15 companies in this challenge area
Unmanned platforms, swarm technologies, counter-drone systems, and autonomous decision-making for defense and security.
Autonomous systems are transforming warfare and security operations. From undersea drones to aerial swarms, NATO needs platforms that can operate in contested environments with minimal human oversight while maintaining ethical standards and interoperability. Counter-UAS is among the most urgent operational requirements.
Military drone market: $26B by 2028. Autonomous underwater vehicles: $5.2B. Ground robotics: $8.3B. Counter-drone systems: $7.8B.
Swarm intelligence and coordination. Counter-UAS technologies. Autonomous logistics. Human-machine teaming. AI-enabled mission planning. GPS-denied autonomous navigation.