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  • Digital Backbone Experimentation

    Since 2022, NATO Allied Command Transformation(ACT) has annually organised the Digital Backbone Experimentation (DiBaX), a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing interoperability and driving digital transformation across NATO forces.

    The 5G test site hosted NATO’s first operational 5G experiment, and 2025 will mark the fourth consecutive year of experimentation at the facility. Key activities include testing Battlefield Management Systems, autonomous systems, AI-driven solutions, and conducting research and validation of emerging defence technologies.

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  • FAMOUS 2

    Aims to enhance all-terrain vehicles, light armoured vehicles and main battle tanks through developments and upgrades.

    Building on the success of the EDIDP 2020 FAMOUS project, this initiative continues the work initiated by its predecessor. The European Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armoured Systems 2 (FAMOUS 2) focuses on developing next-generation armoured platforms and upgrading existing ones, including future all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), light armoured vehicles (LAVs) and main battle tanks (MBTs). FAMOUS 2 project aims to maximise synergies, enhance standardisation and improve interoperability among armoured vehicles to meet the most demanding operational requirements. It integrates cutting-edge technologies and innovative concepts to strengthen the capabilities of European land forces.

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  • FACT

    Building a federated European infrastructure for cyber-physical systems testing, combining a cutting-edge test range with shared resources.

    The Federated Advanced Cyber physical Test range (FACT) is a cybersecurity defence project that aims to deliver a new European capability to test and verify equipment for cyber vulnerabilities. The new capability will be built on two key components – an advanced cyber-physical test range and a Europe-wide federated approach. As a result, it will enable more thorough and realistic testing across Europe. FACT will strengthen the EU’s cyber defence capabilities by closing critical gaps and enhancing protection for a wide range of systems, both within and outside European defence.

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  • 5G COMPAD

    Aims to facilitate 5G use for defence, enabling interoperability of communications systems across Europe.

    The 5G COMPAD (5G Communications for Peacekeeping and Defence) project seeks to provide a robust high-speed communication system and enable the rapid introduction of new capabilities for the European armed forces. The project will also address the increased need for high-level cyber and information security. The consortium will work to develop the communication system architecture and specifications and will create joint testbeds to demonstrate the integration of 5G standalone networks with existing defence infrastructure using commercial and defence hardware and software components.

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  • iMUGS

    Developed a scalable system for unmanned ground and aerial platforms to enhance European defense capabilities.

    Concluded in 2023, the iMUGS (integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System) project focused on creating a modular architecture for autonomous military vehicles, boosting mission flexibility, data security, and resistance to cyber and electronic threats. As one of 14 consortium members, LMT contributed expertise in 4G/5G integration, prototyping, and live demonstrations. iMUGS marked a key step toward improving interoperability and strategic autonomy in Europe’s defence landscape.

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  • FAMOUS

    Advanced the development of next-generation armoured vehicles through European collaboration and innovation.

    Completed in 2023, the FAMOUS (European Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armoured Systems) project brought together 20 partners from 9 countries to design and evaluate future armoured vehicle concepts. Led by Patria, the project focused on analysing military needs, exploring tech innovations, and conducting preliminary designs. LMT played a key role in researching 5G network interoperability, AI applications, and command-and-control solutions to support the future of connected and adaptive defence systems.

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  • SPARTA

    Aims to facilitate 5G use for defence, enabling interoperability of communications systems across Europe.

    The SPARTA (Strategic Programs for Advanced Research and Technology in Europe) project brought together leading cybersecurity experts to re-define how research, development, and training were conducted across the EU. Running until the end of 2022, SPARTA united academia, industry, and public institutions to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and build transformative cybersecurity capabilities. The project helped lay the foundation for a more connected and resilient European cybersecurity community.

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