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    General

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    Welcome to the PRESERVE C-UAV Training Programme, a specialized capacity-building initiative designed to equip European Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) with the advanced skills necessary to protect public spaces against the evolving threat of weaponized consumer drones and swarms.

    This course is part of the Horizon Europe PRESERVE project and offers a multidimensional shield approach. It moves beyond traditional isolated countermeasures, training you in the integrated use of the project’s key technologies: SECURE (Swarm-based C-UAS Arsenal), ODIN (Online Drone Intelligence Engine), and the PRESERVE Platform (Command & Control).

    Here is the text drafted specifically for your Moodle virtual classroom, designed to be professional, engaging, and fully aligned with the syllabus and Grant Agreement obligations.

    Key Features:

    • UNITAR Certification: This is a certified training programme, ensuring compliance with international quality standards
    • Hybrid Methodology: The curriculum combines theoretical modules with tabletop exercises (TTX), hands-on experience, and analysis of full-scale field exercises.
    • Operational Relevance: Content is adapted from real-world Pilot Use Cases (PUCs), including scenarios such as autonomous swarm attacks on major sporting events and orchestrated weapons delivery in public gatherings.

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    Course Overview

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    TIER 1: FOUNDATION

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    MODULE 1. INTRODUCTION TO PRESERVE TRAINING PROGRAM

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    Tier 1: Foundation

    M1 – Introduction

    • Outline: Overview of PRESERVE and its role in EU security policy; Training methodology and participant expectations; Connection between research, pilot demonstrations, and capacity-building.

    • Learning Objectives:

      • Describe the overall purpose, structure, and goals of the PRESERVE training course.

      • Explain how PRESERVE contributes to EU C-UAV policy and security frameworks through its technological solutions.

      • Identify the structure, learning pathway, and assessment approach of the training programme.

    • Methodology: Interactive briefing session, video presentations, and Q&A.

    • Duration: 0.5h


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    MODULE 2. TERRORISM AND THE UAV THREAT LANDSCAPE

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    M2 – Terrorism and the Evolving UAV Threat Landscape

    • Outline: This module explores how terrorism has evolved through the use of drones, focusing on new tactics, technologies, and the strategic use of UAVs by hostile actors.

    • Learning Objectives:

      • Define terrorism and differentiate between its main forms, motives, and typologies.

      • Explain terrorist tactics innovation and evolution from conventional methods to technology-enabled operations.

      • Analyze real-world UAV-enabled incidents to identify patterns and vulnerabilities.

      • Recognise the transition from individual drones to coordinated swarms attacks through the analysis of a variety of emerging patterns of drone utilization.

    • Methodology: Video, Multiple Choice Test (MCT), Simulated Incident Response (SIR), Briefing paper, Group observation.

    • Assessment Tools: Rubric, Checklist, Scoring key.

    • Duration: 3h

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    MODULE 3. UNMMANED AERIAL VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

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    M3 – UAV Technology

    • Outline: The module examines the technological architecture of drones, their operational capabilities, and the ways they can be exploited for surveillance, transport, or attacks.

    • Learning Objectives:

      • Define UAV types and classify them according to their size and types (wing, VTOL, etc.).

      • Discuss technological evolution of drones: from single systems to AI-enabled, autonomous, and swarm-capable drones.

      • Explain UAVs and their respective capabilities and limitations.

      • Sketch payload delivery, surveillance, and smuggling operations to show potential misuse scenarios.

    • Methodology: Video, Multiple Choice Test (MCT), Simulated Incident Response (SIR), Briefing paper, Group observation.

    • Assessment Tools: Rubric, Checklist, Scoring key.

    • Duration: 3h

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    TIER 2 Countering UAS Terror Attacks

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    MODULE 4. COUNTER-UAS

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    Tier 2: Countering UAS Terror Attacks

    M4 – Counter-UAS

    • Outline: Introduces the multi-layered approach to C-UAS operations, combining prevention, detection, tracking, and neutralization strategies, supported by PRESERVE solutions.

    • Learning Objectives:

      • Recognise the main stages of counter-UAS operations and their interdependencies.

      • Examine successful international case studies and identify lessons learned to estimate effective C-UAS strategies.

      • Assess how PRESERVE solutions integrate into prevention, detection, and neutralization strategies.

    • Methodology: Powerpoint.

    • Duration: 4h

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    MODULE 5. LEGISLATION AND REGULATION/LEGAL FRAMEWORK

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    M5 – Legislation and Regulation

    • Outline: This module reviews the legal and regulatory environment governing UAV operations and countermeasures, including relevant EU and national laws, privacy frameworks, and accountability issues.

    • Learning Objectives:

      • Identify key EU and national laws relevant to UAV use and C-UAS measures.

      • Understand and apply legal boundaries of UAV interception, surveillance, and data processing.

      • Justify ethical and human rights considerations in C-UAS operations.

    • Methodology: Powerpoint.

    • Duration: 4h

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    TIER 3: Operational Response

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    MODULE 6. C-UAV SECURITY STRATEGY


    Tier 3: Operational Response

    M6 – C-UAV Security Strategy

    • Outline: This module focuses on practical coordination and response actions, from threat detection to prosecution, emphasizing cooperation and communication under real-world conditions.

    • Learning Objectives:

      • Apply decision-making models for rapid UAV incident response.
      • Breakdown pilot cases and reconstruct operational scenarios to evaluate PRESERVE C-UAS products.
      • Defend and value inter-agency and public-private cooperation, communication, and intelligence sharing.

    • Methodology: Powerpoint, Video, Multiple Choice Test (MCT), Simulated Incident Response (SIR), Briefing paper, Group observation.

    • Assessment Tools: Rubric, Checklist, Scoring key.

    • Duration: 4h

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