27 - 30 of November 2025

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Defense X Hackathon.
Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence

Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for defense sectors worldwide. Hackathons focusing on developing tools for threat detection, incident response, and secure communications are highly valued. For instance, the "Digital Defenders Cybersecurity Masterclass and Capture the Flag (CTF) Competition 2023" emphasized real-world applications in web application security, network security, cryptography, and forensics .

Autonomous Systems and Robotics

The development of autonomous systems, including drones and unmanned ground vehicles, is a priority in modern defense strategies. Hackathons have focused on creating autonomous microdrones, FPV-controlled drones, and systems for first-person view control, aiming to reduce human casualties in conflict zones .

AI-Driven Tactical Communications

Artificial Intelligence is being integrated into military communications to enhance real-time situational awareness and autonomous decision-making. Hackathons are exploring AI applications in adaptive signal processing, multi-agent coordination for network optimization, and radar-assisted target tracking .

we are working to build a best plans for Romania's future To solving defense problems.
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Our Professional Skills

Cybersecurity and Threat Analysis

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Data Science and Big Data Analytics

Projects
Currently Qualified Projects
ANMB 01

Technical Study on Equipping the Naval Forces with Autonomous Drones with Wireless Charging.

ANMB 02

Adaptive Multispectral Lighting for Tactical ROVs in Underwater Inspections.           

ANMB 03

Remotely Operated Surface Drone for Intervention and Monitoring in Ports and Coastal Areas.

ANMB 04

AI-Driven Cyber Defence: Building Resilient Infrastructures at the Romanian Naval Academy.

Nanolabs 01

Landmine automation to detect and map hidden landmines using advanced robotics and AI.

Nanolabs 02

Field data gathering with IoT sensor mesh and AI data processing to transform raw inputs into tangible insights.

ROSPIN - EOSec

Satellite-based monitoring system for detecting critical infrastructure and border changes.

AFAHC 01

Autonomous Systems and Robotics Project: Low-Altitude Drone Intercept System (LADIS).

AFT 01

Autonomous UAV system for real-time mapping and cartographic updating.           

AFT 02

Software-defined radio goniometry system for locating sources in the 2.4 GHz band.           

AFT 03

Cadet project for Virtual Mechanized Optical Xplosive - VMOXTech Bomb.                               

OBUDA 01

Bánki CyberArena – An Innovative Training Space Dedicated to Developing Cyber Defenders

12

Total Projects

6

AI and ML projects

8

Robotic Systems Projects

2

Cybersecurity projects

Our Team
Meet Our Expert Minds
Assoc.Prof.PhD Alexandru Baboș
Founder
”Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy
Gelu Vac
Co-Founder
Tech Strategist
Assoc.Prof.PhD Cătălin Cioacă
Military Expert
”Henri Coandă” Airforce Academy
Assist.Prof.PhD Sebastian Pop
Mentor
”Henri Coandă” Airforce Academy
Lecturer PhD Vlad Mocanu
Military Expert
”Mircea cel Batrân” Naval Academy
Mihai Sarto
Chief AI Officer
Co-founder Oves Enterprises
ing.dipl. Cristea-Gabriel Rău
Expert
Director, Centre of Excellence, CARFIL
lt.col. Trefaș Lucian
Expert
IGSU "Cpt. Dumitru Croitoru" Sibiu
cmd. Ștefan Răcășanu
Mentor
Drone pilot, Instructor, CARFIL
assoc.prof.PhD Farkas Tibor
Expert
Cyber Security, Obuda University
Lecturer.ing.PhD col. Cornel Argint
Expert
Cyber Security Senior Manager, DNSC
Mihai Cotei
Partner
Regional Head of HR, Rheinmetall Automecanica
assoc.prof.PhD Marius Păunescu
CIMIC & RoE Expert
Security and Defence Faculty, Carol I National Defence University
ing.PhD col. Helbet Robert
Expert
Special Telecommunications Service
Mihaela Mândrescu
Senior Expert
Cybersecurity policies, strategies and cooperation, DNSC
Bernd Schaefer
Partner
Managing Director | Defense & Product Process Compliance, P3
Program
Our 3 days Schedule

The 28th

Expo

Show
  • 08:00 Breakfast
  • 12:00 Networking
  • 14:00 Lunch
  • 18:00 Start work
  • 20:00 Dinner
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The 29th

Work

Hard
  • 08:00 Breakfast
  • 12:00 Meet the experts
  • 14:00 Lunch
  • 15:00 Meet the experts
  • 20:00 Dinner
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The 30th

Celebrate

Success
  • 08:00 Breakfast
  • 12:00 Pencils down
  • 14:00 Lunch
  • 15:00 Premieres
  • Closing ceremony
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Location
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Phone:

(+40) 269-432990

Address:

550170 str. Revolutiei nr. 3-5,

Sibiu, SB, Romania.

Email:

defense-x@armyacademy.ro

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