3 questions to Dr Tasos Kounoudes from SignalGeneriX

We asked 3 questions to Dr Tasos Kounoudes from SignalGeneriX (Cyprus)

Why did your company get involved in the COMMANDS?

SignalGeneriX, a Cyprus-based technology company specializing in signal processing and communications, joined the COMMANDS project due to its strong alignment with the company’s expertise. By leveraging its proficiency in the domains of Digital Signal Processing, Cyber Security, Hardware Prototyping, and Electronic Warfare, along with its solid experience in defence research stemming from its participation in 6 EDIDP projects prior to COMMANDS, SignalGeneriX’s participation was not only envisioned to provide an opportunity to apply its expertise to a challenging and important project but also to foster collaboration with other European companies and research institutions, strengthening the region’s defence technology capabilities. The project’s potential to revolutionize unmanned ground combat systems was fully aligned with SignalGeneriX’s vision of contributing to a more secure and technologically advanced European defence landscape.

What is your specific role in the project?

In the COMMANDS project, our primary focus is on architecture design, user requirements, technical specifications, and communication technologies. We bring specific expertise in digital signal processing, cyber security, hardware prototyping, and electronic warfare, all of which align closely with the COMMANDS project objectives. With ground vehicles as the main focus for survivability capabilities, we will contribute by developing an RF signal direction finder. This technology will enhance situational awareness by preventing adversary detection and acquisition by the enemy. Furthermore, SGX will provide technical contributions in the areas of data processing and data fusion, system performance and computational power, as well as electromagnetic spectrum monitoring and emission sources localization.

How do you see the added value of COMMANDS for the European armed forces?

The COMMANDS project has the potential to revolutionize European military operations landscape, by empowering unmanned ground combat systems (UGS) to collaborate efficiently with manned vehicles and air systems by equipping UGS with advanced sensor and data fusion capabilities, granting them a beyond the state-of-the-art ability of understanding their surroundings. This enhanced situational awareness will enable UGS to make rapid and informed decisions in the dynamic battlefield environment, ensuring their effectiveness in mission execution. The latter marks a significant milestone in European defence technology, signalling the beginning of an era of enhanced capabilities and strategic effectiveness for the joint operations of EU armed forces. The project’s focus on collaborative UGS operations, enhanced situational awareness, improved communication, and strengthened cybersecurity will allow the European armed forces to maximize their overall operational potential.