Broswarm – Strategic-Technological Analysis
Introduction: In an era of heightened multi-domain conflict and strategic competition, European defense planners are scrutinizing homegrown innovations that can reinforce autonomy and deterrence. One such emerging player is Broswarm – a Vilnius-based deep-tech startup developing an AI-enabled drone platform to detect landmines. Its novel “X-Ray Eagle” sensor fuses ground-penetrating radar and synthetic aperture radar with machine learning to generate 3D subsurface imagery[1][2]. By potentially replacing traditional metal detectors, this technology aims to speed up clearance efforts while keeping personnel out of harm’s way[3][4]. In 2024 Broswarm won a NATO innovation challenge and secured €800K in seed funding for further R&D[5][6], signaling international interest despite the company’s infancy. This report evaluates how Broswarm’s capabilities align with Europe’s strategic autonomy goals. We examine the company’s profile, technology portfolio, development status, and participation in defense programs, with a focus on implications for European supply-chain resilience, NATO interoperability, and deterrence. The full analysis — only summarized here — will determine whether this Lithuanian startup can substitute foreign mine-detection suppliers and strengthen collective defense readiness in multi-domain operations.