AI for Loitering Weapon Systems: Israeli Uvision and Latvian Lendurai Join Forces

Israeli company Uvision, manufacturing advanced loitering weapon systems Lendurai, an Estonian defence technology company specializing in AI-enabled autonomy solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have signed a partnership agreement to integrate Lendurai’s AI and autonomy software with Uvision’s loitering munition systems. 

Under the agreement, Lendurai will develop software capabilities based on its Neocortex autonomy technology, while Uvision will lead their integration into its advanced unmanned systems. The cooperation will focus on capabilities designed to enhance operator support, navigation robustness, mission resilience and operational effectiveness in complex environments, supporting the evolving requirements of NATO.

Ran Gozali, CEO of Uvision, said: “AI-enabled autonomy is becoming increasingly important in addressing the complexity of modern operational environments. Our collaboration with Lendurai will enable us to integrate advanced capabilities into our systems in support of the evolving needs of NATO Forces.”

Siim Maivel, CEO of Lendurai, said: “Combining our AI and autonomy expertise with Uvision’s proven unmanned systems creates an opportunity to deliver capabilities tailored to real operational requirements, while laying the groundwork for broader cooperation in the future.