The project was represented by the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence of the University of Cyprus, alongside the Project Coordinator AKMON S.A., as part of its dissemination and communication activities. The presentation focused on the project’s technological developments in support of Indirect Fire Support operations, including artillery, mortars and rocket systems used to engage targets beyond line of sight.
These operations traditionally rely on Forward Observers operating under high-risk conditions in complex battlefield environments. In modern operational contexts, Forward Observers face critical challenges related to exposure to hostile fire, vulnerabilities in communications, limited situational awareness and increased operational burden. VICTORIOUS addresses these challenges through an integrated technological approach combining AI-enabled data processing, the use of unmanned systems (UxVs), wireless charging capabilities and secure real-time data transmission.
This approach aims to enhance targeting precision, improve personnel survivability and increase overall operational tempo. Participation in BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026 provided a valuable platform to showcase the project’s objectives and engage with stakeholders from the European defence industry, research community and operational end-users. The VICTORIOUS project continues to contribute to the development of innovative solutions aligned with the evolving needs of modern armed forces, strengthening Europe’s defence and technological capabilities.