Nokia is set to lead EU-funded project, PROACTIF, focusing on robotics and unmanned technology to manage emergency situations and critical infrastructure.
PROACTIF project involves 42 European tech firms aiming to protect critical infrastructure using drones for monitoring energy grids, data centers, and communication lines.
The project is funded by the European Union's Chips Joint Undertaking, with the UK pledging £35 million to the research fund, aiming for revenue generation, new industry patents, and job creation.
The initiative addresses security challenges post-Russia's hybrid warfare operations in Ukraine and the Baltic sea, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure and undersea cables.