With a total budget of EUR 30 million, the project is supported by the European Commission through the European Defence Fund. Its primary aim is to strengthen European technological sovereignty and create more autonomous, standardised systems across allied forces.
NG MIMA will design a scalable reference architecture that can be applied to both manned and unmanned platforms across multiple nations. This architecture is expected to enhance interoperability and become a foundation for future European military avionics standards.
“This is a first step towards a future European avionics standard for the entire continent,” said an Indra spokesperson. “It will make it easier for European armies to work together by using common, interoperable technology.”
The new systems will offer modular, open and upgradeable solutions, enabling armed forces to respond more effectively to evolving operational demands. Over the next three years, experts will explore advanced computing, cloud integration and cybersecurity to ensure systems remain adaptable and secure.
The architecture must be flexible enough to integrate future technologies that have yet to emerge, all while meeting strict cybersecurity standards. Indra and its partners will draw on Europe’s top technical expertise to meet this challenge.
“All this work is key to enhancing the ability of allied armies to interoperate and conduct multi-domain operations,” the company said. These operations span land, sea, air, space and cyberspace—requiring a high level of coordination and technological integration.
