Xplora Srl – Strategic-Technological Analysis
Xplora S.r.l. is an Italian deep-tech company that leverages artificial intelligence and advanced sensor fusion to perform high-precision subsurface analysis[1]. Its proprietary DeepGeo-AI platform integrates data from radar, magnetometers and electromagnetic sensors to produce detailed 3D maps of underground features[2][3]. Originally developed for civil infrastructure projects, Xplora’s technology is now applied to defense tasks such as detecting unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines. For example, Xplora’s surveys can generate GIS-compatible shapefiles and 3D models of UXOs down to 14 m depth, drastically reducing the need for manual explosive ordnance disposal[3]. Its Drone-based Remote Mine Detection System (RMDS) combines on-board AI with sensor suites to identify both anti-personnel and anti-tank mines in real time[4]. These capabilities – proven in Italian infrastructure projects and U.S. Army field experiments – illustrate how a European SME can enhance collective defense by turning complex subsurface data into actionable intelligence. The sections below analyze Xplora’s strategic and technological role in strengthening Europe’s defense autonomy, interoperability with NATO and allied systems, and resilience to foreign dependencies.