To Create. To Make. To Shape.
About Skapa
Skapa is an operationally focused incubator within Saab, Inc. It is a collective where diversity drives innovation. Our team, a blend of individuals from startups, military, academia, and government, shares a common characteristic: a passion for action and a commitment to solving complex problems.
The Enforcer 3 in San Diego Bay.
We reject the notion of impossible challenges, focusing instead on empowering our armed forces with transformative technology. At Skapa, we work hand-in-hand with end-users to drive the future, turning bold ideas into the answers that meet real-world problems.
Every project we undertake is an opportunity to improve, challenge the expected, and deliver impactful solutions at the speed of need, ensuring our front-line defenders are equipped with the very best.
The Skapa Podcast invites visionary leaders across industries to share their ideal future, unbound by current constraints. Together, we explore what it would take to turn these visions into reality—discussing the necessary innovations, strategic shifts, and collaborative efforts to bring about transformative change in defense and security.
News & Stories
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Building a Future of Scalable Innovation: Inside Skapa’s Flywheel Approach
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Saab Secures Contract for Maven Program Artificial Intelligence Modeling
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Skapa Celebrates 100 Days of Progress
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Voices from Saab: Two Weeks on the Ground with U.S. CENTCOM
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What Does it Take to Operate at the Forefront of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?
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Shaping the Future: Devaki Raj, Saab Strategy Office’s New Chief Digital and AI Officer, Discusses Artificial Intelligence with U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
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Saab’s Autonomy and AI Team Energizes Smarter Products
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Fighting Wildfires with Saab’s AI Platform
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Former Head of Innovation for NATO joins Saab, Inc.
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Saab completes acquisition of CrowdAI in the U.S.
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Saab Announces New Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Saab, Inc.
Our Team
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Michael BrasseurVP, General Manager, Skapa & Chief Strategy Officer, Saab, Inc.A former ship captain, Michael has sailed the world’s oceans with friends and allies.
Michael founded and served as the first Commodore of Task Force 59, the US Navy's first dedicated Robotics and AI task force, and strongly contributing to NATO's innovative efforts. A former ship captain, Michael has sailed the world’s oceans with friends and allies. His journey reflects a dedication to creating the future of defense by dreaming BIG and delivering FAST.
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Devaki RajChief Digital and AI Officer, Saab, Inc.As a game-changing leader and former CEO, Devaki is shaping the future of AI strategy and policy.
Before joining Saab, Devaki founded CrowdAI and served as CEO, focusing on pioneering computer vision technologies. Her recognition as a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and her leadership in Washington, D.C., highlight her influence in shaping future AI strategies and policies.
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Devesh UpadhyayDirector, Group for Research and Innovation in DefenseDevesh brings a range of knowledge across autonomy, artificial intelligence, design and optimization disciplines, shaped by academic and broad industry experience based on a research-to-product mindset.
Devesh focuses on optimizing solution fit to problems, maximizing adoption, and ensuring Skapa's innovations are both fundamentally grounded and operationally effective.
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Julia AllenChief Technology Officer, Saab, Inc.Julia lives the triple helix and breathes life into any team working together to solve problems.
Julia brings a range of knowledge across autonomy and artificial intelligence disciplines from undersea to space domains, shaped by academic, industry, and military experience. She focuses on maximizing solution adoption, unravelling complex tech challenges and ensuring Skapa's innovations are both effective and understandable.
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Peter MirisolaDirector for Naval AutonomyPete’s deep knowledge and experience across maritime operations fosters resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking in high-stakes environments, coordinating complex missions, managing resources under pressure, and making rapid decisions.
Pete advocates and works tirelessly for advancements in technology—ranging from electronic warfare systems to unmanned vehicles—enhancing operational capabilities, survivability, and situational awareness for warfighters.
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Michael BrasseurVP, General Manager, Skapa & Chief Strategy Officer, Saab, Inc.A former ship captain, Michael has sailed the world’s oceans with friends and allies.
Michael founded and served as the first Commodore of Task Force 59, the US Navy's first dedicated Robotics and AI task force, and strongly contributing to NATO's innovative efforts. A former ship captain, Michael has sailed the world’s oceans with friends and allies. His journey reflects a dedication to creating the future of defense by dreaming BIG and delivering FAST.
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Julia AllenChief Technology Officer, Saab, Inc.Julia lives the triple helix and breathes life into any team working together to solve problems.
Julia brings a range of knowledge across autonomy and artificial intelligence disciplines from undersea to space domains, shaped by academic, industry, and military experience. She focuses on maximizing solution adoption, unravelling complex tech challenges and ensuring Skapa's innovations are both effective and understandable.
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Devaki RajChief Digital and AI Officer, Saab, Inc.As a game-changing leader and former CEO, Devaki is shaping the future of AI strategy and policy.
Before joining Saab, Devaki founded CrowdAI and served as CEO, focusing on pioneering computer vision technologies. Her recognition as a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and her leadership in Washington, D.C., highlight her influence in shaping future AI strategies and policies.
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Peter MirisolaDirector for Naval AutonomyPete’s deep knowledge and experience across maritime operations fosters resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking in high-stakes environments, coordinating complex missions, managing resources under pressure, and making rapid decisions.
Pete advocates and works tirelessly for advancements in technology—ranging from electronic warfare systems to unmanned vehicles—enhancing operational capabilities, survivability, and situational awareness for warfighters.
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Devesh UpadhyayDirector, Group for Research and Innovation in DefenseDevesh brings a range of knowledge across autonomy, artificial intelligence, design and optimization disciplines, shaped by academic and broad industry experience based on a research-to-product mindset.
Devesh focuses on optimizing solution fit to problems, maximizing adoption, and ensuring Skapa's innovations are both fundamentally grounded and operationally effective.
Contact Skapa
2805 Dickens St.
San Diego, CA 92106
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