In this episode of the Defence Tech Lisbon podcast, presented by the Black Swan Initiative, host André Marquet sits down with Ziad Jreijiri, co-founder and CEO of Oreyeon, a pioneering startup using AI and edge computing to modernise airfield safety for both civilian and military operators.
We explore:
* The origins of Oreyeon and its roots in aerospace engineering and entrepreneurship
* How foreign object detection is tackled with AI-powered mobile sensors
* The challenges of working across highly regulated commercial and defence aviation ecosystems
* Lessons from working with AFWERX, the US Air Force, and international airfields
* Why runway superiority is central to air superiority, and how resilience and autonomy intersect in military logistics
* Whether you're in aviation, defence, or dual-use innovation, this episode dives deep into how practical, rugged tech can reduce fragility and enhance real-world operational safety.
