Publication of a dedicated call for proposals on testing countermeasures against unmanned aerial systems (UAS)

Following consultations with the Member States in recent months, DG HOME has now established the European Programme for counter-UAS systems testing, which is intended to facilitate a more common European approach to the testing of UAS countermeasures for use in Europe. In order to support the execution of the Programme, DG HOME has issued a call for proposals to fund work aimed at enhancing European coordination between Member States in countermeasures testing.

The call, which is funded through the Internal Security Fund-Police (ISF-Police) is worth € 3.5 million.

The ultimate aim of work funded through the call is to provide the Member States with a more common baseline understanding concerning the effectiveness of different commercially available counter-UAS solutions. More information about the call can be found here.

The deadline for proposals is 14 October 2020.