Long-range indirect fire support capabilities for precision and high efficiency strikes

Financing entity
European Commission

Programme
European Defence Fund

Type of action
EDF-DA EDF Development Actions

Call
Call for EDF development actions implemented via actual cost grants (EDF-2023-DA)

Objectives of the call
The objective of this study is to develop European solutions for 155mm (up to 52-calibre) and rocket artilleries adapted to the new threats by increasing the fire range compared to current systems while maintaining interoperability principle. The targeted solutions must be cost-driven based on the assumption of a symmetric high intensity battle.

Who can apply?
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
– be legal entities (public or private bodies),
– be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.: EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs)), non-EU countries (listed EEA countries, have their executive management structure established in eligible countries, must not be subject to control by a non-associated third country or nonassociated third-country entity).

How to apply?
Electronically via the Founding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System

Deadline
22 November 2023

Call budget: EUR 714 500 000

More information
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/edf-2023-da-ground-ifs