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CONVOY Second Evaluation Campaign Debriefing
15/12/2025
From December 02 to December 03, 2025, the debriefing workshop for the second evaluation campaign for the CONVOY project took place at the TNO facilities in Rijswijk, the Netherlands. Like last year, the event brought together the four consortia participating in the Tech Challenge (AIDEDex, CONVOY, DeterMine, and TICHE), coordinated by the organizing team HiTDOC.
The first day of the event started with a plenary session, during which the main outcomes of the campaign were presented in a consolidated manner, providing participants with a shared overview of the results, levels of participation, and reflection from the European Commission officers in attendance.
On the second day, dedicated break-out sessions were held with HiTDOC, allowing each team to present their individual results and receive tailored feedback and specific insights. Throughout the workshop, participant teams also had opportunities to meet informally without HiTDOC, fostering open discussions, exchanges of impressions, and the sharing of ideas among the consortia.
The workshop reinforced collaboration among the participating consortia and laid groundworks for the next steps of the project, providing valuable input for upcoming evaluation campaign and activities planned for the coming years.
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CONVOY Second Evaluation Campaign
10/06/2024
From September 17 to 26, 2025, the second evaluation campaign for the CONVOY project took place at the FOI facilities in Grindsjön, Sweden. Like last year, the event brought together the four consortia participating in the Tech Challenge (AIDEDex, CONVOY, DeterMine, and TICHE), coordinated by the organizing team HiTDOC. The main goal was to test the systems development with the improvements made since the first campaign and assess their advancement.
During the first three days, the teams focused on internal tests and integration, working independently to ensure their systems were ready for the official trials. This phase was crucial for resolving technical adjustments and ensuring smooth communication between the different components.
The second week was dedicated to official tests, following a similar format to the previous campaign but with updated focus areas. This year, the evaluations concentrated on route clearance as well as detection and classification, replacing the avoidance tests from last year. New scenarios and challenges were introduced to test the systems’ capabilities under more varied and demanding conditions.
The data collected during this campaign will help the consortia improve their systems as the project moves forward. Two more evaluation campaigns are planned, one each year over the next two years, providing further opportunities to enhance the technologies developed.
Integration Workshop at DOVO
26/06/2025
From June 16 to 20, 2025, integration tests for the CONVOY project were conducted at the DOVO facilities in Leuven, Belgium. The event gathered multiple partners from the consortium to prepare for the upcoming second evaluation campaign, scheduled to take place in Sweden this September.
The main objective of this workshop was to verify the interoperability of the system components and to ensure that the technical integration is progressing smoothly across the system. Throughout the week, partners worked closely to align their technologies, test communications, and identify any remaining challenges before the evaluation campaign in Sweden.
Valuable insights were gained during the tests, which will directly contribute to refining the system and getting it ready for September.
2nd Evaluation Plan Workshop
06/06/2025
On June 3rd to 5th, 2025, the second Evaluation workshop for the CONVOY project took place in the city of Rijswijk, Netherlands. The event brought together the four consortia participating in the Tech Challenge (AIDEDex, CONVOY, DeterMine, and TICHE), coordinated by the challenge organising team HiTDOC.
The first day of the workshop focused on reviewing and closing out the first evaluation campaign. Each team discussed the final results of their performance in the first campaign, formally concluding this phase of the project. In addition, the day was dedicated to identifying key considerations for the second evaluation campaign.
The second day was conducted in breakout groups, where each consortium presented the technological progress made since the first evaluation campaign, highlighting new system capabilities, improvements, and lessons learned. The day also included a collaborative session on the evaluation plan for the next phase. The teams proposed various adjustments to better align the plan with their updated systems and objectives.
The workshop provided a collaborative space for each consortium to deliver a high-level overview of their systems and to engage in the planning of the upcoming second evaluation campaign, set to take place in September in Sweden.
21st Mine Action 2025 Symposium
06/06/2025
From April 1st to 3rd, 2025, the city of Cavtat, Croatia, hosted the 21st Mine Action 2025 Symposium, bringing together international experts, organizations, and stakeholders involved in humanitarian mine action.
The event kicked off on April 1st with a welcome dinner, providing a relaxed setting for participants to connect, exchange ideas, and build networks ahead of the main conference sessions.
The second day featured a series of conferences and panel discussions addressing the current state of mine action in different countries. Speakers shared experiences and key lessons learned, with particular focus on the situation in Ukraine. The discussions provided insight into both ongoing challenges and the progress made in affected areas.
