Fmr. Principal Deputy Asst. Secretary of the Army, Young J. Bang, Joins Safe Pro to Advance AI Technology for US Armed Forces
04 March 2025 - 12:01AM
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Mr. Bang to Spearhead Integration of Innovative
AI-Powered Small Object Threat Detection Technology into U.S.
Military Systems
Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro”), a leading
innovator in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions,
proudly announces the appointment of Young J. Bang, former
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition,
Logistics, and Technology), as Chairman of its newly formed
Strategic Advisory Board. This milestone signals Safe Pro’s
commitment to revolutionizing the detection of threats to military
ground personnel and equipment while enhancing national security
through cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Mr. Bang, a recognized authority in AI, quantum computing, and
digital transformation, brings decades of expertise in modernizing
defense systems, having assisted in the management of the Army’s
Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) and
procurement budget of more than $71 billion (inclusive of
Presidential Drawdown Authority and Ukraine Security Assistance
Initiative) in FY2024. He will spearhead the adoption of Safe Pro’s
proprietary AI-powered Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (SPOTD)
technology within US military systems, ensuring enhanced protection
for personnel and assets. This groundbreaking technology,
battle-tested in Ukraine, enables real-time identification of
lethal threats such as landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
using advanced AI to rapidly process drone imagery.
As Chair of the Strategic Advisory Board, Mr. Bang will lead
Safe Pro’s AI go-to market strategy, fostering partnerships with
prime contractors, military integrators, and government agencies to
drive large-scale adoption of SPOTD. His deep knowledge of defense
acquisition and modernization will guide Safe Pro’s mission to
provide military forces with the next generation of force
protection tools.
“Young Bang’s leadership and vision will be instrumental in
propelling Safe Pro’s capabilities into the forefront of AI-powered
military defense technology,” said Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO of
Safe Pro. “His invaluable insights into AI-driven warfare solutions
can help accelerate the integration of our patented AI technology,
ensuring our armed forces have unparalleled situational awareness
and operational advantage.”
Mr. Bang expressed his enthusiasm for joining Safe Pro’s
mission, stating, “Technology is a force multiplier that can
drastically improve battlefield effectiveness and safety. Safe
Pro’s AI-driven small object threat detection technology is a
game-changer, proven in real-world conflict zones in Ukraine. The
ability to detect and map a multitude of discrete explosive threats
in real-time is a revolutionary capability that has the potential
to save lives and redefine the modern battle space.”
Safe Pro’s AI-powered threat detection ecosystem has analyzed
over 1,050,938 drone images, successfully pinpointing more than
22,471 explosive threats across 4,758 hectares—equivalent to over
8,891 NFL-sized football fields. Its proprietary SpotlightAI™ cloud
platform, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), processes images in
under 0.2 seconds, a dramatic improvement over traditional manual
threat analysis, which can take minutes per image. This rapid
detection capability offers a crucial advantage in operational
theaters, post-conflict zones, and training environments.
The Company’s SPOTD technology can integrate seamlessly with
military communication systems, ground vehicles, and C4ISR
(Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence,
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) frameworks. Soldiers can access
real-time threat alerts on mobile devices, vehicle displays, and
tactical networks, providing unmatched precision in navigating
hazardous environments.
Safe Pro is poised to redefine the future of battlefield
intelligence with its AI-driven innovations. Under Mr. Bang’s
leadership, the Company is set to expand its footprint in military
and defense applications, ensuring that cutting-edge technology
protects those who protect us all.
For more information about Safe Pro Group, its subsidiaries, and
technologies, please visit https://safeprogroup.com and connect
with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Safe Pro Group Inc.
Safe Pro Group is a leading provider of artificial intelligence
(AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing leveraging
commercially available “off-the-shelf” drones with its proprietary
machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid
identification of explosives threats, providing a much safer and
more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis
methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web
Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group’s scalable platform is targeting
multiple markets that include commercial, government, law
enforcement and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI
software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear and Airborne Response
drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and
operational efficiency. For more information on Safe Pro Group
Inc., please visit https://safeprogroup.com/.
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