ORCAPTOR–AutonomousUnderwaterDefence&CommunicationInitiative
ORCAPTOR is a European defence innovation initiative focused on next-generation autonomous underwater systems, resilient communication technologies, and advanced maritime intelligence capabilities designed to strengthen European strategic autonomy.
The initiative was organised and structured by Valentin Milkov, bringing together specialised European SMEs and technical experts in underwater robotics, secure communications, and defence-grade system engineering to collaborate on a next-generation maritime capability concept.
Leadership & Initiative
Valentin Milkov acted as the initiator and organiser of the ORCAPTOR consortium, coordinating collaboration between European SMEs and specialised research experts across underwater robotics, communications engineering, and defence technology domains.
Proposal Architecture
The full proposal architecture was developed and coordinated by Valentin Milkov.