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Live, Virtual, Constructive training interoperability – Joint operations and service-specific solutions

Funds research into interoperable live, virtual and constructive training systems for joint EU multi-domain military exercises.

Live, Virtual, Constructive training interoperability – Joint operations and service-specific solutions is a European Defence Fund (EDF) Research Action that funds research into interoperable live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training systems for joint multi-domain military exercises across EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries — interoperability standards, a reference architecture, and

This topic wants proposals that investigate live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training technology for multi-domain military operations run jointly across EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. It is looking for work on interoperability standards, a reference architecture, and ways to fold new assets like extended reality, AI and tactical data links into shared training environments. Proposals must also stay compatible with NATO standards.

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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.€15M

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