Safe Pro Group Wins AFWERX SBIR Contract to Develop AI Airfield Safety Dataset

Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to develop a new artificial intelligence dataset using images of foreign object debris and damage (FOD) commonly found on U.S. Air Force and civilian airfields. The project is intended to support Department of the Air Force initiatives while expanding the company’s AI-powered computer vision technology into defense and commercial airfield operations.

The company said the award broadens the potential applications of its patented SPOTD (Safe Pro Object Threat Detection) platform beyond battlefield and post-conflict landmine detection. The contract follows recent interest from the U.S. Army, which has invited Safe Pro to provide operational support during an upcoming airfield exercise. The full press release provides additional details on the award.

Safe Pro Group showcases the latest application of its AI-powered threat detection technology, demonstrating how its real-time computer vision platform can support rapid inspection of airfields and runways. Designed to autonomously identify landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other potential hazards, the technology enhances situational awareness and helps improve safety across defense and critical infrastructure operations.

The SBIR contract represents a strategic pivot for Safe Pro, leveraging its expertise in AI-driven object detection to address a critical need in airfield safety. Foreign object debris poses significant risks to aircraft operations, and current inspection methods are often manual and time-consuming. By developing a specialized dataset, Safe Pro aims to train its algorithms to detect FOD with high accuracy, potentially reducing inspection times and increasing safety margins.

This award also underscores the growing interest from the U.S. Department of Defense in AI-powered solutions for operational efficiency. The company’s technology, built on a cloud-based ecosystem powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), is scalable and can be deployed across multiple domains. The expansion into airfield operations opens new market opportunities for Safe Pro, which previously focused on humanitarian demining and defense applications.

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