Skopje, June 2026 – Mother Teresa University in Skopje hosted the final progress review and institutional presentation meeting of the international research project AI4CUAV (Artificial Intelligence for the Detection, Classification, and Protection of Critical Infrastructure against Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), implemented within NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme.

The day’s scientific program commenced with opening remarks delivered by the Rector of Mother Teresa University, Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., and the NATO Member Countries Project Director, Mr. Alessandro Cantelli-Forti. The first session featured keynote presentations by Mr. Nikola Manev and Mr. Kire Babanovski, addressing the threats posed by drones and their weaponization for terrorist purposes.

The technical presentations showcased advanced AI–based solutions, including radar detection systems presented by Amir Hosein Oveis, Ph.D., electro-optical tracking technologies presented by Assoc. Prof. Özge Büyükdağlı, Ph.D., and AI-driven platforms introduced by researchers Dea Kacoli, Taulant Dema, and Veton Rushiti.

💬 MTU Rector, Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., emphasized that “Mother Teresa University in Skopje plays an undeniable role in scientific research contributing to European and transatlantic security. The work presented today represents a genuine integration of machine learning, signal processing, and operational security thinking.”

🎓 The scientific proceedings and project presentations were professionally moderated by Assoc. Prof. Edmond Jajaga, Ph.D., ensuring the highest academic standards required by NATO programs.

The event brought together researchers and security experts from Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Ukraine, and North Macedonia to present the latest technological solutions in counter-drone defense.

Following the presentation of the university’s prototypes, the agenda continued with a practical field demonstration conducted at the Stenkovec training ground.