Embention unveils upgraded Veronte KAI

Embention has officially unveiled the latest iteration of the Veronte KAI flight controller at the MSPO 2026 defense exposition. The system is engineered specifically for modern loitering munitions, counter-UAS platforms, and one-way kinetic drones.

The upgrade centers on a new high-grade tactical inertial measurement unit (IMU). This IMU can track extreme dynamic maneuvers up to 40g and rotational rates of 2,000 degrees per second. To maintain accuracy when satellite navigation is unavailable, the platform introduces upgraded embedded AI computer vision algorithms and high-precision terminal guidance. An integrated radio-frequency positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) suite use Low Earth Orbit satellite signals and 4G/LTE cellular positioning for redundant navigation references.

Modular PNT architecture

KAI 2.0 delivers an adaptable three-layer PNT architecture designed for contested environments. By offering configurable positioning modules, system integrators can tailor the flight-control architecture to specific operational demands. Alternative PNT sources feed real-time sensor data into the system when GNSS navigation is unavailable, degraded, or spoofed.

The flight-control layer is engineered for deterministic, safety-critical execution. It is architected in compliance with DO-178C and DO-254 certification standards. KAI delivers high-integrity flight management and fail-safe warhead activation logic for one-way kinetic drones. The integrated sensor suite includes the tactical IMU, a magnetometer, a barometer, and a pitot static sensor for complete air data sensing.

Vision and RF navigation

For vision-based positioning, the system uses a dual-camera architecture. One camera is dedicated to GNSS-denied navigation. It use technologies like visual odometry, terrain map matching, SLAM, and optical flow. The second camera serves as a high-precision optical seeker for terminal guidance. Integrated with an AI-driven target acquisition module, it enables accurate target lock-on.

The RF PNT module incorporates Low Earth Orbit satellite navigation references. These signals can be up to 1,000 times stronger than traditional GNSS signals. This enhances anti-jamming resilience. The module also includes a high-performance GNSS unit compatible with CRPA antenna technology for jammer mitigation. An integrated 4G/LTE receiver provides network-based positioning as a supplementary layer.

Autonomous terminal engagement

Terminal guidance governs the final high-precision attack phase. KAI use onboard edge AI and computer vision for autonomous target recognition, optical tracking, and dynamic terminal guidance shaping. This capability helps decision-makers assess the limits of alternative navigation sources. An operator can designate a target and define a desired impact angle, while autonomous functions support identification and tracking.

Production and compliance

Engineered for high-volume defense production, KAI features a simplify production architecture, automated testing, and custom use integration. This is designed to minimize assembly time and maximize manufacturing throughput.

To meet sovereign defense procurement mandates, Embention offers flexible manufacturing in Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. The platform is fully NDAA and Blue UAS compliant to simplify government acquisition. According to the company, this approach delivers technological sovereignty and supply chain security.