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Technologies for counter-battery capabilities

Funds research into detecting and neutralising enemy artillery fast enough to catch mobile 'shoot-and-scoot' batteries.

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This call funds EDF Research Actions as actual-cost grants, reimbursing verified project spending rather than paying a fixed lump sum, and applicants must file a specific actual-indirect-cost methodology declaration alongside the standard application form and budget table. Of the nine activity types the EDF Regulation recognises, only three are mandatory here -- generating knowledge, integrating k…

This topic wants research into counter-battery capabilities — detecting, locating, identifying and communicating enemy artillery positions fast enough to strike before mobile 'shoot-and-scoot' batteries relocate, particularly at longer range and tactical depth. It may also cover detecting other enemy assets such as headquarters, air-defence and logistics sites as a secondary opportunity.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€20M

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