Flexible system extending automated border surveillance by increased situational awareness adaptable to uncertain times with unforseen eventscore
BorderForce · Horizon Europe grant · 2024-11-01–2027-04-30
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About the data
Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-CL3-2023-BM-01 · scheme HORIZON-IA · topic HORIZON-CL3-2023-BM-01-01. CORDIS record →
Objective
The EU has experienced a surge in fixed border surveillance solutions, including physical barriers, covering 13% of external land borders. The BorderForce project responds to evolving threats by enhancing real-time surveillance capabilities. It introduces a dynamic system, featuring self-sufficient, transportable Command and Control (C2) Stations with configurable and extendable capabilities. These stations incorporate versatile surveillance towers with anti-drone features, integrating data from autonomous monitoring sensors and UAV systems.Dedicated satellite resources, including CubeSat, strategically positioned at high-risk spots, ensure frequent revisits to critical areas. To enable early threat assessment, BorderForce leverages Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), processing online data for border security threats. The project emphasizes ethical, legal, and social aspects, safeguarding fundamental rights in border surveillance capability development.BorderForce collaborates with EU and candidate country border authorities, customs, and Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) entities. It defines scenarios, gathers architecture feedback, and validates end user feedback. The project emphasizes data exchange, novel user interfaces (e.g., XR), and immersive training for collaborative threat assessment, promoting safety and security while upholding fundamental rights.This solution enhances resource sustainability by improving the coordination and deployment of reusable security measures. The BorderForce solution will be validated in 2 field trials to become TRL7. It ensures seamless operations in monitoring the flow of goods, people, and information. Addressing challenges like migration, smuggling, and geopolitical tensions, BorderForce contributes to regional stability, particularly in crises. Overall, it combines technological innovation and international collaboration to bolster border security, prioritizing fundamental rights and ethical considerations.
Beneficiaries (18)
| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH | AT | coordinator | €937,145 | |
| EUROPEAN DYNAMICS LUXEMBOURG SA | LU | participant | €414,225 | |
| TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY | FI | participant | €413,222 | |
| SECURITON GMBH | DE | participant | €349,781 | |
| ERATOSTHENES CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE | CY | participant | €328,743 | |
| HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EPE | EL | participant | €319,350 | Yes |
| GEOSYSTEMS HELLAS IT KAI EFARMOGESGEOPLIROFORIAKON SYSTIMATON ANONIMIETAIREIA | EL | participant | €300,871 | Yes |
| ETICAS DATA SOCIETY | ES | participant | €201,250 | |
| AFSEA SEKTSIA SOFIA | BG | participant | €194,796 | Yes |
| VALSTYBES SIENOS APSAUGOS TARNYBA PRIE VIDAUS REIKALU MINISTERIJOS | LT | participant | €134,062 | |
| GLAVNA DIREKTSIA GRANICHNA POLITSIA | BG | participant | €99,688 | |
| MUITINES DEPARTAMENTAS PRIE LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS FINANSU MINISTERIJOS | LT | participant | €90,062 | |
| INSPECTORATUL GENERAL AL POLITIEI DE FRONTIERA | RO | participant | €52,406 | |
| MINISTERSTVO VNUTRA SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKY | SK | participant | €51,094 | |
| General Maritime Directorate | AL | participant | €50,500 | |
| INSPECTORATUL GENERAL AL POLITIEI DE FRONTIERA AL MINISTERULUI AFACERILOR INTERNE | MD | participant | €48,500 | |
| INSTITUT PO OTBRANA | BG | participant | €7,079 | |
| BUNDESMINISTERIUM FUR EUROPAISCHE UND INTERNATIONALE ANGELEGENHEITEN | AT | participant | €0 |
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