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<h2>Open-Sourcing the Future of Counter-Drone AI:</h2><h2>Seraphim Drone Detection Dataset</h2>&nbsp; At Seraphim Defence Systems, we believe that the next leap in battlefield protection will be driven by open innovation and AI collaboration. Today, we’re proud to release the Seraphim Drone Detection Dataset — an open, comprehensive, and one of the largest datasets designed to accelerate research in autonomous counter-FPV systems and AI-based aerial threat detection.🔗 GitHub: <a data-mce-href="https://github.com/Seraphim-Defence-Systems/seraphim-drone-detection-dataset" href="https://github.com/Seraphim-Defence-Systems/seraphim-drone-detection-dataset" title="Seraphim Droen Detection Dataset" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seraphim Droen Detection Dataset</a> 🤖 Hugging Face: <a data-mce-href="https://huggingface.co/datasets/lgrzybowski/seraphim-drone-detection-dataset" href="https://huggingface.co/datasets/lgrzybowski/seraphim-drone-detection-dataset" title="Seraphim Drone Detection Dataset" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seraphim Drone Detection Dataset</a> <figure id="figure-o5dnettibmhj65p18" data-full-width=""><img id="o5dnettibmhj65p18" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/9wwOfPzGsT9dzck8LRd2w7PqailUZSKCL1BdchInq6wknkcMNqzx3EWcVLRuyGJG.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="true" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/9wwOfPzGsT9dzck8LRd2w7PqailUZSKCL1BdchInq6wknkcMNqzx3EWcVLRuyGJG.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure> Why We Built It FPV and micro-UAV threats evolve faster than traditional countermeasures. Effective defence starts with accurate, fast, and reliable AI vision models capable of spotting small, high-speed drones under complex conditions — urban, rural, day, night, and cluttered environments.However, the defence AI community has faced the challenge of numerous small, overlapping datasets with duplicated images, rather than a single large, consolidated dataset suitable for this purpose. Our dataset fills that gap, providing a foundation for training, benchmarking, and improving real-time object detection algorithms integrated into autonomous counter-drone systems like our MACS (Mobile Autonomous Counter-SUAV System).&nbsp; What’s Inside The Seraphim Drone Detection Dataset includes:<ul><li>83,483 annotated images across multiple drone classes (racing, FPV, quadrotor, and fixed-wing).</li><li>YOLOv8-compatible format, optimized for rapid model training and inference.</li><li>Diverse environmental conditions – from open areas to complex and varied surroundings. </li><li>Balanced object sizes, enabling robust detection across drones of varying scales.</li><li>Open licensing for both research and commercial defence applications.</li></ul> We are continuously expanding the dataset with thermal imagery, low-visibility data, and real-world images from frontline environments to better support multi-sensor fusion research — a critical capability for next-generation counter-UAS systems.&nbsp; Building AI That Protects The release of this dataset is part of our broader commitment to democratize counter-drone research and accelerate NATO-aligned innovation. By sharing our data, we aim to empower AI researchers, defence startups, and academic partners to contribute to one of the most urgent challenges on the modern battlefield: detecting and defeating FPV kamikaze drones.Our vision is simple: AI that saves lives.&nbsp; Join the Mission We invite developers, engineers, and researchers to:<ul><li>Fork and improve the dataset</li><li>Train detection models and share results</li><li>Collaborate on improving precision under real combat conditions</li></ul> For collaboration or partnership inquiries, contact us.Follow our journey as we continue to merge AI, autonomy, and real-world defence — from open data to deployable protection systems.<blockquote>&nbsp; “Innovation in defence can’t happen in isolation. Open data is how we move faster, smarter, and together.”</blockquote> — Łukasz Grzybowski, Co-Founder &amp; CTO, Seraphim Defence Systems

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<h2>A new Board Advisor</h2> <figure id="figure-wtvfmzqhfombscdpvn"><img id="wtvfmzqhfombscdpvn" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2evOQ0wi9LhCezNgTGOWBrk3tOO6vOqu6WK745Vvln6akI9qY5Fl70nOesIaU6Zl.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: 45% 25%;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="45%" data-positiony="25%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2evOQ0wi9LhCezNgTGOWBrk3tOO6vOqu6WK745Vvln6akI9qY5Fl70nOesIaU6Zl.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: 45% 25%;"></figure>We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tomasz Głowacki has joined Seraphim Defence Systems as a Board Advisor, bringing world-class expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and software innovation.Dr. Głowacki holds a PhD in Computer Science from Poznań University of Technology and has completed executive education at the University of California, Berkeley. Over the past 16 years, he has held technical and leadership roles at BAE Systems, Żabka, Accenture, and Egnyte, and currently serves as Chief AI Officer at Omnishelf. In addition, Dr. Głowacki is an Assistant Professor at WSB Merito University and a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. His research has been published in leading scientific journals, including Science and Nature.At Seraphim, Dr. Głowacki will advise on the development and deployment of AI-driven defence technologies, including our flagship MACS platform—a mobile, autonomous system for detecting and neutralizing FPV drone threats. His expertise will be instrumental as we scale our solutions and continue to push the boundaries of edge AI for defence.We look forward to working with Dr. Głowacki as we accelerate our mission to protect and empower with next-generation counter-UAS technology.Welcome aboard, Dr. Głowacki!

