Consortium
FEDERATES gathers 32 beneficiaries and 2 subcontractors from 14 EU Member States and 1 associated country (Norway), ensuring a strong and large European collaboration. FEDERATES involves industries from SMEs to large groups, RTOs and universities and rely on their high-level, complementary expertise and experience in simulation and training systems, their integration and engagement with the military end-users.
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RHEINMETALL ELECTRONICS GMBH (RME)As an integrated technology group with over 30,000 employees worldwide, Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry and a leading international systems provider for security technology, Rheinmetall draws on its high level of expertise in its basic technologies to address long-term megatrends, identify viable new markets with high growth potential and develop innovative solutions for a safe and liveable future.    |
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THALES AVS FRANCE SAS (TAVS)Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies within three domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital Identity & Security. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key areas such as quantum technologies, Edge computing, 6G and cybersecurity. Thales has 81,000* employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion. Note: * These figures exclude the ground transportation business, which is being divested. |
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LEONARDO - SOCIETA PER AZIONI (LDO)Leonardo is a global industrial group that builds technological capabilities in Aerospace, Defence & Security. With over 51,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies. |
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INDRA SISTEMAS SA (INDRA)Indra Sistemas is a leading global technology and consulting company, renowned for innovative solutions across various sectors. With a distinct focus on the defense market, Indra excels in simulation, delivering cutting-edge technologies that drive state-of-the-art military training. The simulation department stands out for developing realistic and customizable simulation systems, enabling armed forces to enhance their operational capabilities efficiently. With a robust track record in the defense market, Indra continues to set the pace in the industry, providing solutions that ensure the readiness and effectiveness of security forces worldwide. |
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HM ELEKTRONIKAI, LOGISZTIKAI ESVAGYONKEZELO ZARTKORUEN MUKODO RESZVENYTARSASAG (HMEI)HM Ei is a 100% SoE owned by the Hungarian Government. Our very purpose is to provide tailored services to the Hungarian Defence Forces. With more the 30 years of experience in various fields of defence industry HM Ei is now in the process to meet the requirements of the next generation army to make it ready to face future challenges |
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ADITERNA GMBH (ADITERNA)Focusing on intelligent solutions, Aditerna offers consulting services and intelligent software solutions for secure management of mission-critical data, advanced data analysis and on-demand execution of simulation environments. Aditerna serves government and military customers since 2010, combining innovation and engineering to provide tailored solutions for succeeding in complex environments. |
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AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE GMBH (ADS-DE) & AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE SAS (ADS-FR)Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus designs and manufactures modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in space systems, defence and security. In helicopters, Airbus provides efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. |
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MASA GROUP (MASA)MASA Group is an SME specialized in the development of solutions based on AI technologies for the modeling and simulation of autonomous and adaptative decisional behaviors. Our product, the SWORD simulation, used by more than 30 armies/organizations, is a constructive simulation system for command post training, planning support and operational analysis. The unit behaviour is automated so the operator can focus on higher level orders. The system can be easily tailored to fit each client. |
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NAVAL GROUP (NG)Naval Group is a partner to its customers' maritime sovereignty. An international player in naval defense and heir to French naval know-how, Naval Group develops innovative solutions to meet the needs of navies. Present throughout the entire life cycle of the ships, the group designs, builds, integrates and maintains submarines and surface ships, as well as their systems and equipment, through to dismantling. It also provides services for shipyards and naval bases. |
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MBDA ITALIA SPA (MBDA IT)MBDA is a unique multi-national European group, a world-leader in the field of complex weapon systems, playing a key role in keeping nations safe. Created in the spirit of international co-operation, MBDA and its 14,000+ employees work together to support the national sovereignty of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, and their allies worldwide. As an accelerator for innovation, MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and manufacturing complex weapons to meet the full range of current and future operational requirements of the three armed forces (land, sea and air). Airbus (37.5%), BAE Systems (37.5%) and Leonardo (25%) jointly own MBDA. |
