Airbus has successfully tested teaming intelligence technology in a recent demonstration at the Písek-Krašovice airport in the Czech Republic, showcasing its ability to coordinate UAS for advanced surveillance and threat detection.
Teaming intelligence
The test, conducted in collaboration with UAS manufacturer Primoco, demonstrated how Airbus’ teaming intelligence software enables drones to operate autonomously in coordinated missions.
In one scenario, operators at Airbus’ ground station deployed two Primoco One 150’s to a designated target area. The AI-powered software assigned each drone its own surveillance sector, allowing both aircraft to detect threats simultaneously using Airbus’ Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) system. When one drone identified an enemy air defense system, it transmitted the geospatial data and an alert to the ground station.
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In a second scenario, the drones operated with distinct roles with one actively monitoring the area for threats while the other remained on standby. Upon detecting a potential target, the first drone commanded the second to confirm the threat using ATR, effectively demonstrating autonomous coordination between multiple uncrewed systems.
Integration and future capabilities
The demonstration also showcased the system’s ability to integrate third-party applications, proving that Airbus’ teaming intelligence software can operate across different UAS platforms, regardless of the manufacturer.
While this test did not involve a direct response to detected threats, Airbus stated that in real-world operations, the intelligence provided by drones could be used to guide fighter jets or other weapons systems to neutralize targets.
Following this successful test, Airbus is now working on developing its teaming intelligence software into a commercial product. The system is designed to be compatible with fixed-wing, rotary-wing, crewed and uncrewed aircraft, enabling use in both military and civilian applications, such as critical infrastructure inspections.
Airbus has previously tested Manned-Unmanned Teaming, a concept allowing crewed and uncrewed aircraft to operate together. In October 2024, Airbus and European partners demonstrated how helicopters and drones from different manufacturers can collaborate in coordinated missions. This technology is expected to play a crucial role in future air combat systems, such as the FCAS (Future Combat Air System) Remote Carriers program.
Post Image – Airbus teaming intelligence software manages two Primoco One150 UAVs conducting automated wide area ISR (Post Image Credit: Primoco).
