Programme
Future airpower systems & personnel
In this programme, NLR is building a leading knowledge position in the field of training and simulation, making aerospace part of information-driven, multidomain and integrated operations. We do this together with our national and international (EU, NATO) partners. The focus lies on knowledge of threat systems and technology, the corresponding countermeasures, and education and training. This approach spans the entire TRL (Technology Readiness Level) chain, from conceptual level and technological development through to operations and training.
NLR proposes solutions to the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Justice and Security which contribute towards a safer society. These solutions can help in the effective performance of tasks, and can increase the combat readiness of troops and the resilience against new threats in the air and in space.
“ Safety in the skies”
Programme leader Arnaud van Kleef on the Future airpower systems & personnel knowledge programme
NLR also supports the military, the security services and the police, in the complete life cycle of their (aircraft) material and personnel education and training, so that they can work efficiently and adapt well to changing circumstances.
Some projects
AI and Data Science for Defence applications
Our programme focuses on operationalising Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS) in various fields of application, such as unmanned autonomous systems, decision-making support, and logistics. We are investigating the prerequisites necessary for successfully deploying these technologies in operational business processes. By gaining knowledge about these prerequisites, we aim to ensure that promising experiments with AI and DS are actually implemented and have a positive impact on business operations and safety.
Team Metrics
Our research focuses on quantifying and monitoring how individuals and teams process information. We utilise unobtrusive sensor systems, such as eye-tracking and physiology, to measure behaviour and information intake. By combining this data with knowledge about the world around us, we can objectively evaluate how teams process information. This insight enables us to improve military performance through targeted interventions, such as adapting user interfaces, training, and selection. Our goal is to make military teams as effective as possible in their information-driven tasks.
EDF: EICACS
The EICACS project aims to improve the effectiveness of multi-platform mission management for future combinations of manned and unmanned aerial systems. Our objective is to achieve technical standardisation in architecture, communication, and sensors, thereby promoting European development and sovereignty. With this standardisation, we aim to enhance the interoperability and efficiency of aerial systems. The project will run until 2026 and is expected to deliver a future-proof solution for mission management.
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