Safe Pro Selected to Present its Patent AI Demining Technology in Support of Ukraine’s Reconstruction at the Society of American Military Engineers Kyiv Conference

Rhea-AI Summary

Safe Pro Group (Nasdaq: SPAI) was invited to present its patented AI demining technology at the Society of American Military Engineers Kyiv panel on January 15, 2026. The company reported results from an 18-month field study showing productivity improvements >800% and detection of 550% more UXO/ERW per hectare versus traditional surveys. Safe Pro said its SPOTD platform has a proprietary dataset of 2.26M images, > 41,400 identified threats, and coverage of ~28,000 acres, and has operated in Ukraine for nearly three years. The presentation targets government, humanitarian, and infrastructure stakeholders amid an estimated $800B Ukrainian reconstruction need.

News Market Reaction

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+7.41% News Effect

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+$9M Valuation Impact

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On the day this news was published, SPAI gained 7.41%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +15.1% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $9M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $133M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Productivity improvement: 800%+ Detection improvement: 550%+ Reconstruction requirement: $800 billion +5 more

8 metrics

Productivity improvement 800%+ Humanitarian demining survey productivity vs traditional methods

Detection improvement 550%+ Additional UXO/ERW detected per hectare vs traditional surveys

Reconstruction requirement $800 billion Estimated Ukraine reconstruction need cited in article

Analyzed images 2.26 million Images in SPOTD dataset supporting threat detection

Identified threats 41,400+ Threats detected in SPOTD operations

Area covered 28,000 acres Acreage surveyed by SPOTD deployments in Ukraine

Threat types 150+ Types of landmines and UXO SPOTD can identify

Field study duration 18 months Duration of Ukraine humanitarian demining field study

Market Reality Check

Price: $6.40 Vol: Volume 338,819 is below 2...

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$6.40 Last Close

Volume Volume 338,819 is below 20-day average of 515,248 (relative volume 0.66x). low

Technical Price $5.80 is trading above 200-day MA at $4.45, after a 3.02% gain pre-announcement.

Peers on Argus

SPAI was up 3.02% while key peers VWAV, ISSC, POWW, SPCE, and DPRO showed declin...

SPAI was up 3.02% while key peers VWAV, ISSC, POWW, SPCE, and DPRO showed declines between -1.03% and -5.17%, indicating stock-specific strength rather than a sector-wide move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 12 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 12	Product showcase	Positive	-1.2%	Ballistics unit to showcase new armor plates and shields at SHOT Show.
Dec 23	New subsidiary launch	Positive	+2.3%	Formation of SPAI Ventures to pursue strategic defense and reconstruction investments.
Dec 22	AI upgrade	Positive	+5.5%	Unveiled AI threat detection upgrades for GPS-denied drone operations for U.S. Army.
Dec 19	Leadership hire	Positive	+22.1%	Appointed new VP of Marketing and Sales to expand ballistics business.
Dec 18	Share repurchase	Positive	+5.3%	Board authorized up to <b>$3.0M</b> share repurchase program for common stock.

Pattern Detected

Recent corporate and AI-related announcements have more often been followed by positive price reactions, with only one notable divergence on otherwise constructive news.

Recent Company History

Over the last two months, SPAI has issued a series of growth- and capital-markets-focused updates. These included a $3.0M share repurchase authorization, a major AI algorithm upgrade for GPS-denied drone operations, the launch of SPAI Ventures to pursue strategic investments, and expansion of its ballistic protection business. Most of these announcements were followed by positive single- to double-digit percentage moves, suggesting the market has generally rewarded execution and capital allocation milestones.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-11-07

An active S-3 resale registration from Nov 7, 2025 covers up to 2,000,000 existing shares held by selling stockholders. The company itself is not selling shares and will not receive proceeds from these resales, though additional liquidity could influence trading dynamics over time.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved +7.4% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with pri...

Analysis

The stock moved +7.4% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with prior AI-related catalysts that often drew notable moves, where average AI-tagged news produced about 6.01% swings. The operational data cited—such as 800%+ productivity gains and a dataset of 2.26 million images—has been reinforced across multiple filings and pilots. Investors would still need to weigh resale overhang from the S-3 and the path from demonstrations to recurring revenue.

Key Terms

unexploded ordnance, explosive remnants of war, geospatial, drone-enabled, +4 more

8 terms

unexploded ordnance technical

"detection of more than 550% additional unexploded ordnance (UXO) and explosive..."

Unexploded ordnance (UXO) are explosive weapons—such as bombs, shells, mines or grenades—that were fired, dropped or placed but failed to detonate and remain a hidden hazard. For investors, UXO matters because discovering them on land or seabed can delay projects, increase cleanup costs, create liability risks and affect property values much like finding unstable structural damage would halt construction and require specialist removal. Knowing about UXO exposure helps assess cleanup liabilities, project timelines and insurance needs.

explosive remnants of war technical

"additional unexploded ordnance (UXO) and explosive remnants of war (ERW) per hectare..."

