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. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/L2UNO.

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. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit https://safeprogroup.com.

This award marks a significant step for Safe Pro as it diversifies its AI applications from humanitarian demining to airfield safety, potentially opening new revenue streams in the defense sector. The SBIR contract not only validates the company's technology but also positions it to address a critical need in military and civilian aviation safety. With the U.S. Army also expressing interest, Safe Pro's SPOTD platform could become a standard tool for rapid airfield inspection, reducing risks from debris and damage that can cause costly accidents or mission delays.

The development of a specialized FOD dataset aligns with broader Department of the Air Force modernization efforts, leveraging AI to improve operational efficiency and safety. By adapting its computer vision algorithms to recognize FOD, Safe Pro is addressing a persistent challenge that costs the aviation industry billions annually. This contract could serve as a catalyst for further adoption of AI-driven inspection solutions across other branches of the military and commercial airports.

Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) is a mission-driven technology company delivering AI-enabled security and defense solutions. Through cutting-edge platforms like SPOTD, Safe Pro provides advanced situational awareness tools for defense, humanitarian, and homeland security applications globally. The Company is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, leveraging commercially available off-the-shelf drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosive threats, providing a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group’s scalable platform targets multiple markets, including commercial, government, law enforcement, and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear, and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency.

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