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Today marks a milestone for Applied Intuition, as we announced our acquisition of EpiSci, an innovator in AI and autonomy software for national security. Whereas many acquisitions are about securing new markets, this acquisition is about improving United States and allied warfighting capabilities across all domains.
“This work that we do may be, out of all the verticals, the most important,” Applied Intuition Co-Founder and CEO Qasar Younis said of the company’s efforts in defense technology. “It is our responsibility as a company to field the best technology for the U.S. and its allies, and I think it’s an incredibly important mission. So I’m really proud that we’ve made this acquisition.”
This post explores Applied Intuition’s acquisition of EpiSci, a combination that sets new standards in operational excellence across land, air, sea, and space. We will show how merging the strengths of EpiSci and Applied Intuition lets us tackle the challenges of modern warfare and stay at the forefront of defense tech innovation.
Unifying Technologies, Enabling Systems
“The EpiSci team is tackling true systems problems,” said Peter Ludwig, Applied Intuition Co-Founder and CTO. “They are tackling the technical aspects of perception, planning, control, and RF communication in a holistic way. This is what dynamic operating environments require.”
EpiSci is known for its work on autonomous fighter jets, drones, and networked communications. Its advanced tactical AI applications complement Applied Intuition’s simulation, validation, and software integration tools. This acquisition combines the unique strengths of both companies to redefine defense technology by introducing AI-driven solutions that elevate human performance by strengthening situational awareness and decision-making.
- Enhanced capabilities: EpiSci’s expertise in uncrewed aerial systems and multi-domain operations will contribute to Applied Intuition’s existing commercial capabilities. This will improve versatility and precision across land, air, sea, and space.
- Accelerated development: We intend to speed up the development and testing of all-domain autonomy software by combining EpiSci’s expertise with Applied Intuition’s technology. This melding of skills and technologies will:
- Broaden our product range
- Improve the U.S.’s ability to address the complex challenges of modern warfare
- Increase the operational superiority of U.S. and allied defense solutions
Enhancing Defense Capabilities
“If I were to boil down the reason the U.S. has a military into one word, that word would be ‘deter,’” said Dan Javorsek, EpiSci’s President. “Our goal is to avoid going to war by creating a credible capability to punish aggression anywhere on the planet.”
Integrating products from EpiSci and Applied Intuition reinforces our leadership position in the American defense ecosystem. Here’s how:
- Strategic influence: Merging EpiSci’s experience with Applied Intuition’s technology will strengthen our role in shaping U.S. defense policy.
- Operational advancements:
- Next-generation systems: Pairing advanced defense systems with more accurate simulations results in faster testing, better validation, and increased confidence in tactics or technologies that cannot be tested in the open. These improvements are crucial to developing the next generation of AI-powered defense systems.
- Deeper partnerships: The combination of our two companies’ strengths helps form strategic partnerships with key players in the defense industry—vital relationships that will help us work together on global security challenges.
- Key initiatives:
- AI for threat detection and response: Making AI applications more efficient and adaptable to boost threat detection and response systems. These initiatives use EpiSci’s AI and Applied Intuition’s simulations to provide quick responses to global security threats.
- Research and development expansion: Updating and establishing facilities to deploy emerging technology to the most challenging national security use cases. These centers will use local tech talent to meet regional defense needs.
- Product development: Improving our products with advanced AI technologies, user interfaces, and adaptability to various combat environments. We tailor this technology to meet the evolving demands of defense clients.
Uniting Cultures of Excellence
As Applied Intuition integrates EpiSci’s groundbreaking technology, we remain committed to excellence and ethical leadership in defense technology. This commitment helps us uphold high technical standards and foster a culture of innovation.
- Shared vision: Leadership from both Applied Intuition and EpiSci are focused on enhancing global security and deterring conflicts. This alignment supports our efforts to tackle complex defense projects to contribute to a safer world.
- Safe development processes: Our development methodologies involve rigorous testing, ensuring that our technologies are not only effective but also reliable and secure.
- People and innovation: We are deeply invested in our teams worldwide, committing to recruit and nurture diverse talents who share our vision and values.
Acquiring EpiSci is Applied Intuition’s latest effort to set industry benchmarks and contribute to a safer world through innovative practices, partnerships, and ethical standards. For more about how we are continually advancing our leadership in the defense technology sector, visit the Applied Intuition Defense website.
