Long-range (Over-the-Horizon) surveillance, with applications in both air and maritime domains.
The iFURTHER project is a major European initiative in the field of long-range surveillance, with applications in both air and maritime domains.
This 3-year research and innovation project was funded by the European Defence Fund through EC/DG DEFIS (General Directorate for Defence Industry and Space) and implemented by 17 partners (Industries, Small/Medium-size Enterprises, Scientific Research Institutes and Universities), coordinated by Hellenic Aerospace Industry SA.
iFURTHER focused on beyond-the-horizon surveillance. Its objective was to extend existing Over-the-Horizon radar technologies and address covert, wide-area air and sea surveillance. This is the first step for creating distributed systems of such radars by interconnecting HF-based surveillance systems within a collaborative radar network covering the EU region.
Foreseen applications of the technologies developed under iFURTHER:
• Long-range surveillance out to and beyond 200nm EEZ territory
• Defence against diverse threats through AI-assisted technologies
• Early detection of ship, aircraft, high speed targets & reduction of reaction time
• Integration within other defence applications / early warning systems
In today’s context, where the threat spectrum faced by the European Union is continuously broadening, the project contributed to strengthening the EU’s defence capabilities and developing a more integrated, resilient and interoperable European surveillance capability, aligned with the present security and defence requirements. Moreover, through the cooperation of European stakeholders and organisations, to driving innovation and resilience in defence technologies, thus paving the way for a safer and more secure future.
Short explainer animation video describing the iFURTHER project activities and goals
iFURTHER project achievements video
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