Explosive remnants of war are leftover explosive devices such as unexploded bombs, shells, landmines and booby traps that remain in a landscape after fighting ends. For investors they matter because these hidden hazards create real-world liabilities, safety risks, cleanup and compliance costs, and can delay or block projects and property use—like hidden potholes on a road that can damage vehicles, increase repair bills and slow progress.

geospatial technical

"into high-resolution two-dimensional and three-dimensional geospatial outputs..."

Relating to information tied to specific places on Earth, such as maps, GPS coordinates, satellite imagery and location sensors. Investors care because geospatial data turns where things are into actionable insight — it helps track assets, evaluate market opportunities, optimize routes, assess physical risk (like flooding), and measure real-world trends; think of it as adding a map-based lens that makes business decisions more precise and measurable.

drone-enabled technical

"AI, computer vision, and drone-enabled technologies can materially accelerate demining..."

Drone-enabled describes a product, service, or operation that uses unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to perform tasks such as delivery, inspection, surveying, imaging, or data collection. For investors it signals a company is adopting aerial automation that can lower labor costs, speed service, expand reach or unlock new revenue streams, while also introducing capital needs and regulatory or safety risks—think of drones as robotic helpers that change how work gets done.

computer vision technical

"our AI, computer vision, and drone-enabled technologies can materially accelerate..."

Computer vision is technology that gives machines the ability to 'see' and make sense of images or video, turning pixels into usable information like object counts, measurements, or activity patterns. For investors, it matters because it enables automation, cost reduction and new product features across industries—from quality checks on factory lines to retail analytics—so companies that adopt effective computer vision can boost efficiency, reduce labor needs and create competitive advantages.

UXO technical

"additional unexploded ordnance (UXO) and explosive remnants of war (ERW) per hectare..."

Unexploded ordnance (UXO) are explosive weapons—bombs, shells, grenades or mines—that did not detonate when deployed and remain dangerous in the ground. For investors, UXO represents a physical and financial risk: finding and removing it can halt development, add cleanup costs, create regulatory delays, and expose owners to liability, similar to discovering hidden structural damage on a property that requires specialized, costly repairs.

AI-powered technical

"its patented AI-powered demining technology at the “Protection of Ukraine’s..."

"AI-powered" describes technology that uses artificial intelligence to perform tasks, make decisions, or analyze information automatically. It’s similar to having a highly skilled assistant that can learn from data, recognize patterns, and improve over time, helping to make processes faster and more accurate. For investors, this means better insights and more efficient operations, potentially leading to smarter investment choices.

situational awareness technical

"AI-enabled defense, security, and situational awareness solutions..."

Awareness of the real-time business, market and regulatory conditions that could affect an investment; like a driver scanning the road for hazards, it means continuously noting news, price moves, regulatory signals and other forces that change a company’s prospects. Investors rely on situational awareness to react quickly to risks and opportunities, adjust position size, protect capital and seize short‑lived advantages before the environment shifts.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Field-Validated AI Platform Demonstrates Step-Change Productivity Gains, Positioning Company for Large-Scale Post-Conflict Recovery and Infrastructure Markets

AVENTURA, Fla., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or the “Company”), a developer of artificial intelligence (“AI”)-enabled defense, security, and situational awareness solutions, today announced it has been invited to present its patented AI-powered demining technology at the “Protection of Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure: Challenges & Solutions” panel hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) – Ukraine Chapter in Kyiv on January 15, 2026.

The invitation follows more than three years of continuous operational support in Ukraine and reflects growing recognition by government, defense, and humanitarian stakeholders of Safe Pro’s AI technology as a potential force multiplier for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction efforts. At the event, Safe Pro will present new data expanding on the preliminary results of an 18-month field study validating the significant operational and financial impact of Safe Pro’s SpotlightAI™ AI-powered image processing technology on humanitarian demining efforts in Ukraine.

Key findings from the study include productivity improvements exceeding 800% and the detection of more than 550% additional unexploded ordnance (UXO) and explosive remnants of war (ERW) per hectare compared to traditional survey methodologies. Collectively, results underscore the potential for materially lower costs, faster land release, accelerated infrastructure redevelopment and the economic benefits from expanded agricultural and rare earth and mineral production.

The Kyiv conference is organized by SAME in partnership with the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA), PGR Consulting, and American University Kyiv. The panel will convene senior representatives from Ukrainian government institutions, international organizations, industry, and civil society to address security and infrastructure challenges critical to Ukraine’s long-term recovery. Invited participants include officials from Ukraine’s national security and defense agencies, energy sector, Agency for Restoration and Development, and the State Special Transport Service (SSTS), among others.

The event takes place against the backdrop of Ukraine’s estimated $800 billion reconstruction requirement, as cited by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with anticipated funding potentially flowing through vehicles such as the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund and other multilateral and private-sector initiatives.

