General Dynamics Information Technology has unveiled autonomous surveillance towers designed to bolster border security and detect illegal activity across remote terrain.
The towers use edge AI and machine learning, patented video analytics and 5G and satellite communications to detect, identify, classify and track targets in real time. Unlike traditional surveillance systems, they operate without constant operator oversight, prioritize alerts and deliver actionable intelligence autonomously — reducing workloads and freeing border personnel for field operations. The towers can be configured for remote areas with limited infrastructure and are designed to integrate counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities as threats evolve.
“Our investment in these autonomous towers reflects our continued commitment to innovate and apply technology in ways that directly support federal government priorities,” said Michael Wagner, GDIT’s vice president of biometrics, border & transportation security. “We’re ready to rapidly deploy new autonomous towers at scale to continue strengthening U.S. border security.”
GDIT has supported border security for over a decade, designing and deploying over 200 first-generation towers covering over 550 miles of the U.S. border. The new towers advance the company’s Vision, Innovation and Acceleration strategy, which identifies border security as a key market.