RAPTOR

Remote weAPon condition-based moniTORing System

Objectives

The overall objective of the project is to achieve predictive maintenance of firearms through the co-design and co-development, together with all participating and closely involved end users, of tools, applications and technologies that constitute the low-cost, condition-based remote monitoring system for firearms.

Description

While the extension of internet connections to military assets and the establishment of the Internet of Military Things (IoMT) is gaining traction within the EU Defence Technology and Industrial Base, existing IoT technology still lacks the robustness and cost-effectiveness required for routine use in weapons.

RAPTOR aims to achieve predictive maintenance of firearms, involving end users, tools, applications and technologies, constituting a low-cost, condition-based remote weapon monitoring system. This will facilitate the monitoring of operators engaged in critical missions and reduce the likelihood of weapon failure through predictive maintenance, thereby increasing their reliability and safety. The goal is to create a RAPTOR system that is fully interoperable with European Soldier Systems, with security integrated from the design stage.