Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is
leveraging BrainChip’s Akida neuromorphic AI processor to advance edge computing, cybersecurity, and autonomous capabilities for defense applications. This technology focuses on on-chip learning, low power consumption, and real-time processing in constrained environments.
Key details regarding the partnership and technology include:

• Cybersecurity Defense: Lockheed Martin (specifically its MFC division) partnered with Quantum Ventura to use the Akida processor in the CyberNeuro-RT (CNRT) tool. This system is designed for high-speed, on-device detection of malware and cyber threats without needing to connect to the cloud.
• Edge Computing & SWaP-C: The Akida processor is used to improve "Size, Weight, and Power & Cost" (SWaP-C) for military applications, including drones, missiles, and defense systems, allowing for AI inference on edge devices.
• Autonomous Systems: The technology is being used in satellite/spacecraft, such as the Optimus-1 spacecraft, to enable AI-driven, on-orbit processing.
• On-Chip Learning: Akida’s neuromorphic architecture allows for personalized, adaptive AI, reducing the load on central CPUs.

This collaboration is part of Lockheed Martin's broader push to integrate AI across its 21st Century Security® solutions and platforms.