PLEIADES is a European defence research and innovation project, funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), which aims to develop advanced autonomous technologies for covert and complex maritime operations.
Recent developments in naval operations have revealed that swarms of unmanned vehicles can have a significant impact on mission effectiveness. The PLEIADES Project, based on Artificial intelligence and robotic autonomous systems, aims to create an innovative solution that improves readiness, sustainability, safety, deployability, and operational capabilities of naval forces, while taking care to respect Ethical issues associated with AI systems/technologies in the research work. This innovative approach aims to boost the performance of future naval operations by addressing the vulnerabilities that submarines face when conducting operations in enemy littoral waters.
The project’s core innovation lies in the seamless integration of aerial and underwater operations, allowing the swarm to operate in multiple domains and adapt to various mission requirements. This approach enhances the survivability and effectiveness of naval forces in contested environments, enabling missions such as Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance while ensuring the PLEIADES system offers both technological novelty and real-world applicability.
PLEIADES brings together 8 partners from across the EU (Germany, France, Netherlands, Greece, and Cyprus) to advance autonomous underwater technologies that contribute to Europe’s defence autonomy, resilience and security. The project is coordinated by …..
Project’s website: https://www.pleiades-edf.eu/
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