AI-powered drones to guard Irish skies during Ireland’s EU presidency
The Irish Defence Forces are deploying AI-powered DroneHunter systems to protect EU summit attendees at Casement Aerodrome. The technology uses autonomous quadcopters to capture rogue drones with nets, providing a non-lethal alternative to traditional missile defense.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in national security, highlighting the integration of autonomous AI systems into state defense infrastructure for high-profile diplomatic events.
Drones operated by artificial intelligence (AI) and equipped with nets will be deployed in response to airborne threats during the EU presidency.
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