ZeroEyes is investing $10 million in artificial intelligence and machine learning research and development while expanding its workforce with plans to hire more than 100 veterans in Southeastern Pennsylvania over the next two years. The investment supports the company’s strategy to enhance its multi-analytics security platform and accelerate innovation across threat detection and response technologies.
The announcement was made during Senator Dave McCormick’s 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
3,000 Sq. Ft. Experimental AI Lab
Expansion of experimental lab for generating synthetic training data, live model testing, and weapons detection hardware trials across diverse environments.
Veteran-Staffed ZOC Operations
Growth of the Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes Operations Center, staffed by military & law enforcement veterans including former special forces personnel.
Small Drone & Aerial AI Systems
Development of 3D environment mapping, ZeroEyes Aerial Detection (ZAD) Kits, and Drones/Robots for Active Shooter Deterrence (DRASD).
Multi-Analytics Threat Platform
Expansion beyond gun detection to integrate real-time knife detection, threat geolocation, and operational preparedness tools.
Expanding AI & Small Drone Security Capabilities
The $10 million allocation will fuel the growth of ZeroEyes’ 3,000-square-foot experimental AI lab used to generate training data, run live field simulations, and evaluate new sensor hardware. It also powers ongoing scaling at the Conshohocken ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), which verifies real-time threat alerts in under three seconds.
Additionally, ZeroEyes is advancing specialized small drone technologies including 3D environment mapping, the ZeroEyes Aerial Detection (ZAD) Kit for overhead situational awareness, and Drones/Robots for Active Shooter Deterrence (DRASD).
“This investment marks a critical milestone in our evolution into a unified threat intelligence platform that provides organizations with a single, trusted ecosystem for threat response. We are excited to accelerate our technology roadmap while deepening our commitment to the veteran community within our home of Southeastern Pennsylvania.”
Mike Lahiff
CEO & Co-Founder, ZeroEyes
Veteran Hiring Initiative in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Over the next 24 months, ZeroEyes plans to recruit over 100 military and law enforcement veterans for high-impact technical roles including Technical Program Managers (AI), MLOps Engineers, and AI Solutions Specialists.
The platform has expanded beyond firearm detection to include knife detection and real-time threat geolocation, providing public and private institutions with an end-to-end safety intelligence ecosystem.
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