A recent Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) in Alaska tested low-cost attack drones under heavy EW (Electronic Warfare) environment. UAS prototypes struggled with one crash after losing signal, and the other missed its target and caught fire. These challenges highlight the growing complexity of deploying unmanned systems in contested, EW environments, especially when GPS and Comms are jammed.
At OKSI, they have the battlefield solution: OMNISCIENCE AI and Computer Vision application suite.
Their capabilities directly address these pain points by enabling autonomous situational awareness, resilient navigation, and onboard decision-making in real time. Unlike traditional systems that rely heavily on external data or remote control, OMNISCIENCE equips drones with the ability to sense, interpret and act independently—fusing multi-modal sensor data (EO/IR, radar, RF) to locate, identify, and track targets without relying on GPS or comms. This capability is not just valuable, it’s mission-critical in environments where EW dominates and traditional systems falter.
As the U.S. pushes to field low-cost, scalable UAS platforms under programs like Project Artemis, integrating intelligence via autonomy is no longer optional. The failures seen in the field trials highlight the limits of hardware alone. Drones require robust, adaptive software that can operate under extreme signal denial and ambiguity. OMNISCIENCE fills this gap, offering edge-based AI/ML processing that provides actionable targeting solutions. In essence, OMNISCIENCE transforms drones from remotely guided tools into self-reliant warfighters, drastically improving lethality, survivability, and operational flexibility in next-gen conflicts.
Despite setbacks, DIU values these tests for gathering data on performance in contested environments.
If you’re developing UAS platforms without full autonomy at the core, you’re not equipped for modern-day and future warfare. OMNISCIENCE is designed for rapid turnaround, through full system integration or bolt-on hardware and is ready to meet and overcome the evolving threats of EW across the globe.
Read the full story: www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2025/07/15/jammed-and-confused-alaska-trial-shows-pitfalls-of-fielding-us-drones
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