Nato determines landmark autonomous sense-and-avoid standard

Meeting of the Nato Joint Capability Group for Unmanned Aircraft Systems driving commonality of operation and platform type across the alliance.

NATO is working to establish a common framework for the operation of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) as their presence grows in military services. A recent meeting by the NATO Joint Capability Group for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (JCGUAS) in London has finalized a new standard for 'sense-and-avoid' capabilities in autonomous platforms. This meeting saw participation from over 150 delegates from various sectors of the NATO alliance and marked the introduction of the Republic of Korea. The focus was on standardizing UAS within the alliance and incorporating emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Ross McKenzie, from the JCGUAS leadership, emphasized the importance of a NATO-wide sense-and-avoid standard. MQ-9B RPAS, a recent drone development by US defense firm General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, integrates this sense-and-avoid capability, allowing it to safely operate in complex airspaces. This system has been adopted or considered by multiple NATO members and non-NATO countries alike.

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