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European Commission<\/p>\n

European Defence Fund<\/p>\n

2025 – 2029<\/span><\/p>\n

5 M\u20ac<\/p>\n

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Geert De Cubber<\/a><\/p>\n

Daniela Doroftei<\/a><\/p>\n

Joao Balao<\/a><\/p>\n

Xavier Depreytere<\/p>\n

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ORIGAMI<\/strong> (drOne swaRm navIgation in Gnss-degraded And nonperMissive envIronments) is a cutting-edge European defence initiative focused on developing autonomous drone swarms that can operate reliably in environments where GPS and radio signals are disrupted or denied.<\/p>\n

Why ORIGAMI Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Modern defence operations increasingly rely on drones for surveillance, reconnaissance, and tactical missions. However, in hostile environments\u2014such as those seen in recent conflicts\u2014traditional drones can be easily jammed or spoofed, making them ineffective. ORIGAMI addresses this challenge by creating drone systems that are:<\/p>\n

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  • Resilient to signal interference<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Capable of autonomous navigation without GPS<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Able to operate collaboratively in swarms<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Designed for rapid deployment and adaptability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Key Innovations<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Multi-sensor navigation<\/strong>: ORIGAMI drones use a combination of advanced sensors\u2014including LiDAR, infrared, radar, and novel ultra-low-latency sensors\u2014to perceive their surroundings and navigate safely.<\/li>\n
    • Swarm intelligence<\/strong>: Each drone acts as part of a coordinated team, sharing data and adapting to changing mission conditions\u2014even if communication is disrupted.<\/li>\n
    • Robust communication<\/strong>: The system includes secure, jam-resistant networks that allow drones to communicate with each other and command systems.<\/li>\n
    • Modular design<\/strong>: Drones are built with interchangeable components, allowing customization for specific missions while keeping size, weight, power, and cost (SWaPC) low.<\/li>\n
    • Human-friendly control<\/strong>: ORIGAMI integrates with existing military command systems, offering intuitive interfaces for semi-autonomous or fully autonomous operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Who\u2019s Involved<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      The ORIGAMI consortium brings together leading European SMEs, research institutions, and defence organizations from multiple EU countries. It includes experts who have won prestigious international robotics challenges and who are actively shaping the future of drone technology in Europe.<\/p>\n

      Impact and Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      ORIGAMI is not just about building better drones\u2014it\u2019s about strengthening Europe\u2019s strategic autonomy in defence technology. By developing homegrown, interoperable systems, the project supports the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) and reduces reliance on non-EU suppliers.<\/p>\n

      Beyond defence, ORIGAMI\u2019s innovations have potential applications in disaster response, i<\/span>nfrastructure inspection, e<\/span>nvironmental monitoring and c<\/span>ivilian drone safety.<\/span><\/p>\n

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