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The EURMARS Project proudly participated in the Security Research Event (SRE) 2025, held in Warsaw, Poland, showcasing our innovative work in advanced, multi-authority border surveillance.

Day 1 of the event featured our exhibition booth, where the EURMARS team engaged with researchers, end users and security professionals from across Europe. Visitors had the opportunity to explore how the EURMARS platform integrates:

• High-altitude platforms
• Satellite imagery
• UAVs (Unmanned Vehicles)
• AI-powered risk analysis

These technologies work together to address the evolving and complex challenges facing maritime border security in the EU.

Day 2 included a dedicated live presentation of the project, offering attendees an in-depth look at EURMARS’s objectives, technical capabilities and real-world applications. The session covered key project facts, outlined the main challenges and motivations behind the work and featured impactful video material demonstrating the EURMARS platform in action.

A sincere thank you to all participants who attended the presentation, visited the booth and contributed to valuable discussions throughout the event. Your engagement and feedback are vital to the success and continued growth of EURMARS.

The EURMARS Project successfully concluded its 2nd Pilot Demonstration, held from 12–15 May 2025 in Portland, UK, bringing together consortium partners, technology providers, and end users to validate integrated surveillance capabilities in a live maritime environment.
This pilot marked a significant milestone in demonstrating how the EURMARS platform can enhance situational awareness, and decision-making in complex border surveillance scenarios.

The demonstration began with the deployment and configuration of key components of the EURMARS platform. Technical teams focused on establishing equipment and testing communication channels between the various components.

The second day involved inter-system communication tests and data simulation trials using the EURMARS applications. These tests were critical for validating seamless data exchange between components and ensuring the robustness of the platform’s architecture prior to live scenario execution.

The live scenario runs, which took place on Days 3 and 4, marked the most impactful moments of the pilot and were attended by all participating end users and stakeholders. Several high-priority border surveillance scenarios were executed designed to evaluate the platform’s overall functionality, responsiveness, and interoperability in realistic conditions.

These scenarios were executed alongside real-time detection checks, information exchange, and component synchronization across the EURMARS platform. Feedback from end users and stakeholders was positive, highlighting the system’s strong potential to support real-world border surveillance operations.

The EURMARS Project team extends its sincere thanks to all project partners, technical teams, stakeholders and end users whose contributions made this 2^nd Pilot Demonstration a success. From systems set-up to scenario execution, every step reflected the collaborative spirit and innovation that drive EURMARS forward.

Looking Ahead

The insights gained from the 2nd Pilot Demonstration will directly contribute to the continued development, integration, and exploitation of the EURMARS platform. With each milestone, the project moves closer to delivering a next-generation, AI-powered surveillance solution to protect Europe’s maritime and border domains.

2nd Pilot Demonstration Photo Gallery

The EURMARS Project participated in the DETECTION HUB Workshop, held in Madrid, Spain. The event brought together stakeholders from diverse sectors, including law enforcement, government agencies, research institutions, academia, and industry, to address challenges and explore innovative solutions for the detection of drugs, explosives, and illicit goods.

The workshop featured insightful discussions on bridging the gap between theory and practical implementation, aligning public procurement with cutting-edge technologies, and enhancing multi-sectoral collaboration for operational detection capabilities. Expert panels and interactive sessions provided valuable takeaways on overcoming challenges, improving strategies, and advancing detection technologies for security and border management.

EURMARS is excited to incorporate the insights gained during this workshop into its ongoing efforts and future campaigns.

Revolutionizing Border Surveillance at the Nicosia Risk Forum 2024

The Nicosia Risk Forum 2024 (#NRF2024), held from December 4th to 6th, served as a key platform for addressing regional safety and security challenges. Organized by CERIDES of the European University Cyprus and the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, and under the auspices of His Excellency the President of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, the forum brought together stakeholders to strengthen disaster resilience in the Mediterranean.

At the event, SKYLD LTD presented the EURMARS project, a transformative initiative aimed at improving border surveillance in Europe’s maritime and coastal environments. EURMARS focuses on developing and validating a 24/7 surveillance platform designed to enhance multi-authority cooperation, integrate diverse data sources, and leverage cutting-edge technologies, including UAVs, satellite imagery, and ground-based sensors.

Key innovations include advanced AI-based analytics, data fusion capabilities to improve detection accuracy, and a cyber-secure platform with enhanced decision-making tools. The project also emphasizes user acceptability, ethical compliance, and rapid market deployment upon completion.

EURMARS represents a critical step in fortifying Europe’s external borders, aligning with NRF 2024’s commitment to fostering safety and security across the Mediterranean.

We are thrilled to announce that the EURMARS Project is now a proud participant in the DETECTION HUB initiative!

What is DETECTION HUB?

