"French defense tech company Harmattan AI is rising almost as fast as the supersonic planes of its new backer. Founded in 2024, the company is now valued at $1.4 billion after raising a $200 million Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, which is best known for making the Rafale fighter jet. Harmattan AI, which builds autonomy and mission-system software for defense aircraft, had already received strong validation signals from the French and British ministries of defense in its less than two years of existence."
"According to Harmattan's latest press release, the now "defense technology company" will help Dassault Aviation shape the future of air combat by developing embedded AI capabilities for its next generations of Rafales and drones while making sure this implementation is both sovereign and scalable. The use of drones in Ukraine has been a wake-up call for NATO armies, creating tailwinds for defense tech startups that can help them adapt."
Harmattan AI was founded in 2024 and raised $200 million in a Series B led by Dassault Aviation, valuing the company at $1.4 billion. The company builds autonomy and mission-system software for defense aircraft and has received validation from the French and British ministries of defense. The Dassault partnership will integrate embedded AI into future Rafales and drones with a focus on sovereign, scalable implementation. Harmattan plans to expand into drone interception, electronic warfare, and ISR and recently partnered with Russian drone maker Skyeton. The company repositioned from aspiring 'next-generation defense prime' to partnering with incumbents. French president Emmanuel Macron praised the move for strategic autonomy.
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