“We’ve got a team of 150 world-class engineers in NZ, the UK and Ukraine,” Vye says. But then 2023 came along, and Syos expanded its product portfolio and realised that Ukraine needed its capabilities. “Syos is hoping to work closely with NZDF on continuing to supply mature drone technology suitable for its needs. Many countries have realised they need sovereign technology and sovereign production of systems, Vye says. “A trend we’re seeing is vehicles need to be commanded, not controlled, which is AI-enabled systems.