New AI tool developed by Bengaluru startup tracks ships, aircraft even with GPS off

BENGALURU: Amid rising concerns over smuggling, illegal fishing and “dark shipping” in the wake of the West Asia crisis, a Bengaluru-based start-up has developed a tool to track ships and aircraft even when GPS systems are switched off.

Xovian Aerospace uses radio frequency signals and satellites to detect and track vehicles that go off conventional radar.

Co-founder Ankit Bhateja said the artificial intelligence-powered radio frequency capture tool can be used for ships, defence sites, aircraft and the industrial sector. “Pilot projects are underway with commercial shipping companies, and discussions with the Indian defence sector are in progress,” he said.