The third and final day adopted a more technical focus, showcasing innovative solutions for detecting and clearing various types of landmines. One of the highlights of the day was the presentation of the CONVOY project, introduced by GMV in collaboration with AIDEDex, participant to the technological challenge. The CONVOY project demonstrated the use of advanced autonomous systems and AI to enhance the safety and efficiency of demining operations.
The symposium reinforced the importance of international cooperation and innovation in tackling the persistent threat of landmines and explosives remnants of war, and set the stage for continued collaboration.
Debriefing the 1st Evaluation Campaign:
Insights & Outcomes
12/09/2024
On November 12 and 13, a debriefing workshop focusing on the results of the first evaluation campaign took place at the ICT facilities in Pfinztal, Germany. The workshop was attended by the four consortia participating in the Tech Challenge (AIDEDex, CONVOY, DeterMine, and TICHE), as well as the organizing team HiTDOC.
The first day of the workshop began with a plenary session in the morning, where key results were presented at a high level to give all attendees an overview of the campaign’s outcomes. In the afternoon, the session shifted to a more interactive format, with break-out sessions where each consortium presented their results in detail. HiTDOC also shared their own findings and offered valuable feedback. The discussions helped participants identify strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement.
On the second day, a talk about mine detection was delivered by a FOI expert, providing valuable insights into current mine detection technologies and practices. Additionally, the calendar for next year’s activities was presented.
During the workshop, participants engaged in detailed discussions, sharing insights and feedback aimed at refining the project and ensuring its continued success moving forward.
CONVOY First Evaluation Campaign
10/25/2024
Between September 16 and 26, the first evaluation campaign for the CONVOY project took place at the FOI facilities in Grindsjön, Sweden. The event was attended by the four consortiums participating in the Tech Challenge, coordinated by the challenge organising team HiTDOC. The primary goal was for the consortia to integrate the different components of the system, to conduct field tests, and to gather crucial data for future improvements.
The event was divided into two weeks, during the first of which the different teams and platforms arrived on site, focusing on system integration and ensuring seamless communication between all parts. This phase was critical in aligning the components to function cohesively.
The second week marked the beginning of testing, with three distinct tracks designed for various evaluations. The event featured two primary tests, avoidance and detection, allowing participants to assess the systems’ capabilities under different conditions. Each track had its own unique features, ensuring a comprehensive review of the system’s performance.
The data gathered from these tests is expected to boost future enhancements, helping the consortia refine the systems and optimize their effectiveness.
6th C-IED Technology Workshop: Countering IED System in Progress
10/15/2024
From May 28 to 30, 2024, the sixth edition of the “C-IED Technology Workshop”, organized by NATO’s C-IED Centre of Excellence (C-IED CoE), took place at the Meliá Sevilla Hotel in Seville, Spain.
This biannual event brought together the international community involved in the fight against improvised explosive devices (C-IED, Counter Improvised Explosive Devices), aiming to provide the C-IED community of interest with an in-depth view of “the latest operational gaps/requirements based on recent conflicts and the emerging and disruptive techniques/technologies addressing them.”.
The event served as an ideal environment to define end-user requirements, exchange information, and gain insights into the tools being developed to tackle the evolving threat of improvised explosive devices and technical exploitation.
During this event, and in agreement with the European Commission, the CONVOY project was introduced, with the presentation focusing on the present and future challenges the system aims to address. With this initiative, the CONVOY project is positioned as a key element in the pursuit of innovative solutions, aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of the system in the face of upcoming challenges.
The first CONVOY workshop is held in Sweden
05/20/2024
On May 15th and 16th the first workshop for the CONVOY project took place in the city of Kista, Sweden. The event was attended by the four consortiums participating in the Tech Challenge (AIDEDex, CONVOY, DeterMine, and TICHE), coordinated by the challenge organising team HiTDOC. Each consortium provided a high level definition of their system and collaborated in planning the first evaluation campaign.
The aim of this workshop was the preparation of the first field evaluation campaign that will take place next September. Consequently, on May 14th the participants enjoyed a visit to the FOI (Swedish Defense Research Agency) facilities, where the first dry run of the project will be held. All attendees were able to acquaint themselves with the tracks where the future tests will be performed.
For the duration of the workshop (May 15th and 16th) multiple meetings and conferences took place, where the participating consortia shared their preliminary findings.
Ultimately, the holding of this event provided new insights about the CONVOY project, as well as strengthening the relationship between the participants.
