence readiness in the modern multi-dimensional warfighting environment. AI-WASP is intended for use in manned and unmanned autonomous platforms of various sizes and operational environments, including arctic conditions.
Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Italy, Greece, and Spain have thrown their weight behind the programme, signing a Letter of Intent to join the development of the AI-powered warfare adaptive swarm platform. They will also provide national funding on top of the €45 million backing by the European Commission. Led by Patria, the powerhouse consortium unites 16 cutting-edge defence innovators from across Europe - including key players from France, Germany, and Lithuania.
“We at Patria have extensive experience in signals intelligence, passive surveillance, tactical communication and autonomous technologies. We are excited about the opportunity to lead the joint development of these new converging technologies for use,” says Kari Renko, Executive Vice President, Strategic Programs of Patria. “EU-funded R&D programmes prove to be a tangible example of the deepening European defence cooperation. Also the success of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) and European Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armoured Systems (FAMOUS) vehicle programmes demonstrate that cooperation between European countries and companies in strengthening defence is definitely worthwhile.”
Further information:
AI-WASP programme: www.patriagroup.com/ai-wasp
Mikko Viitaniemi, Senior Vice President, Joint & Security, Finland Division, Patria, tel. +358 40 869 2268, [email protected]
Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Through our top-notch experts and Through life capability, Protected mobility & defence systems and Battlefield & critical systems products and services, we ensure reliable operations for our customers and serve as a partner in critical functions on land, sea and air - when if is not an option. Patria has offices in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan.
Patria is owned by the State of Finland (50.1%) and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%). Patria owns 50% of Nammo, and together these three companies form a leading Nordic defence partnership.
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