AI drones are changing warfare — but they’re easy to sabotage, and a Brooklyn engineer wants to change that
AI drones are becoming increasingly important in modern warfare, but they face significant vulnerabilities to jamming and spoofing. A Brooklyn engineer, Brian Streem, has developed a Visual Positioning System to enhance drone navigation and reduce these risks. His technology is currently being utilized in Ukraine and aims to save the Department of War substantial costs.
- ▪AI-powered drones are vulnerable to jamming and spoofing by enemy signals.
- ▪Brian Streem, CEO of Vermeer, has created a Visual Positioning System for improved drone navigation.
- ▪The VPS technology is already deployed in Ukraine and is expected to save the Department of War money.
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NYNEXT Business AI drones are changing warfare — but they’re easy to sabotage, and a Brooklyn engineer wants to change that By Lydia Moynihan Published May 29, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google AI-powered drones are vulnerable to jamming, but a Brooklyn engineer has a fix. Brian Streem, CEO of Vermeer, developed a Visual Positioning System for drone navigation. Streem’s tech is already deployed in Ukraine, aiming to save the Department of War a fortune. As the wars in Iran and Ukraine grind on, billions of dollars are being poured into autonomous and AI-powered drones. Many see them as the future of fighting.
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