Safe Pro Group Completes AFWERX Phase I Research, Paving Way for AI Airfield Threat Detection
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Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), a developer of AI-enabled defense, security, and situational awareness solutions, has completed all research milestones under its Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awarded by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force. The contract, awarded in July, focused on developing an AI dataset using images of foreign object debris and damage (FOD) commonly encountered at U.S. Air Force and civilian airfields.
Under the program, Safe Pro demonstrated its SpotlightAI computer vision technology for detecting small objects, collected and analyzed high-resolution imagery, and prepared technical project reports. Subject to AFWERX review and determination, the company intends to pursue additional SBIR-funded development contracts. The project represents a potential expansion of Safe Pro’s AI-powered detection capabilities beyond battlefield and post-conflict environments into military and civilian airfield operations.
The company’s patented SPAI Ground Truth software uses AI and machine learning to identify small threats, including landmines, unexploded ordnance, and drones, using drone-based imagery. The announcement follows recent interest from the U.S. Army, which has invited Safe Pro to provide operational support during an upcoming airfield exercise. Chairman and CEO Dan Erdberg said the project demonstrates the potential applications of the company’s computer vision technology across defense and civilian markets.
For Texas, the news signals growing opportunities in the state’s technology and defense sectors. Safe Pro Group is not headquartered in Texas, but its advancements in AI could spur collaboration with Texas-based aerospace and defense contractors, as well as attract investment to the region. The completion of Phase I milestones positions the company for further SBIR contracts, which could lead to job creation and technological innovation in the state. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/iXAdm.
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