Abu Dhabi-based SIRBAI has officially launched the Middle East’s first AI-powered autonomous drone swarm technology, marking its strategic entry into the defense technology sector. The announcement was made at UMEX 2026, a global exhibition for unmanned and autonomous systems, showcasing a platform designed to enable multiple drones to operate collaboratively and with a high degree of autonomy in complex and contested environments.
A New Frontier in Defense Autonomy
SIRBAI emerges as a new leader in defense autonomy, building on advanced research developed in Abu Dhabi, with capabilities originating from the prestigious Technology Innovation Institute (TII). The company’s platform, developed by a team of over 40 engineers specializing in AI, autonomy, and robotics, aims to help nations develop secure and resilient defense systems through its software-first model and fully in-house technology stack.
Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Chief Executive Officer at TII, commented on the milestone, stating, “The launch of SIRBAI’s next-generation swarm technology marks an important milestone for the region’s defense technology ecosystem. By combining advanced AI with autonomous drone operations, SIRBAI is setting a new benchmark for resilient, operator-centric mission systems. TII is proud to support this achievement, which reflects our shared commitment to delivering advanced technologies that strengthen national security and enhance defense capabilities globally.”
Rethinking Mission Command and Control
The new platform introduces a scalable, operator-friendly approach to autonomous swarm operations, supporting missions from surveillance and protection to advanced manned-unmanned teaming. By integrating AI-driven mission planning, distributed decision-making, and real-time coordination, SIRBAI’s technology significantly reduces operator workload while enhancing mission effectiveness. The end-to-end system consolidates planning, command, and execution into a single platform, accelerating decision cycles.
“SIRBAI bridges the gap between human intent and autonomous mission execution, enabling seamless coordination across manned and unmanned systems,” said Dr. Dario Albani, Chief Technology Officer at SIRBAI. “Our platform ensures resilient autonomy, continuous information flow, and agile response in rapidly changing and demanding environments. By keeping operators and autonomous assets connected and working together, SIRBAI delivers the reliability and operational advantage needed for modern missions.”
Built for Complex Environments
Designed for high-impact scalability, SIRBAI’s technology seamlessly integrates across a wide range of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), from compact tactical drones to advanced unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). A key feature is its ability to operate effectively in contested and GPS-denied environments. The system utilizes resilient navigation to sustain coordinated swarm operations even under jamming or with degraded connectivity, all while maintaining critical operator oversight when required.
About SIRBAI
SIRBAI is a defense technology company redefining the modern operational scenarios through its innovative decentralized swarm intelligence technology. SIRBAI specializes in advanced AI, autonomy, swarm drones and human-machine teaming to deliver scalable, flexible and mission-ready solutions for the future of defense and security operations. Founded by experts in AI, autonomy and defense, SIRBAI’s software-first approach powers a modular platform that enables rapid decision-making, seamless integration and resilient autonomy across complex operational environments. SIRBAI’s mission is to support nations in building a secure future through intelligent, accessible, and future-ready swarm technologies.
Source: Zawya