Over the past three years, Safe Pro has maintained an on-the-ground presence in Ukraine, working closely with the Ministry of Defense through SSTS and collaborating with multiple international humanitarian organizations. The Company has executed several memoranda of understanding with government, commercial and university and has established relationships with stakeholders expected to play central roles in Ukraine’s post-conflict recovery, including agriculture, transportation, and natural resource development.

“As international work continues on developing a framework for peace in Ukraine and as planning advances for Ukraine’s recovery, the ability to rapidly and cost-effectively clear contaminated land is a critical first step to rebuilding infrastructure, restoring agricultural production, and attracting investment,” said Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO of Safe Pro Group Inc. “We are honored to participate in this forum with decision-makers who are shaping Ukraine’s future and to demonstrate how our AI, computer vision, and drone-enabled technologies can materially accelerate demining and reconstruction at national scale.”

Safe Pro’s Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (“SPOTD”) AI platform analyzes imagery and video captured by commercially available drones to automatically detect and classify explosive threats and other objects of interest. The platform converts raw data into high-resolution two-dimensional and three-dimensional geospatial outputs that can be rapidly shared to support operational decision-making in defense, security, and humanitarian missions. SPOTD is capable of identifying more than 150 types of landmines and UXO, enabling scalable situational awareness across large, high-risk areas.

SPOTD has been deployed in active operational environments in Ukraine for nearly three years and is supported by a growing proprietary dataset comprising over 2.26 million analyzed images, more than 41,400 identified threats, and coverage of approximately 28,000 acres. The Company believes this real-world validation and data advantage meaningfully differentiates its platform and positions Safe Pro to address expanding global demand for AI-enabled threat detection and post-conflict recovery solutions.

For more information about Safe Pro’s real-world landmine and UXO detections, visit: https://safeproai.com/landmine-detections/. Information about Safe Pro Group, its subsidiaries, and technologies, please visit https://safeprogroup.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

About Safe Pro Group Inc.
Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) is a mission-driven technology company delivering AI-enabled security and defense solutions. Through cutting-edge platforms like SPOTD, Safe Pro provides advanced situational awareness tools for defense, humanitarian, and homeland security applications globally. It is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, leveraging commercially available “off-the-shelf” drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosives threats, providing a much safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group’s scalable platform is targeting multiple markets that include commercial, government, law enforcement and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit https://safeprogroup.com/.

About The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
SAME is a leading professional association that brings together military engineers, government officials, and private-sector companies involved in defense, infrastructure, and security-related projects with participation from U.S. agencies across the federal government and Department of Defense including Homeland Security, the General Services Administration (GSA) and all branches of the United States military. Through its Ukraine Chapter, SAME serves as a platform for dialogue between Ukrainian institutions and international engineering and defense communities, particularly in the areas of critical infrastructure protection, resilience, and reconstruction.

About The International Stability Operations Association (ISOA)
ISOA is a global association representing companies and organizations engaged in stability operations, reconstruction, humanitarian assistance, and security sector support. ISOA members include engineering firms, technology providers, risk management and demining companies, and international contractors actively involved in post-conflict and complex operating environments worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, Safe Pro’s ability to support reconstruction and economic development activities in Ukraine and the acceptance of its solutions by potential government, military and humanitarian organizations. Although Safe Pro Group believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Safe Pro Group has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including market and other conditions. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth under Item 1A. in the Company’s most recently filed Form 10-K and updated from time to time in the Company’s Form 10-Q filings and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. Safe Pro Group undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What will Safe Pro (SPAI) present at the Kyiv SAME conference on January 15, 2026?

Safe Pro will present field-validated results of its AI demining technology, including an 18-month study showing >800% productivity gains and 550% more UXO detections per hectare.

How long has Safe Pro's SPOTD platform been deployed in Ukraine (SPAI)?

The company reports SPOTD has been deployed in active operational environments in Ukraine for nearly three years.

What dataset and detection metrics did Safe Pro (SPAI) disclose for its demining AI?

Safe Pro cited a proprietary dataset of 2.26 million images, more than 41,400 identified threats, and coverage of approximately 28,000 acres.

What practical impacts did Safe Pro claim from its AI demining results (SPAI)?

The company said its results imply materially lower clearance costs, faster land release, accelerated infrastructure rebuilds, and expanded agricultural and resource activity.

Who are the intended attendees for Safe Pro's (SPAI) Kyiv presentation?

Invited participants include Ukrainian national security and defense agencies, energy sector officials, Agency for Restoration and Development, SSTS, international organizations, industry, and civil society.

How does Safe Pro (SPAI) position its technology relative to Ukraine reconstruction needs?

Safe Pro positions its AI and drone-enabled SPOTD platform as a scalable force multiplier to accelerate demining and support reconstruction across large contaminated areas amid an estimated $800 billion rebuilding requirement.