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CETENA SPA CENTRO PER GLI STUDI DI TECNICA NAVALE (CETENA)CETENA S.p.A. is a FINCANTIERI company dedicated to research and consultancy in the naval and maritime field. Since its foundation in 1962, CETENA has been involved in national and international research activities and has carried out research and consultancy in close cooperation with shipbuilders, shipowners, navies and universities. |
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ITRES SRL (ITRES)ITRES is a company made up of ex-military personnel with decades of experience in various fields of application of M&S, aerospace technology, military flying operations, safety & security, SW development, training and design. ITRES can support Planning for operative and strategic activities, Exercises/Experimentation, Settings and Scenarios activities, M&S applications in different domains, military doctrines and analysis of big data. |
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STAM SRL (STAM)STAM is a technology innovation consultancy firm specialized in the high-tech sector. We provide turnkey solutions in: Space & Defence, Security & Transport, Energy & Environment, and Industry & Automation. Since 2010 we have broaden our expertise portfolio, such as construction and transports, and building new skills in ICT. Stam has achieved outstanding results: a number of patents, a testing laboratory for special machinery, and the successful completion of over 200 projects. |
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TXT E-TECH SRL (TXT)TXT is an international IT Group, end-to-end provider of consultancy, software services and solutions, supporting the digital transformation of customers’ products and core processes. With a proprietary software portfolio and deep expertise in vertical domains, TXT operates across different markets, with a growing footprint in Aerospace, Aviation, Defense, Industrial, Government and Fintech. TXT is headquartered in Milan and has subsidiaries in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and the United States of America. |
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CT INGENIEROS AERONAUTICOS DE AUTOMOCIONE INDUSTRIALES SL (CT)CT is a leading engineering company throughout the complete product lifecycle. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to provide innovative services and technological solutions that help our clients be more effective and competitive. Today, CT´s success is driven by 2.000+ engineers in seven countries providing end-to-end expert support to leading customers in the aeronautical, space, naval, automotive, railway, energy and industrial plant sectors. |
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UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID (UPM)The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain's largest technological university, boasts over 36,000 students and 2,900 researchers. Leading Spanish universities participation in EU research programs, UPM drives transformative research and tech transfer. Its Information Processing and Telecommunications Center, with over 160 researchers, specializes in distributed simulation, data science, AI, optimization, decision support, VR/AR, Radio & Radar, Networks, Drones and EW, among other technologies. |
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TOTALFORSVARETS FORSKNINGSINSTITUT SE (FOI)FOI, the Swedish Defence Research Agency, is one of Europe’s leading research institutes in defence and security. FOI is a government agency under the Ministry of Defence, and most of its activities are assignment-based. Our largest clients are the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, the Government Offices and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. We also have many assignments from other government authorities, municipalities and companies, within the defence and security fields. |
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PITCH TECHNOLOGIES AB (PITCH)For over 30 years, Pitch has provided infrastructure, communications, and after-action review capabilities to some of the largest and most complex simulation programs across defense, space, and beyond. All our products are built on the HLA standard, which ensures an interoperable, secure, and scalable platform from which our clients can develop top-tier training solutions. |
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4C GROUP AB (4C)4C Strategies is the leading provider of training readiness and organisational resilience software and professional services. With over 20 years of expertise, we support high-profile international institutions, global enterprises and armed forces across 100 countries. We help you to transform training, rethink risk, manage crises, and uphold continuity - so you are ready for the resilience challenges ahead. |
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NEDERLANDSE ORGANISATIE VOOR TOEGEPAST NATUURWETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK TNO (TNO)TNO develops strategic knowledge, technology, and capabilities to protect our safety and ensure that people can live together in freedom and security. Dangers generally first affect the Ministry of Defence, the police, and other public justice and security providers, and the professionals working within them. Our main goal is to give these professionals a head start by developing and implementing new knowledge and technology. |