Dr. Tomasz Głowacki as Board Advisor

<h2>Top 11 Innovator from 162 Submissions in NATO Innovation Challenge</h2>Countering FPV drones.<figure id="figure-wtvfmzqhfombscdpvn"><img id="wtvfmzqhfombscdpvn" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/14Zs8unJHok8JY4FOBb8iRi8twDpxOw7QBfdYNWr4cMiBRXoRyhftFHhpr5E9T3W.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: 45% 25%;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="45%" data-positiony="25%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/14Zs8unJHok8JY4FOBb8iRi8twDpxOw7QBfdYNWr4cMiBRXoRyhftFHhpr5E9T3W.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: 45% 25%;"></figure>The numbers tell the story: 162 submissions to NATO's Innovation Challenge focused on countering fibre-optic-controlled FPV drones - the highest submission count in NATO Innovation Challenge history. And Seraphim Defence Systems made it to the finals as one of only 11 selected solutions.<h3>Why This Matters</h3>NATO is pushing the pace of innovation, pairing combat insight with Allied know-how to deliver rapid, relevant solutions with purpose, urgency, and direct warfighter input. The NATO Innovation Challenge, hosted by Allied Command Transformation (ACT), Joint Analysis, Training And Education Centre (JATEC), supported by the NATO CCDCOE (NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence), transforms bold ideas into battlefield-ready solutions.This June's Challenge in Tallinn, Estonia, addresses one of the most urgent problems facing modern forces: fibre-optic-controlled FPV drones that evade traditional jamming. The unprecedented attention - 162 submissions including 42 from Ukrainian innovators - proves just how critical this challenge has become.<h3>MACS: Built for the Battlefield</h3>Months ago, we started developing MACS (Mobile Autonomous Counter-UAV System), anticipating one of the most urgent challenges on the modern battlefield: FPV kamikaze drones. Not just typical ones, but especially fibre-optic-controlled and AI-driven variants that easily evade traditional jamming methods.MACS is designed as a fast-deployable, fully autonomous, active protection system (APS) for tanks, APCs, and other vehicles - at a fraction of the cost of the high-value assets it defends.<h3>Frontline Validation</h3>What makes this recognition even more meaningful? For the first time, Ukrainian combat officers joined the NATO jury, bringing frontline insight into the innovation process. They understand better than anyone that when traditional countermeasures fail, lives are on the line.Their involvement validates what we've known from day one: this isn't just about technology - it's about saving lives.<h3>From Innovation to Impact</h3>Being selected as a NATO Innovation Challenge finalist validates not just our technology, but our mission. As NATO continues its commitment to collaborative, agile capability development, MACS represents the kind of rapid, relevant solution that can make the difference between life and death on the modern battlefield.One mission: protecting those who protect us.More info on the challenge here:<a data-mce-href="https://web.cvent.com/event/4de928c7-d70f-462f-b6af-2389b6d0292f/websitePage:fe8ca8bb-52d9-435d-8543-ae28057e9cc0" href="https://web.cvent.com/event/4de928c7-d70f-462f-b6af-2389b6d0292f/websitePage:fe8ca8bb-52d9-435d-8543-ae28057e9cc0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NATO Innovation Challenge 2025/June, hosted by Allied Command Transformation (ACT), Joint Analysis, Training And Education Centre (JATEC), supported by the NATO CCDCOE (NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence)</a><a data-mce-href="https://innovationhub-act.org/innovation-challenges/" href="https://innovationhub-act.org/innovation-challenges/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Innovation Hub for Allied Command Transformation</a><a data-mce-href="https://www.dsei.co.uk/news/nato-launches-innovation-challenge-counter-fibre-optic-fpv-drones" href="https://www.dsei.co.uk/news/nato-launches-innovation-challenge-counter-fibre-optic-fpv-drones" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NATO launches innovation challenge to counter fibre-optic FPV drones</a><a data-mce-href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/54446" href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/54446" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NATO Innovation Challenge – Combat Fiber-Optic Drone</a>s

Breaking: We Made It! NATO Innovation Challenge. 162 Submissions, 11 Finalists.

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⚠️ The Threat: Warfare is Changing, Are You Ready?
💀 A $2,000 FPV drone can destroy a $10M tank.
📡 Stealth fiber-optic drones bypass traditional jamming systems.
🎯 AI-guided kamikaze drones are reshaping battlefield tactics.

🚨 Defensive technology must evolve. Existing solutions are expensive, slow, and vulnerable to modern UAV threats.

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A next-generation autonomous counter-UAV (CS-UAS) system designed to detect, track, and neutralize weaponized drones in real-time.

🔹 AI-Powered Threat Detection → Tracks UAVs autonomously with sensor fusion (Lidar + passive radar + computer vision).
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