Koropi, January 18th, 2021: INTRACOM DEFENSE (IDE) signed a grant agreement of 3.9 million Euros with the European Commission for the SMOTANET (“Software Defined Mobile Ad-Hoc Tactical Networks”) program following the conclusion of a competitive evaluation process. The program targets the development of an advanced communications management system, for use in tactical communications on-the-move.

In the framework of the European Defense Industrial Development Program (EDIDP), SMOTANET will increase the communications effectivity of "network-centric operations", enabling the interoperability of different MANET networks, so that military units can dynamically exchange tactical information with security and speed, within optimally managed communication networks.

The CEO of IDE, Dr. George Troullinos, stated that: "SMOTANET is a European innovation that combines three cutting-edge technologies and aims to fill an operational gap, enhancing significantly the situation awareness in real-time, as well as facilitating more effectively the communications in joint operations. It is expected to increase the capability of the Armed Forces to operate in intricate geographical environments, which impose special requirements for the effectivity of communications”.

IDE leads the SMOTANET consortium, in cooperation with partners from Greece (GridNet, AUEB), Cyprus (SignalGenerix) and Poland (iTTi), and with the support of the Ministries of Defense of Greece and Cyprus.

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About IDE

INTRACOM DEFENSE (IDE) is a highly acclaimed Defense Systems Company in Greece, with an outstanding record of participation in domestic programs and exports to quality-driven international customers.

IDE utilizes high-end technologies in the design and development of advanced products in the areas of Missile Electronics, Tactical IP Communications, Integrated C4I Systems, Surveillance, Hybrid Electric Power Systems, and Unmanned Systems. The Company retains its international recognition through the long standing participation in European and NATO new technology development programs. Utilizing advanced production capabilities and large-scale project management know-how, IDE is a key player in the high technology sector of the Hellenic Defense Industry. For more information please visit: www.intracomdefense.com