What does ICCS do in the CASSATA project?
ICCS plays a key role in the CASSATA project, being the Coordinator, overseeing administrative, financial planning, and project management. It is responsible for quality control, risk management, and contingency planning. ICCS is leading the requirements definition process including the use cases and CONOPS definition for covert ISTAR missions. ICCS main contributions is in the technology areas (TAs) “Optronics” and “Passive Radars”. In the Optronics TA we are developing novel AI/ML algorithms for UAV-based sensing, as well autonomous navigation techniques for UAVs. In the TA Passive Radars we are studying the RCS of low altitude flying objects and develop novel concepts of passive radars based on illuminators of opportunity. ICCS also contributes in the intelligent collaborative data fusion framework of CASSATA, and will conduct performance evaluations and validation test.
What does ICCS aim to achieve by participating in the CASSATA project?
ICCS expects to gain significant experience and knowledge in covert sensing technologies, especially in optronics, acoustics, RF, radar, and AI-driven data fusion for defence applications. Through CASSATA, ICCS will contribute to enhancing European defence capabilities by developing interoperable sensor platforms, communication protocols, and smart intelligence systems for improved situational awareness and decision support. The project also offers valuable experience and opportunity to transfer research results and knowledge from the civilian security domain to the defence domain.. In addition, ICCS could be benefit from building worldwide collaboration with relevant initiatives and organisations putting itself at the front of defense R&D and opening opportunities for future partnerships and funding.
What specific areas does ICCS focus on in the CASSATA project to improve covert sensing and operational effectiveness amidst rapid changes in European defense?
ICCS will focus on developing advanced, interoperable sensor platforms for covert sensing, particularly in optronics, and passive radar systems. We will exploit novel data fusion and AI techniques to improve real-time analysis and decision support, ensuring seamless integration of multi-sensor systems. Additionally, ICCS will lead the research on passive radar technologies and the testing of sensors in challenging environments, aiming to provide European defence forces with great situational awareness, early warning, and mission effectiveness in dynamic operational contexts.
