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CAFA Demonstrated Advanced Military Communication Capabilities in Germany Through a 5G COMPAD Drone Flight The 5G COMPAD project held a live demonstration showcasing advanced 5G technologies in a military environment on 17 September 2025 at the German Army Combat Training Centre in Letzlingen, Germany. The event focused on the interoperability of tactical radios and smartphones […]

XGain Project Final Demo in Isles of Scilly Horizon Europe Research & Innovation project XGain aims to bring connectivity solutions to rural areas that do not have a reliable internet connection. A notable statistic is that-, only 60% rural European households have high-speed internet, compared to the EU average of 86%. This is crucial because […]

INDY Project Marks Final Milestone at 5th All Partners Event The “INDY-Energy Independent and Energy Efficient Military Camps” project reached a significant milestone with its 5th All Partners Event, held on 22–23 January 2025 at the Hotel nhow Brussels Bloom in Belgium. This final gathering of project partners marked the symbolic conclusion of one of […]

CAFA Tech Conducts Ballistic Battery Tests in Estonia under the INDY Project to Evaluate Safety and Reaction Profiles of Various Battery Chemistries for Military Applications Conducted by CAFA Tech, a partner in the EDF-funded INDY project, a recent ballistic battery test in Estonia provided a detailed assessment of the reaction profiles for various battery chemistries […]

5G COMPAD Showcases Several 5G Network Deployment Scenarios in a Global Demonstration in Latvia, with CAFA Participating Through a 5G-Enabled Drone Flight On October 17, 2024, in Riga, Latvia, the European Defence Fund project 5G COMPAD (5G Communications for Peacekeeping and Defence) held its first global demonstration, showcasing various 5G network deployment scenarios at sea, […]

Organised by INDY partner CAFA Tech, the recent field tests in Estonia showcased the Tactical Energy Depot (TED) microgrid and its geothermal components, which are pivotal in achieving the INDY project’s goals of energy independence, reliable functionality, and reduced logistical needs.

Project CALIPSO among selected projects of the European Defence Fund CALIPSO project is among 54 selected projects of the European Defence Fund (EDF) for 2023, which support the technological excellence of European defence capabilities in critical areas. CAFA is included in the project as a member of a consortium of 34 partners from 14 EU member states and Norway. CALIPSO aims to provide guidelines and roadmaps for systematically addressing technological and other challenges in terms of innovative emission-reducing propulsion solutions. The project aims to enable […]

CAFA Tech Presents at 3rd INDY Meeting in Grenoble on EEMC risk mitigation for critical components and EEMC Training Needs From 4th to 6th March, 2024, the MINATEC Conference Center in Grenoble, France, hosted the 3rd INDY All Partners Event. Organized by CEA and TECES, this event marked a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts […]

From Dead Zones to Green Fields: The Role of Innovative Technology in Rural Growth EU Project XGain February, 23, 2024 Nestled off the South West coast of mainland Britain, the Isles of Scilly captivate with their stunning natural beauty yet grapple with a significant challenge: the digital divide. This divide starkly impacts their agricultural sector, […]

The 2nd INDY ALL PARTNERS event, titled “Boosting Synergies”, was held from 20th and 22nd September 2023 at the Field Lab Smart Base defence innovation facility in Ede, The Netherlands. The event brought together more than 80 experts from project partners and Ministries of Defence from participating countries in the project. The gathering offered an invaluable forum for focused discussions on project execution, knowledge sharing, and network-building.

CAFA’s developing multi-robot system contributes to the digital development of European rural areas EU Project XGain PRESS RELEASE December, 12, 2023 Estonian technology company CAFA Tech is part of the EU project XGain consortium and contributes to the digital development of European rural areas by developing a multi-robot system that measures soil moisture, provides a […]

INDY is one of the first strategic projects tackling green energy in the defence and security sector, thus strengthening collaboration between civil and defence partners to develop dual-use solutions for deployable military camps. More than 80 experts from 13 European countries participated in the Kick-Off meeting in Maribor, Slovenia, between 16-17 February 2023 to start the "INDY, Energy Independent and Efficient Deployable Military Camps" project.

European 5G leaders join forces with Europe’s defence industry in 5G COMPAD The European Defence Fund (EDF) has just awarded a new project, 5G COMPAD – 5G Communications for Peacekeeping and Defence, in collaboration with EU-based 5G companies and researchers. The project aims to provide European defence forces with efficient and resilient multi-dimensional communication systems, with […]