Italian company Xplora and American company Sierra Lobo Inc have entered into a collaboration agreement to supply the US government and Department of Defense with a mine-resistant drone (RMDS) system. The SLIX RMDS is an unmanned aerial vehicle, suite of sensors, communications package, AI/ML-based software, and interface/integration processor that can detect landmines in real time and create a map of underground mines.
The SLIX RMDS successfully passed demonstrations in front of international defense agencies, law enforcement agencies, and representatives from the United States Department of Defense who were impressed with the system’s capabilities and performance. Sierra Lobo CEO George Satornino expressed pride in the agreement with Xplora, emphasizing the humanitarian aspect that the technology can provide.
Similarly, Xplora CEO Marco Pesci was satisfied with the collaboration agreement with Sierra Lobo Inc., highlighting the operational experience that the company brings to the SLIX RMDS solution for the American market, particularly for the US government and Department of Defense. The goal is to use their technology to assist civilian populations involved in conflicts.
In May 2024, Sierra Lobo and Xplora will participate in the U.S. Army Maneuver Support & Protection Integration eXperiments 2024 (MSPIX’24) at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. While this marks their initial entry into the US market, both companies are already researching and developing next-generation capabilities with applications ranging from subsurface investigations to military use.