DETECTION HUB is a groundbreaking collaborative effort uniting several EU-funded projects. Together, we aim to advance the detection of drugs, explosives, weapons, and other illicit goods through shared knowledge, joint events, and specialized workshops

How Does EURMARS Contribute?

As part of DETECTION HUB, EURMARS is revolutionizing border security in Europe by improving cooperation and efficiency among various authorities. ur advanced surveillance platform leverages cutting-edge technologies like AI and real-time visualization to strengthen the EU’s maritime border protection.

By enhancing maritime border protection, we’re creating a safer, more secure Europe—working hand in hand with our DETECTION HUB partners.

Together, we are paving the way for a coordinated and secure European maritime space. Stay tuned for updates on our joint initiatives!

We are excited to announce our latest work published in the Security Informatic and Law Enforcement (SILE) series, featured in the book: “Paradigms on Technology Development for Security Practitioners”.

Our publication, “EURMARS: An Advanced Surveillance Platform to Improve the European Multiauthority Border Security Efficiency and Cooperation,” presents EURMARS – a cutting-edge platform that enhances EU maritime border security through AI, real-time visualisation, and advanced risk assessment tools. EURMARS supports authorities like coast guards, customs, police, and environmental protection agencies, addressing challenges such as irregular migration, smuggling, and trafficking networks, while also supporting search and rescue operations in line with international obligations at sea.

Furthermore, it tackles environmental challenges such as oil spill observation and monitoring.

Feel free to read the full publication here: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-62083-6_31

The EURMARS Project proudly participated in the Copernicus Workshop on Research for Security Applications, hosted at ESA-ESRIN. This important event brought together leading stakeholders from the security research community, providing a valuable forum for collaboration and the exchange of ideas.

Representing the EURMARS consortium, GEOSYSTEMS HELLAS S.A. delivered an insightful presentation outlining the project’s scope, core objectives, technological innovations, operational challenges, and key use cases.  It was an excellent opportunity to showcase how EURMARS is advancing research and solutions in the security domain.

Participation in the workshop fostered rich discussions, with fellow researchers and institutional actors, contributing to the ongoing evolution of Copernicus Security Services.

The EURMARS Project team was proud to participate in the Research and Innovation Symposium for European Security (RISE-SD 2024), held on October 16-17, 2024, in Chalkidiki, Greece. This event brought together top experts and stakeholders in key areas such as:

• Fighting Crime and Terrorism
• Disaster and Crisis Management
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Cybersecurity
• Border Management Research

Sharing Our Vision at RISE-SD

During our presentation, we introduced attendees to the vision, objectives, and expected outcomes of EURMARS. Key highlights included:

• An overview of the EURMARS platform and its cutting-edge technologies.
• Insight into our pilot use cases that aim to enhance border security across Europe.

Engaging with Attendees

At the EURMARS project booth, visitors explored detailed dissemination materials, providing a comprehensive look into the project’s progress and potential. Attendees gained valuable insights into how EURMARS is driving cooperation and efficiency among European multi-authority border security efforts.

Building Connections

RISE-SD 2024 provided an excellent platform to connect with co-organizing projects, leading experts, and key stakeholders. Engaging in these conversations enriched our understanding and furthered our commitment to contributing to a safer and more secure Europe.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited our booth and shared their valuable perspectives. Your insights are instrumental in shaping the future of the EURMARS Project. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our mission to revolutionize European maritime border security.

The plenary meeting brought together the EURMARS consortium members in Larnaca to review progress, address key challenges, and align on the roadmap ahead.

This important gathering follows the recent successful pilot demonstration in Cyprus, providing a valuable opportunity to reflect on outcomes and insights gained during the real-world testing activities. Discussions are focused on how to leverage these experiences to strengthen and optimise the EURMARS platform moving forward.

Key Focus Areas:

• Assessment of progress across work packages and technical developments
• Review of insights from piloting and validation activities
• Planning of upcoming actions, milestones, and exploitation strategies

The plenary fosters collaboration across the consortium and ensures continued alignment in our shared goal: delivering a cutting-edge, multi-authority platform for enhanced border and maritime surveillance.

The EURMARS Project has successfully concluded its pilot demonstration in Cyprus, focused on real-world scenarios for search and rescue operations. The event took place in Larnaca, with the invaluable support of the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC), who hosted and co-organised the activities.

The demonstration brought together project partners, technical teams, and local stakeholders to execute operational scenarios and collect valuable data for further analysis.

Key Highlights:

• Real-time testing of EURMARS technologies in simulated search and rescue scenarios.
• Collaboration with local authorities to ensure realistic operational conditions.
• Collection of rich data to evaluate system performance, identify insights, and refine solutions.

The Cyprus pilot marks a major milestone for the project as we continue to push the boundaries of maritime border surveillance through innovation and cooperation.

We extend our sincere thanks to all partners and participants who contributed to the success of the event and especially to the JRCC in Larnaca for their outstanding support.