Fmr. Principal Deputy Asst. Secretary of the Army, Young J. Bang, Joins Safe Pro to Advance AI Technology for US Armed Forces
Mr. Bang to Spearhead Integration of Innovative AI-Powered Small Object Threat Detection Technology into
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
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
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.
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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
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