Exclusive Interview: Captain Artur Varanda on the Portuguese Army’s RAS Programme

Exclusive Interview: Captain Artur Varanda on the Portuguese Army’s RAS Programme

In this exclusive interview, Captain Artur Varanda of the Portuguese Army’s Centre for Experimentation and Technological Modernisation shares how his team is driving robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) from concept to combat readiness. Captain Varanda draws upon both operational command and data science expertise to discuss the Army’s long-term RAS ambitions, the real-world challenges of testing emerging technologies, and the cultural shift required to integrate autonomy into military doctrine. He also offers insight into how data, experimentation, and international collaboration are shaping Europe’s future force. Download this fascinating piece to find out more.