EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The rescEU-CBRN-DSIM-IT project is set to strengthen the EU’s capacity to address CBRN threats in the context of large events. This initiative, part of the broader rescEU programme aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness across the EU, within the framework of the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, aims to provide a fleet of 11 specialized vehicles, including state-of-the-art DSM vehicles for rapid response, mobile laboratories for on-site analysis, and support vehicles equipped for logistics and operations. The modular capacity developed by the project is expected to be deployed in the context of large-scale events in prevention of and response to CBRN incidents and accidents. Additionally, it incorporates Extended Reality (XR) technology for operator training, ensuring a skilled response team ready for deployment to safeguard public health and safety.

eNOVATION focuses on teaching and training for first and second responders and provides them with adequate user-friendly technologies and tools that enable them to improve the global risk assessment on-site and provide better protection to the practitioners and the population potentially exposed. eNOVATION aims to expand the CBRN eNOTICE Training Centre (TC) network by including CBRN Center of Excellence Regional Offices and CBRN CoE of partner countries as key contributors. The main goal of the project is to create a functional structure that meets the operational needs of the entire Security community for CBRN crisis preparedness and response. Key aspects of eNOVATION’s action include providing access to upgraded capacity labeled TCs, advanced training methods using technologies like VR/XR, user-friendly on-site tools and technologies to security practitioners, updated policies and crisis management adapted to new threats and enhanced CBRN marketplace access.

READYMED-EUROPE is an initiative aiming to transform military medical training across the European Union funded under the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2024.

The project is developing a ground-breaking Military Medical Training Federated Platform that will significantly enhance both preparedness and interoperability among military medical teams, while addressing challenges such as limited access, resource fragmentation, and outdated training methods. The resulting platform will enable cost-effective and realistic training to improve decision-making, teamwork, and procedural skills critical in high-stakes environments, including those involving mass casualties.

It will integrate state-of-the-art simulation, extended reality, artificial intelligence, and 5G networking technologies to deliver a comprehensive and modular set of medical training modules for Prolonged Field Care, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, CBRNe Training, MASCAL and MEDEVAC Management, as well as Surgical Simulation. The consortium brings together leading European research institutes, defence innovators, and international partners, including Fondazione SAFE, which plays a central role thanks to its CBRNe training expertise using XR technologies.

The RESIST Project aims to enhance the resilience of large-scale, interconnected critical infrastructures through the integration of the Skydweller platform, an ultra-persistent, sustainable, and versatile aerial system equipped with high-performance sensors, with Copernicus satellite imagery, including both optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data. This integrated solution is designed to support critical infrastructure operators and crisis management authorities across European territories throughout the entire disaster management cycle, including preparedness, response, and recovery phases.

RESIST will deliver multi-mission operational capabilities, enabling both persistent and ad hoc monitoring of critical infrastructures, providing actionable data to support the updating of emergency plans, and strengthening infrastructure protection and security measures. Furthermore, the project will enhance coordination and response capacities in the event of disasters and will contribute to the implementation of climate adaptation strategies and resilience planning at European, national, and regional levels, including, where applicable, neighbouring countries.