The VANTAGE project has officially started, with the ambition to develop a modular, interoperable, and scalable European tactical drone platform tailored to modern battlefield and security needs.
Led by Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT), the European Defence Fund project was officially launched in Riga with a kick-off meeting that gathered consortium partners to define the technical roadmap and establish operational priorities for the project’s R&D activities.
VANTAGE is officially supported by four EU Member States, Latvia, Romania, Belgium and Estonia, underlining strong governmental backing and recognition of the project’s potential positive impact on the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB).
A modular and interoperable European drone platform
VANTAGE focuses on a versatile Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) integrating advanced C4ISR and kinetic capabilities, enabling the rapid integration of new sensors, effectors, and communications systems. Through its Interoperable Modular and Scalable Architecture (IMOSA), the platform is designed to remain adaptable to future technologies and evolving mission requirements.
Engineered for all European climates, the drone targets 10+ hours of endurance, a 200 km operational range, a 20 kg payload, and low-observable operations. This makes it suitable for a wide range of users, from EU Ministries of Defence and Special Operations Forces to armoured units, naval detachments, border authorities, and emergency services.