Zapata AI Announces Platform Partnership with MAG Aerospace – Exclusive News

Zapata AI, a provider of generative artificial intelligence solutions, has entered into a partnership with independent defense contractor MAG Aerospace to develop foundational components for a state-of-the-art airborne surveillance platform.

In a recent statement, Zapata announced that its collaboration with Virginia-based MAG will focus on creating next-generation equipment intended for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services. This new technology will utilize advanced sensor fusion, incorporating real-time data processing to automate target acquisition, identification, and tracking.

Additionally, the partnership will involve the creation of software tailored for specific missions, as well as dynamic communications strategies designed to enhance information sharing across digital networks in contested environments.

Zapata AI described the alliance as a significant advancement in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, stating that it will substantially improve tactical decision-making in challenging operational conditions. Christopher Savoie, the CEO of Zapata AI, highlighted the partnership’s potential to leverage innovative AI solutions to address complex real-world challenges, enhancing MAG’s capabilities in fulfilling its mission objectives.

While financial details of the partnership were not disclosed, Zapata AI noted that this collaboration strengthens its position in the U.S. defense sector. The company has established relationships with various organizations, including the U.S. Department of Defense’s research agency and the U.S. Special Operations Command.

Zapata AI was founded through initiatives at Harvard University’s computer science and quantum labs and went public earlier this year via a merger with a special purpose acquisition vehicle.

MAG Aerospace provides both manned and unmanned airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services across diverse markets. The company employs over 1,000 personnel and operates more than 200 platforms, accumulating over 100,000 flight hours each year on six continents.