Operational AI For Denied, Degraded,
and Contested Environments
ARIA is an offline, sovereign orchestration system for missions where failure is unacceptable. No cloud dependencies. No external callbacks. Full operational continuity when networks fail.
Autonomy & Control Model
AI does not execute actions by default. AriaOS operates in Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) mode unless a constrained autonomy profile is explicitly enabled by an authorized operator with appropriate clearance.
- Human approval is required for all actions unless constrained autonomy is explicitly configured
- Autonomous execution is profile-gated and requires continuous audit health verification
- All AI recommendations are explainable, traceable, and tied to mission parameters and ROE compliance
- See Autonomy Model and Governance by Design for enforcement details
The Reality Government Systems Face
Fragmented Infrastructure
Disconnected tools, brittle cloud dependencies, and systems that fail when connectivity degrades.
Missions Continue Offline
Operations do not pause when networks fail. Systems must maintain continuity in DDIL conditions.
Data Overload
Human operators flooded with sensor data, reports, and feeds but starved for reliable, actionable intelligence.
Decision Latency
Long feedback loops from field to decision maker. By the time intelligence arrives, the situation has changed.
What ARIA Does For Government Missions
ARIA is an offline orchestration layer that coordinates reasoning, memory, and task execution across multi-agent systems. It continues operating when cloud systems and networks fail.
Mission Planning Under Stress
Plans missions, monitors execution, and triggers replanning when conditions change. Deterministic behavior under adversarial load.
Human-Visible Reasoning
Supervises autonomous systems and workflows with transparent reasoning. Every decision is traceable and auditable.
Intelligence Synthesis
Synthesizes intelligence from sensors, documents, and observations. Delivers structured packets to operators, not raw data floods.
Memory Continuity
Maintains continuity of memory and state across long operations. Context persists through restarts, failures, and network partitions.
Edge Hardware Ready
Runs on approved edge hardware with TRL 6 validation. Apple Silicon, NVIDIA Jetson, x86 edge nodes. Optimized for SWaP-C constraints.
Autonomous Recovery
Self-healing loops detect anomalies, isolate failures, and restore operations without human intervention. Recovery in milliseconds.
Where ARIA Fits In The Mission
Mission Planning and Replanning in DDIL
ARIA generates and maintains mission plans that adapt to changing conditions without requiring reachback. When communications are denied or degraded, the system continues planning and replanning based on local sensor data and pre-loaded constraints. Operators receive updated courses of action with reasoning visible for review.
Autonomous System Supervision
ARIA monitors the health and status of autonomous systems, robotics, and unmanned platforms. It detects anomalies, triggers failsafes, and coordinates recovery actions across multiple assets. Human operators maintain oversight through structured status reports and intervention controls.
Battle Management Aids and Decision Support
ARIA provides staff with synthesized situation awareness, option generation, and risk assessment. It reduces cognitive load by filtering noise and presenting structured decision packages. All recommendations include traceable reasoning and confidence indicators.
Field Intelligence Synthesis
ARIA fuses intelligence from mixed sources: sensors, documents, imagery, and field observations. It produces structured intelligence packets tailored to different echelons and decision timelines. Processing occurs entirely on local hardware with no data egress.
Robotics and Unmanned Systems Coordination
ARIA coordinates unmanned ground, air, and maritime systems in controlled roles. It manages task allocation, deconfliction, and collective behavior within defined rules of engagement. Human supervisors approve mission changes and retain override authority at all times.
Safety-Critical Procedure Execution
ARIA supports procedure execution in nuclear, space, aviation, and hazardous material contexts. It enforces step sequences, monitors conditions, and halts operations when safety constraints are violated. Complete audit trails support post-event review and compliance verification.
How Operators Work With ARIA
ARIA supports human decision making. It does not replace it. Every role in the mission structure interacts with ARIA through defined interfaces.
Mission Leads
Define objectives, constraints, and rules of engagement. Set operational boundaries that ARIA enforces at the kernel level.
Operators
Review proposed plans, options, and reasoning before execution. Approve, modify, or reject system recommendations.
Analysts
Receive structured intelligence packets and mission summaries. Query the system for specific information and assessments.
Leadership
Receive situation snapshots, options, and risk summaries. Access decision-quality information without wading through raw data.
Human Override: Immediate human override capability exists at all autonomy levels. ARIA responds deterministically to override commands with zero ambiguity.
Built For Real Hardware And Real Constraints
ARIA deploys on hardware that fits real operational environments. Full specifications available on the Architecture Autonomy Model Governance and Readiness pages.
| Platform Class | Example Hardware | Power Envelope | Deployment Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Silicon | M1/M2/M3 Mac Mini, MacBook | 15-30W | Command post, vehicle, portable |
| NVIDIA Jetson | Orin Nano, Orin NX, AGX Orin | 7-60W | Embedded, robotic, UAS |
| x86 Edge | Intel NUC, ruggedized servers | 25-65W | Fixed site, vehicle, containerized |
Readiness And Compliance Roadmap
Technology Readiness
ARIA is currently assessed at TRL 6: System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a relevant environment.
- 800+ endpoints validated through automated stress testing
- 72+ hours of continuous load with zero critical faults
- Chaos engineering with failure injection across all subsystems
- Recovery validation under memory pressure, crashes, and partitions
Business Certifications
Compliance Roadmap
| Framework | Status | Target |
|---|---|---|
| NIST 800-53 | In Progress | 2025 |
| NIST AI RMF | In Progress | 2025 |
| FedRAMP | Planned | 2026 |
| CMMC Level 2 | Planned | 2026 |
| IL4/IL5 | Architecture Ready | With Partner |
See Security for encryption architecture and data sovereignty details.
For Programs That Cannot Afford To Fail
ARIA is built for missions where reliability is not optional. Request a briefing to discuss your specific requirements.
Briefing materials available for classified-safe discussion. Contact us to coordinate appropriate channels.