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Applied Intuition wins Navy contract to field AI perception, starting with five destroyers
The perception system builds on a shipboard data-collection prototype and is designed to receive software updates at sea.
Applied Intuition announced Oct. 22 that it won a Navy production contract to deploy AI data infrastructure. Its Intelligent Perception System (IPS) will be deployed starting with five Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.1
Applied Intuition to deploy AI perception, starting with five Navy destroyers
Intelligent Perception System: planned initial deployment
Source: Applied Intuition. As of October 22, 2026.
IPS builds on the Data Edge Collection Kit (DECK), moving from a computer vision data-collection prototype to planned deployment of onboard AI perception.1
The company says IPS uses shipboard cameras and infrared sensors for detection, tracking and classification, giving operators visual overlays and automated alerts for vessels on dangerous trajectories.1
Breaking Defense reported that IPS will record sensor data and send it ashore when bandwidth is available and security conditions permit.2
Applied Intuition says over-the-air software updates allow deployed models to evolve without ships returning to port. The company says the onboard computing, sensor integration, data pipelines and update mechanisms can be reused for other perception or detection models.1
Sources (2)
- Applied Intuition: U.S. Navy Selects Applied Intuition to Field AI Perception Capability Across Destroyer Fleet, Oct. 22, 2026 www.appliedintuition.com
- Breaking Defense: Navy awards Applied Intuition $25M to deploy AI sensor fusion at sea, Oct. 22, 2026 breakingdefense.com