BadB
Overview
Badb is an EU-funded defence research project focused on UxV autonmy in contested areas. The project addresses scenarios where GNSS signals are unavailable, jammed, or spoofed, and other radio communication may be difficult or dangerous.
Modern operations — both military and civilian — depend heavily on accurate positioning. When satellite signals are compromised, alternative approaches are needed to maintain operational effectiveness.
Rigr AI’s Role
Rigr AI contributes to the software, simulation and machine learning aspects of Badb,
Applications
The technologies developed under Badb have dual-use applications across multiple domains:
- Defence operations — maintaining navigation capability in contested electromagnetic environments, enabling ISR and othe mission types
- Border security — resilient drones to enhance border surveillance and control
- Emergency services — enabling drone use in civil spaces where anti-drone systems may also be in use (oolicing, the prison service, etc.)
Protected Documentation
The following documentation is available to vetted partners and authorised organisations.
Defence & Intelligence Annex
Technical architecture, GNSS-denied navigation methods, and deployment specifications for defence environments.