EUROGUARD Program Unveils 45-Meter Semi-Autonomous Prototype Hull in Estonia
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Dimitris Mitsopoulos
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The European Defence Fund's €95 million EUROGUARD program has reached a major milestone with the completion of its Critical Design Review (CDR) and the unveiling of a 45-meter semi-autonomous prototype hull at the Baltic Workboats shipyard in Estonia. The event, held on May 21, 2026, brought together consortium partners and Member State representatives, marking the transition of the M-SASV (Multi-purpose Semi-Autonomous Surface Vessel) project from design to physical reality. The project is one of the largest funded under the EDF program.
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· 3 pulledEUROGUARD project marked a major milestone at the Baltic Workboats shipyard in Nasva, Estonia, hosting its Critical Design Review (CDR) alongside the prototype vessel hull presentation and a virtual system demonstration.
Event brought together consortium partners and representatives of participating Member States, highlighting progress in one of the largest European Defence Fund programs.
The European Defence Fund's (EDF) €95 million EUROGUARD program has completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) and unveiled its 45-meter semi-autonomous prototype hull.
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