PROTEAS Kick off Meeting
19.12.2023
The Project PROTEAS (DePloyable Special OpeRations FOrces MulTi Environment CommAnd Post and C2 System) is the first of its kind Special Operations Forces (SOF) Command Post C2 (Command & Control) System (SOFCPC2), in order to support EU-led SOF Small Joint Operations. The project is funded in the framework of the European Defence Fund – EDF 2022 program and aims to promote the upgraded role of SOF and to reduce the time for operational readiness, as envisioned by the EU.
The PROTEAS Project consortium convened for its highly anticipated kick-off meeting in Athens on the 18 & 19 December, 2023, with the active participation of key Ministries of Defence (MoDs).
Led by IDE, the PROTEAS Project Coordinator, the consortium brings together esteemed partners from Greece (ISD S.A., Satways), Belgium (C&V Consulting, Dotocean), Cyprus (Eight Bells, Ubitech), France (Thales Six GTS France, Commissariat à l’ Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, Hensoldt France SAS, SAS Impact), Germany (Rheinmetall Electronics), Italy (Leonardo S.p.A.) and Norway (Squarehead). The MoDs of Greece, Italy, France, Norway and Belgium, support and co-fund the project. This diverse coalition is united by a common goal: to promote PROTEAS as the future of SOF operations.
During the kick-off meeting, the consortium partners underlined the significance of their respective roles and responsibilities, laying the groundwork for a coordinated and cohesive approach to project implementation. The engagement of MoDs further reinforced the importance of PROTEAS in addressing critical defence domain challenges and enhancing EU security capabilities. As the consortium embarks on these ambitious adventures, it is clear that collaboration will be key to overcoming obstacles and achieving the challenging project objectives.
By harnessing the collective expertise and resources of all partners, PROTEAS is poised to make a lasting impact on the defense landscape.