PESCO PROJECTS

UPGRADE OF MARITIME SURVEILLANCE (UMS)

The main objective of the program is to enhance the Maritime Surveillance, Situational Awareness and potential Response Effectiveness of the EU, by using the existing infrastructure, deploying assets and developing related capabilities in the future. The project on Upgrade of Maritime Surveillance will integrate landbased surveillance systems, maritime and air platforms in order to distribute realtime information to member states, so as to provide timely and effective response in the international waters. It aims to address timely and effectively new and old threats and challenges (such as energy security, environmental challenges, security and defence aspects); thus ensuring accurate Awareness and Rapid Response, so as to contribute to the protection of the EU and its citizens.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The aim of the project “Upgrade of Maritime Surveillance” is to take advantage of existing capabilities at the EU level, use relevant infrastructure in a coordinated way to avoid duplications of efforts, name specific risks and propose the development of new capabilities where shortfalls are identified, with a view to Upgrade Maritime Surveillance. Therefore, the project focuses on the Maritime Surveillance, Situational Awareness and potential Response Effectiveness of the EU by addressing timely and effectively new and old threats and challenges (such as energy security, environmental challenges, security and defence aspects). This way, it contributes to the protection of the EU and its citizens. This project addresses the CDP 23 priority: “Maritime Domain Awareness”.

OBJECTIVES/PRODUCTS

The main objective of the program is to enhance the Maritime Surveillance, Situational Awareness and potential Response Effectiveness of the EU, by primarily using existing infrastructures and planning for the development of new capabilities, if shortfalls are identified. This way, it aims to timely provide a comprehensive avenue of approach against threats and challenges (such as energy security, environmental challenges, security and defence aspects) across all the seas that envelop the EU.