The European project iMUGS2 has been officially approved under the European Union’s European Defence Fund (EDF). GMV is one of the members of the European consortium, which comprises 29 partners from the defense industry, as well as the research and technology sectors.

Building on the success of the European iMUGS (Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System) project, this new initiative, coordinated by Milrem Robotics, will focus on developing the next generation of interoperable unmanned ground systems. The project continues its predecessor’s goal of strengthening the EU’s defensive capabilities and strategic autonomy in key defense domains such as AI-driven autonomy, systems integration, communications, and command and control.

As the leader of the iMUGS C4ISR command-and-control and interoperability subproject, GMV will further develop and enhance the architecture of the tactical C2ISR component used for planning and conducting joint operations with manned and unmanned systems. One of the main features of the C2ISR component is its ability to exploit and disseminate sensor data from the unmanned ground vehicle, ensuring interoperability and standardized interfaces with existing C2 systems, C4I databases, and ISR networks.

The kick-off meeting was held on November 20 at the European Commission’s facilities. The project’s first step will be an extensive conceptual, operational, and technical development phase across multiple domains, aimed at advancing cooperation between manned and unmanned systems, autonomous functions, secure communications, and electronic protection.

With a budget envelope of €55 million, iMUGS2 represents a strong commitment by the European Union to advancing Europe’s autonomy and robotic capabilities. The project will lay the groundwork for future acquisitions and capability deployments across the European defense landscape.