Romanian software developer OVES Enterprise has signed a strategic agreement with U.S.-based MSI Defense Solutions to integrate artificial intelligence technology into MSI’s Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System (EAGLS), the companies announced on April 22.
The collaboration aims to address the growing demand for more responsive and autonomous counter-drone and missile systems. It will see OVES’s Nemesis AI platform embedded into EAGLS for automated threat detection, classification and interception. The partnership seeks to meet the challenge of low-cost, fast-moving drones that traditional air defense systems often struggle to detect and neutralize.
MSI, a longtime partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, specializes in stabilized weapon systems and counter-UAS platforms. Its EAGLS solution combines radar, laser-guided munitions and remote weapons stations in a mobile format. The planned AI integration is intended to enhance these capabilities with real-time sensor fusion and autonomous decision-making.
According to the companies, Nemesis AI will process data from multiple sensor types, including visual, thermal, and neuromorphic cameras, to identify and classify threats without relying on radar or GPS. The AI will then relay target information to a battle management system and recommend interception methods based on available weapons. MSI says the system will also support advanced turret control to improve response times and targeting precision.
MSI CEO Nguyen Trinh said the integration would reduce operator workload and help shorten kill chains, offering what he described as an affordable and mobile defense solution suitable for tactical environments. OVES CEO Mihai Filip said the partnership reflects a real-world demand for systems that go beyond visual recognition and can take autonomous action in fast-paced combat scenarios.
The companies claim the AI-driven system will operate at lower costs than comparable platforms on the market, due in part to dedicated processing hardware developed by OVES.
While no deployment timeline has been announced, the two firms say the system could eventually be incorporated into Romanian defense infrastructure and serve as a model for international applications.
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