Crimson, the sovereign European solution for hypervision and commandand control of critical operations, once again demonstrates its versatility and efficiency for maritime operations in two completely different contexts: the NATO REPMUS 2025 exercise and the Jules Verne Trophy, a nautical challenge that rewards the fastest crewed, non-stop, and unassisted circumnavigation of the globe under sail.

REPMUS 2025 

In September 2025, CS Group took part in the NATO REPMUS 2025 exercise (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping Using Maritime Uncrewed Systems) with its product Crimson Sandbox product, a version of the Crimson product line dedicated to the design and assessment of ConOps, the planning of operations and wargaming/training exercises.This participation took place in the frame of the European ISeamore project, which selected Crimson to design maritime surveillance CONOPS and plan operations involving both human and autonomous or remotely operated assets (e.g., all types of drones, stratospheric balloons, space systems).

 

 

Jules Verne Trophy 

In a completely different context, Crimson is also currently deployed for the record attempt for a round-the-world sailing trip by the “The Famous Project” crew as part of the Jules Verne Trophy. The system enables real-time tracking of the maxi-trimarantrimaran Idec Sport, its sensors, maritime traffic, and weather and ocean conditions via a monitoring and routing platform that includes, among other features, an iceberg detection module. 

 

We're thrilled and deeply grateful to see our Crimson product honored by the European Commission at hashtagSecurity Research Event 2025 with the Security Innovation Award 2025, which recognizes the innovation with the greatest impact on the security of the European Union. This award is a significant recognition of the particularly innovative nature of our field-proven product. For several years, it has made important and consistent contributions to advancing the state of the art in its field. Its widespread adoption in both civilian and military domains, as well as by numerous European projects (which have made it a reference research platform for both Horizon Europe and the European Defence Fund), confirms Crimson's significant impact on European security both in the research world and for the most critical operational applications.

We embarked on this Crimson adventure in a PASR RTD project quite some time ago following the devastating AZF factory explosion in Toulouse, our hometown.

Innovation often requires time, not to mention a fair amount of luck.

We had a vision: to use our expertise in virtual reality and simulation to develop tools to train first responders to manage such disasters. At the time, we believed that changing end-users’ operational methods and tools was out of reach. But we were wrong. Crimson was actually adopted for crisis management first, before training.

Looking ahead, we are more motivated than ever to serve the protection and defense of European populations, public and natural sites, and critical infrastructures. Crimson is now spreading across Europe into other domains and, recently, into the defence sector to enable more effective inter-organizational, multi-domain, and cross-border collaboration during major incidents and crisis.

This award fuels our ambition to continue innovating, pushing the boundaries of what's possible to support those who protect us.

It is with particularly high honor that we see Crimson adopted by European projects as a research platform for inventing next-generation security and defence systems and benefit from Crimson to accelerate innovation and open a direct path to exploitation and adoption.

Crimson SENTINEL has been selected by the FRODDO Horizon Europe project to create safer, smarter, and more adaptable transportation systems that address the challenges of increasingly complex road environments—particularly in dense urban areas. Crimson SENTINEL will be utilized and further developed by FRODDO’s partners to monitor and orchestrate traffic involving autonomous vehicles and transportation infrastructure, while ensuring user safety and effectively managing potential incidents.

Led by ERTICO, a public-private partnership organization with nearly 120 members spanning eight sectors of the Intelligent Transport Systems and Smart Mobility ecosystem, the FRODDO project brings together leading universities, research institutes, and industry players committed to innovation in automated mobility. This world-class consortium envisions a future where automated and connected vehicles are seamlessly integrated into everyday life. Its mission is to build robust, safe, and secure mobility systems that can adapt to rapidly evolving technological, physical, and societal landscapes.

The project’s vision is rooted in adaptability—ensuring that automated vehicles can safely navigate any road or environmental condition. By integrating advanced sensing technologies, artificial intelligence, and fail-safe design principles, FRODDO aims to push the boundaries of what’s possible in connected and automated mobility. In this envisioned future, data flows securely and efficiently between vehicles, infrastructure, and authorities, enabling real-time decision-making that optimizes traffic, reduces accidents, and enhances the overall mobility experience.

We would like to thank the French Navy for placing its trust in us by taking Crimson on board for several air-sea manoeuvres in 2025:

• The Clémenceau 2025 mission, deployed around the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which enabled France to demonstrate its power projection capabilities and strengthen interoperability with its allies..
• The Dragoon Fury 2025 experiment, a full-scale tactical laboratory for technological innovation, focused on the use of drones and autonomous systems in an amphibious context.
• The Catamaran 2025 joint exercise, which enabled France to demonstrate its force projection capabilities with an amphibious operation in a high-intensity engagement scenario..

Designed for demanding protection, security, and defence applications, Crimson provides a unique multi-domain command and coordination capability, both at sea and on land. Thanks to its sovereign, interoperable and resilient technology, the solution enables real-time tactical hypervision and joint operation command, which is essential for conducting modern operations and supporting operations in the service of decision-making superiority.

This collaboration illustrates the commitment of the Crimson teams to working alongside the French armed forces to strengthen their superiority and operational responsivenessnnelle.