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Drones in use: UniBw Munich revolutionizes threat detection!
The University of the Bundeswehr Munich is participating in the GENIUS project for threat detection with drones, funded by the European Defense Fund.
Drones in use: UniBw Munich revolutionizes threat detection!
The University of the Bundeswehr Munich (UniBw M) is a partner in the European GENIUS project, which aims to revolutionize the detection of threats on the battlefield through the use of drones. This innovative project is coordinated by GMV Aerospace and Defense and receives support from the European Commission through the European Defense Fund (EVF). The fund aims to strengthen the defense industry in Europe by intensively supporting research and development projects.
With the participation of 18 leading European companies and universities, the GENIUS project focuses in particular on the systematic detection of improvised explosive devices, unexploded bombs and landmines. This uses a state-of-the-art approach based on state-of-the-art sensor technology, unmanned platforms and artificial intelligence. This is intended to increase accuracy and reliability in threat management while reducing risks to personnel.
EU defense fund and its importance
The European Defense Fund plays a key role in the defense industry, which also Margrethe Vestager emphasized. It highlights the importance of innovation and cross-border collaboration. In particular, 30% of the funds will go to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Thierry Breton also underlines the role of the EVF in technological sovereignty and strategic autonomy in the defense sector.
With a budget of €930 million for 2021, supplemented by €290 million from the 2022 budget, the work program aims to reduce the fragmentation of the EU internal market and improve the interoperability of defense equipment. Key areas of focus include, among other things, the development of next-generation combat systems and innovative technologies.
Developments within the framework of the GENIUS project
The GENIUS consortium, which also includes Prof. Peter Stütz Heard from UniBw M and has already taken the first steps. The first meeting of the consortium took place in December 2024, followed by a workshop at the end of January 2025. Topics included the project plan and the ethical and safety framework of the developments.
The GENIUS project will be pursued over the next 36 months, with a clear focus on the challenges of modern warfare. This is particularly relevant as the EU also provides over €1 billion for the development of critical defense technologies to improve the security situation in Europe.
In summary, the GENIUS project and the European Defense Fund are not only a response to current security policy challenges, but also create a platform for future innovations in defense technology.