Battlefield Layered AI Decision Engine
AI for the Warfighter
From the command post to the dismounted patrol — decision advantage at the point of contact. No cloud required.
275TOPS
GPU Compute
<100ms
Latency
7B+
Local LLM
IP67
MIL-STD
Choose Your BLADE
Three form factors, one unified software stack. Pick the configuration that matches your mission.
BLADE ALPHA
“Alpha goes first - carry it in your ruck.”
BLADE BRAVO
“Bravo is the backbone - bolts into your vehicle.”
BLADE CHARLIE
“Charlie is your CP - runs on AWS Outposts.”
All BLADE configurations share a unified software stack
How BLADE Works
Six layers from physical sensors to encrypted sync — every layer runs on-device.
SENSORS & INGEST
PERCEPTION
AI RUNTIME
BLADE CORE
OPERATOR UI
DATA & SYNC
BLADE Core Modules
Purpose-built AI modules that run entirely at the edge.
Sensor Fusion
Correlates feeds from EO/IR, thermal, acoustic, and RF sensors into a unified operating picture. Reduces cognitive load by surfacing only what matters.
Local RAG Engine
Retrieves doctrine, SOPs, and field manuals from an encrypted local vector store. Answers operator questions with cited, authoritative references.
Alert Triage Agent
Prioritizes detections by threat level, proximity, and mission context. Filters noise so operators focus on actionable intelligence.
Operator Copilot
Natural language interface for querying system state, requesting sensor tasking, and generating situation reports. Voice and text input supported.
Sync & Federation
Delta-syncs data between BLADE nodes over constrained links. mTLS encryption, conflict resolution, and policy-based replication built in.
Audit & Explainability
Every AI decision is logged with full provenance - input data, model version, confidence score, and reasoning chain. Meets DoD explainability requirements.
Where Your Teams Use BLADE
Tactical AI across the full spectrum of operations.
Execution Roadmap
From zero to pilot-ready in 90 days.
Phase 1
Prototype
Days 1-30
- •Hardware selection and procurement
- •Base OS and AI runtime installation
- •Single-sensor integration (camera or thermal)
- •YOLO detection + basic alert pipeline
- •Operator dashboard MVP
Phase 2
Fieldable Alpha
Days 31-60
- •Multi-sensor fusion pipeline
- •Local LLM + RAG engine deployment
- •ATAK plugin integration
- •Voice I/O (Whisper + TTS)
- •Encrypted storage and audit logging
Phase 3
Pilot
Days 61-90
- •Field testing with operator feedback
- •Delta sync between BLADE nodes
- •Performance tuning and hardening
- •Operator training and documentation
- •Pilot deployment sign-off
30
Days to Prototype
60
Days to Alpha
90
Days to Pilot
100%
Offline
Zero
Cloud
Frequently Asked Questions
BLADE (Battlefield Layered AI Decision Engine) is a family of edge AI systems designed for military and defense operators. It runs entirely offline, processing sensor data through local AI models to deliver real-time decision support at the tactical edge - from dismounted patrols to vehicle platforms to command posts.
No. BLADE Alpha and BLADE Bravo operate 100% offline with zero cloud dependency. All AI inference, RAG retrieval, and sensor fusion run on local hardware. BLADE Charlie can leverage AWS Outposts for additional compute but is designed to operate in disconnected or denied environments.
BLADE Charlie runs on AWS Outposts - ruggedized rack infrastructure deployed at the command post. It leverages EC2 GPU instances, SageMaker for model management, Bedrock for foundation models, and S3/EBS for storage. This gives you cloud-grade AI capabilities with on-premises data sovereignty.
Yes. BLADE includes a native ATAK plugin that overlays AI-generated alerts, detections, and recommendations directly onto the ATAK map interface. Operators see fused intelligence without switching applications or workflows.
BLADE follows a 90-day deployment model: a working prototype in 30 days, a fieldable alpha with real sensor integration in 60 days, and a pilot-ready system with operator training in 90 days. All configurations share a unified software stack, so capabilities proven on one tier transfer directly to others.
See BLADE in Action
Schedule a classified demo or download the solution brief to share with your team.