Why SENTINEL?
Over the last decade, small drones have become a growing challenge on the battlefield. They are easy to obtain, cheap to modify, and difficult to detect with traditional radar systems. In recent conflicts, they’ve proven capable of bypassing defenses and causing serious damage.
The goal of the SENTINEL project is to develop a cost-effective and intelligent Very Short Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) system. It will be designed to detect, track, and neutralise micro, mini, and small drones—especially drone swarms—before they reach their targets. Instead of using expensive missiles, SENTINEL will use programmable projectiles with built-in ElectroMagnetic Pulse (EMP) capability to disable drones mid-air. The system will rely on a combination of radar, optical sensors, and radio frequency direction finders, all managed by AI-based software that can make split-second decisions in real time.
ASH’s Role
At ASH, we bring our experience in AI-based software, system integration, and multi-sensor data fusion to the table. Our team will be responsible for developing a machine learning model that merges data from radar, optical, and RF sources. This model will run on a powerful edge-computing board, ensuring fast, local decision-making even in challenging field conditions. Our goal is to increase the accuracy of threat detection and tracking, and to support the rest of the system in responding quickly and effectively.
This builds on our long-standing expertise in designing robust military systems and ground surveillance solutions, and we’re excited to apply that knowledge to a project with such practical and strategic importance.
Our Partners
SENTINEL is a collaborative project coordinated by EBOS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. We are joined by SIGNALGENERIX, UNIVERSITY OF WEST ATTICA and NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS.
Together, we are working toward a safer and better-prepared Europe with smarter and more affordable ways to defend against modern aerial threats.