Safran and the Technology Innovation Institute Join Forces to Pioneer the Next Evolution in Geospatial Intelligence
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 18, 2025
At the prestigious Dubai Air Show, Safran.AI, a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense and a global leader in artificial intelligence for defense and space applications, announced a strategic partnership with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) to develop the next generation of geospatial intelligence platforms. This innovative collaboration aims to deliver the groundbreaking "Agentic AI" platform, designed specifically for operational deployment in the field.
Transforming Geospatial Intelligence with Agentic AI
Combining Safran.AI‘s extensive expertise in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) with TII’s pioneering work in agent-based artificial intelligence and orchestration platforms, the partnership seeks to create an autonomous reasoning system. This system will transform high-resolution satellite imagery into actionable intelligence at a decision-making level, complete with recommended courses of action.
Unlike current technologies that focus primarily on object detection, the new platform emphasizes a "human-in-the-loop" approach coupled with true geospatial reasoning. This integration will empower defense operators with unprecedented capabilities to understand complex environments, predict developments, and respond swiftly and accurately to emerging situations.
Three Pillars of Innovation
The alliance’s collaboration is structured around three key technological pillars:
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Agentic Geospatial Reasoning Systems
These systems will support intelligence analysts by enabling them to engage with complex intelligence scenarios using natural language. By leveraging a Large Language Model (LLM) specifically trained for military applications, these tools aim to provide contextualized analyses rather than basic detection layers, significantly reducing users’ cognitive load. -
Mission-Oriented AI Detector Factory
This innovative factory will facilitate the rapid creation of tailor-made AI models from minimal datasets, ensuring data sovereignty, operational responsiveness, and full control over mission-specific parameters. -
Autonomous Multimodal Fusion Engine
Integrating Safran.AI‘s operational intelligence architecture with TII’s orchestration technology, this engine will enable persistent, all-weather surveillance. It will aggregate diverse imaging sources to deliver an integrated, real-time operational view.
Partnerships Rooted in Trust and Shared Ambition
Sébastien Fabre, CEO of Safran.AI, emphasized the long-standing collaboration between Safran Electronics & Defense and the United Arab Emirates:
"For over 30 years, Safran Electronics & Defense and the UAE have built a relationship founded on trust and shared ambition. Through this alliance, we are committed to delivering advanced solutions that meet intelligence needs while bolstering national security and decision-making capabilities on the ground."
Dr. Najwa Aaraj, President of the Technology Innovation Institute, underscored the significance of this partnership:
"This alliance marks a decisive step toward sovereign geospatial intelligence. By combining our Agentic AI orchestration technologies with Safran.AI’s operational GEOINT expertise, we are shifting from mere analysis to autonomous understanding, where systems can reason, anticipate, and act. Together, we are laying the foundation for the future of intelligent defense."
A New Era in Defense and Security
This strategic collaboration between Safran.AI and the Technology Innovation Institute is poised to redefine how geospatial intelligence supports defense operations worldwide. The development of Agentic AI promises to provide the armed forces and intelligence communities with transformative tools that enhance situational awareness, accelerate decision-making, and improve mission outcomes in complex, rapidly changing environments.
For more information, the press kit and multimedia assets related to this announcement are available for download via Safran’s media portal.
About Safran and Safran.AI
Safran is a global high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space, and defense markets. Safran.AI specializes in applying cutting-edge artificial intelligence to defense and aerospace, striving to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.
About the Technology Innovation Institute (TII)
Based in Abu Dhabi, TII is a leading research institution dedicated to breakthrough technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, and secure digital systems, with a focus on supporting the defense and security sectors.
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