An agreement has been reached between Italian Xplora and American Sierra Lobo Inc for the supply of a mine-resistant drone (RMDS) to the US government and Department of Defense market. The SLIX RMDS, a system consisting of an unmanned aerial vehicle, sensors, communications package, AI/ML-based software, and integration processor, has successfully passed demonstrations with defense agencies, law enforcement, and representatives from the US Department of Defense.
George Satornino, CEO of Sierra Lobo Inc., expressed pride in the collaboration with Xplora and highlighted its humanitarian impact. Meanwhile, Marco Pesci, CEO of Xplora, welcomed the partnership with Sierra Lobo and emphasized their goal of utilizing their technology for conflict-affected civilian populations. Both companies are set to participate in the US Army Maneuver Support & Protection Integration eXperiments 2024 (MSPIX’24) and are exploring next-generation capabilities for various applications.
This collaboration marks Xplora’s entry into the US market as they plan to develop advanced technologies with Sierra Lobo for military and civilian use. The partnership aims to contribute to peacekeeping efforts while leveraging innovative solutions for societal benefit. Additionally, both companies are researching and designing future capabilities beyond the SLIX RMDS that will provide support and protection in conflict situations.
The SLIX RMDS is an advanced system that utilizes cutting-edge technology to detect landmines in real time. It consists of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), sensors, communication package, AI/ML-based software, integration processor, among other features that make it highly effective in detecting landmines even in challenging environments. Its successful demonstrations with defense agencies, law enforcement agencies, and representatives from the US Department of Defense have received positive feedback on its capabilities and performance.
With this new collaboration agreement between Italian Xplora and American Sierra Lobo Inc., there is hope that together they can contribute significantly towards peacekeeping efforts by providing innovative solutions for conflict situations. Their joint efforts towards developing advanced technologies will not only benefit military personnel but also help protect civilian populations caught up in conflicts.
In conclusion, this partnership represents a significant step forward in advancing technology for support and protection purposes during conflicts. With their commitment towards researching future capabilities beyond the SLIX RMDS system’s features sets them apart as leaders in this field. As we move towards a more peaceful world where innovation can drive societal progression
