At ASR, we build cutting-edge sensors with AI capabilities to service the growing market for autonomous vehicles. We're developing novel sensors driven by distributed Edge AI processing, tailored for large fleets of autonomous air and sea drones for surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
Sea Vanguard is ASR's original lightweight sensor with AI technology. Sea Vanguard brings complete autonomy to low-cost USVs using AI technology that is tailor-made for our smart sensors.
Air Vanguard will be the world-first lightweight sensor to be mounted on a tethered drone.
Vanguard Shield is ASR's flagship product. It provides a central command centre to intelligently task autonomous Sea and Air Vanguard units for mission completion.
We use advanced signals processing techniques to build lightweight, energy efficient sensors.
Dr Len Sciacca brings over 35 years of experience in Government and Industry innovation sectors. He has led national programs and collaborative projects across Defence, academia, and industry, with a focus on delivering sovereign, operationally relevant technologies.
As founder of ASR Defence, Len drives the development of AI-enabled sensor networks and tactical decision systems. His depth of technical expertise and strategic insight ensures ASR’s innovations are scalable, export-ready, and aligned with the needs of both domestic and global defence markets.
Khusro Saleem is Co-Founder and Head of Engineering of ASR where he drives technology strategy and product roadmap. Prior to ASR, Khusro led the research and engineering program within Multi-Function Aperture Grand Challenge Program at the University of Melbourne. In this role he developed ultra wideband phased array technology. Khusro graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He received his PhD from The University of Melbourne, also in Electrical Engineering. Khusro has served as a senior advisor to several technology companies.
Esty is an expert in data and implementation of advanced optimisation for complex engineering problems across Defence and Biotech industries. She has led cross-disciplinary projects delivering innovative algorithms for automation applications in robotics, cyber-physical systems, and electronic warfare.
As Head of AI at ASR Defence, Esty oversees the development of AI technology to maximise the utility of smart sensors.
