Automating Airfield Awareness, Oreyeon’s Mission to Redefine Aviation Safety

In this episode of the Defence Tech Lisbon podcast, presented by the Black Swan Initiative, host André Marquet sits down with Ziad Jreijiri, co-founder and CEO of Oreyeon, a pioneering startup using AI and edge computing to modernise airfield safety for both civilian and military operators. We explore: * The origins of Oreyeon and its roots in aerospace engineering and entrepreneurship * How foreign object detection is tackled with AI-powered mobile sensors * The challenges of working across highly regulated commercial and defence aviation ecosystems * Lessons from working with AFWERX, the US Air Force, and international airfields * Why runway superiority is central to air superiority, and how resilience and autonomy intersect in military logistics * Whether you're in aviation, defence, or dual-use innovation, this episode dives deep into how practical, rugged tech can reduce fragility and enhance real-world operational safety.