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STICHTING KONINKLIJK NEDERLANDS LUCHT – EN RUIMTEVAARTCENTRUM (NLR)Royal NLR - Netherlands Aerospace Centre operates as an objective and independent research center, working with its partners towards a better world tomorrow. As part of that, NLR offers innovative solutions and technical expertise, creating a strong competitive position for the commercial sector. It is an organization that works to achieve sustainable, safe, efficient and effective aerospace operations. |
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AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH (AIT)The AIT is Austria’s largest non-university research institute. AIT provides research and technological development to realize basic innovations for the next generation of infrastructure related technologies in the fields of Energy, Low-Emission Transport, Health & Bioresources, Digital Safety & Security, Vision, Automation & Control and Technology Experience. These technological research areas are supplemented by the competence in the area of Innovation Systems & Policy. |
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SIA EXONICUS R&D LV (EXONICUS)Exonicus R&D is an innovative technology company, specializing in the development of enhanced medical simulation training software, mainly based on XR solutions tailored to the training needs of both military and civilian medical (and support) personnel and paramedics in EU Member States and Norway. |
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CRIFFIN SOLUTIONS OU (VRL)Criffin is developing tactical AI for simulations & trainings and a virtual tactical training solution for small units. We engagee in longer-term activities in science or technology, using similar techniques to scientific research without predetermined outcomes and with broad forecasts of commercial yield. |
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TRUE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (VRAI)At VRAI, our mission is to redefine human performance through advanced training, aiming to unlock every individual's potential. Our product, HEAT, captures human performance data generated during simulation training to provide actionable insights. HEAT integrates with simulators to provide an analytics layer that delivers actionable insights into human performance. We envision a future where simulation is within arms reach of anyone who needs it, where users can access personalised, adaptive learning environments. |
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BALTIJOS PAZANGIU TECHNOLOGIJU INSTITUTAS (BPTI)The Baltic Institute of Advanced Technology (BPTI) is a private, high tech-oriented research institute. We are driven by our mission to create value by providing R&D services for global security. Our core competencies in research and innovation lie in artificial intelligence/machine learning method development and applications, cybersecurity solutions, military UX/UI, and IC component design for radar and communication systems. |
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FORSVARETS FORSKNINGINSTITUTT (FFI)Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) is the prime institution for defence-related research in Norway. The Establishment is the chief adviser on defence-related science and technology to the Ministry of Defence and the Norwegian Armed Forces. FFI shall contribute to an effective, interoperable and relevant defense that is best prepared to meet future challenges. |
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THALES NORWAY AS (TNOR)Thales Norway is a world leader in crypto- and high-grade secured communications, and we are a NATO supplier of IP crypto, military message handling and voice communication systems. Thales Norway is also a partner, trusted advisor and contractor for the Norwegian Government and for NATO, and is an independent defence and security company, operating under Norwegian Security Law, fully owned by Thales Group. |
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PLANETEK HELLAS ETAIREIA PERIORISMENIS EFTHYNIS YPIRESIES CHARTOGRAFISIS MESODORYFOROU (PLANETEK)Planetek Hellas is a Greek company, member of the Planetek Group, that operates in the field of satellite Earth Observation & Space systems. This includes spatial data infrastructure & analysis services, software development for science data, on-board & ground segment space applications and end-to-end new space solutions. |
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TERRA SPATIUM AE PROIONTON KAI YPIRESION GEOPLIROFORIKIS KAI DIASTIMATOS (TERRASPATIUM)TERRA SPATIUM is a Greek SME with years of specialised experience and a wide range of skills in geo-information, software development and satellite communications. Through strategic R&D projects, Terra Spatium continuously pushes the boundaries of technology, developing new tools and methods to address evolving problems in a range of industries. In line with its growth, Terra Spatium investigates the possibilities of UAV swarming technology to transform aerial operations with synchronized fleets of unmanned aerial vehicles for a range of uses such as monitoring, disaster response, and surveillance. |
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SOFTWARE IMAGINATION & VISION SRL (SIMAVI)SOFTWARE IMAGINATION & VISION (SIMAVI) is a Romanian software development company with projects in eLearning, eHealth, eCustoms, eNuclear, eBanking, R&D, utilities, production, customized applications etc. SIMAVI provides IT services to European Commission organization: DGTaxud, DGHR, European Parliament, Court of Justice, DIGIT, DGBudget, JRC, OPOCE, ECDC, EFCA, EUIPO, EEAS, Frontex, EASA. |
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