Clavister, in collaboration with Wireless P2P Technologies AB, has won a contract to develop AI-based technology to enhance drone operations in environments with radio interference, as part of a research project with the Swedish Armed Forces and Vinnova. The project aims to increase the survivability of drones in modern conflicts where electromagnetic warfare, such as radio interference, is prevalent, the company states in a press release.

– I am proud that we can contribute to solving urgent challenges within the defence domain by using our technology and experience from both civilian and military areas. We continue to find new applications for our patented AI technology, and by working with domain experts like Wireless P2P Technologies, we can add value to new areas where cybersecurity is becoming critical, says John Vestberg, CEO of Clavister, in the company's press release.

Clavister will explore AI methods to identify and manage interference in the radio spectrum, in collaboration with Wireless P2P Technologies AB, which provides a software-defined radio platform for field tests. By using advanced AI algorithms, the companies hope to improve the drones' ability to detect and avoid interference, which can enhance their operational efficiency in conflict zones.

– The ultimate goal of the project is to equip modern UAVs with advanced detection and identification capabilities to reduce drone losses and improve situational awareness within the electromagnetic field, writes Wireless P2P Technologies in a post on LinkedIn.

The project is part of Vinnova's and the Swedish Armed Forces' Collaboration Project for Civil-Military Technological Synergies and spans both civilian and military applications, which Defence Sector News has previously reported on.