VW2026 – Modern technologies in military medicine

The iMEDCAP project delivered an impressive capability demonstration during the military medical exercise, showcasing some of the latest technologies designed to transform battlefield casualty care and medical evacuation.

Led by the Technical University of Munich (Technische Universität München), iMEDCAP (funded by the European Union, European Defence Fund (EDF), grant number: 101121421) aims to develop a rescue system capable of autonomously detecting injured personnel, automatically defining evacuation and rescue strategies, and providing initial treatment during transport. An interoperable patient box equipped with sensors and a Robotic System enables diagnostic and intervention capabilities under remote control, while vital signs data is automatically shared from Point of Injury to the Medical Treatment Facilities and to the Command & Control locations.

As another novelty at the exercise, INFRAHEX is showcasing its multispectral concealment solutions designed to help CASEVAC teams operate in environments where drones, thermal cameras, and persistent surveillance are a constant threat. By reducing visible and thermal signatures, these innovative systems help medical personnel stay harder to detect while carrying out one of the most critical missions on the battlefield: reaching and evacuating the wounded.