PESCO PROJECTS

EUROPEAN GLOBAL RPAS INSERTION ARCHITECTURE SYSTEM (GLORIA)

Using an incremental approach, the objective is to develop a robust and persistent Modelling and Simulation (M&S) architecture to analyse, evaluate and define Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) innovative procedures including insertion and integration into the Single European Sky system. It is also to establish a multinational competence centre able to ensure the development of concepts, doctrines and standardisation for Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and counter-UAS use as well as basic and advanced training on selected RPAS.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project stems from 15 years of Italian Airforce expertise in RPAS operational employment, management (in terms of regulations, airspace insertion and flight safety). It aims at the common development of a Modelling Simulation system able to evaluate and mitigate safety and security issues connected to, initially, RPAS integration in future congested airspace (in the short to medium term) according to a military and air defence perspectives. In that respect, the project expands the capabilities through a Risk Reduction Tool based on MS geo-federated network, linking Air C2, Air Traffic Management, Air Defence and RPAS planning and execution stakeholders. In addition, the project is meant to develop a common basic and advance training capability for EU Member States, based on selected strategic RPAS (e.g.: Predator, EU-MALE etc.) and C-UAS Systems.

OBJECTIVES/PRODUCTS

The project objectives are: a) to develop a robust and persistent Modelling & Simulation (M&S) architecture, b) to analyse, evaluate and define RPAS innovative procedures including insertion and integration into the Single European Sky system and c) to establish a multinational Competence Centre able to assure development of Concepts, Doctrines and Standardization for UAS & C UAS employment as well as basic and advanced training on selected RPA Systems.