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European technological defense marathon in Leiria has winners. Know who they are
Publication: ECO
Author: Tiago Martins d'Oliveira
Source published: 21/10/2026, 12:06:26 UTC
Briefing created: 22/10/2026, 02:06:40 UTC
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Briefings
The EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2026 in Leiria, held between October 15-17 under the EU Defence Innovation Scheme, awarded first place to UB Robotics for the UBR Brain platform. This autonomous software enables coordination of unmanned ground vehicles, aerial vehicles, and humanoid robots without GPS, internet, or conventional networks. The event featured 62 participants from 12 nations, with the winner advancing to a European mentorship phase and potential international showcase.
Key points
- UB Robotics won the hackathon with the UBR Brain platform, which coordinates unmanned ground vehicles, aerial vehicles, and humanoid robots using only onboard sensors and radio communication.
- The UBR Brain solution operates in GNSS-denied environments, allowing autonomous navigation and information sharing without reliance on satellite signals or internet connectivity.
Context
The EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2026 was organized by Startup Leiria as the third Portuguese edition of the EU Defence Innovation Scheme, supported by the European Defence Fund. Held in Leiria between October 15-17, 2026, the event focused on 'Autonomy in the Battlefield' and attracted 62 participants from 12 countries.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the first-place winner and second-place finishers; third-place details are limited to the UBIAT drone defense system. Data reflects the 2026 event period and does not include results from the simultaneous Italy, Chipre, Sweden, Ireland, Austria, and Norway editions. Some descriptions of capabilities are paraphrased from quotes rather than direct technical specifications.
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