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STARK Defence (STARK)

European defence-tech company delivering software-driven unmanned systems

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Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Founded year: 2024
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 200–500
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Latest news about STARK Defence (STARK)

In short: STARK secured €500 million in funding and expanded its European presence through new contracts, strategic partnerships, and R&D hubs.

Company announcements

June 25 STARK

STARK raised €500 million for European defence

The funding will support R&D, electronic warfare, manufacturing, and talent, reinforcing Europe's industrial base.

April 29 STARK

STARK performs drone swarms in Bundeswehr exercise

STARK participated with Virtus loitering munition and Minerva software, integrating with Quantum Systems' drone for recce-strike operations. Tests demonstrate reliable performance toward 2027 scalability.

April 23 STARK

STARK announces strategic partnership with INLEAP Photonics

They integrate INLEAP's FASTLIGHT SHIELD laser into STARK's unmanned systems for C-UAS, accelerating market deployment for military and infrastructure.

March 12 STARK

STARK and Six Robotics sign MoU for recce-strike integration

The partnership integrates ISR drones and loitering munitions, shortening sensor-to-shooter loops in EW-contested environments. First phase trials succeeded.

Media coverage

July 14 Swindon Advertiser

Swindon drone maker STARK boss urges NATO to ramp up defence at summit

The CEO of a major drone manufacturing company which has a site in Swindon spoke at a NATO summit about the importance of boosting defence.

June 23 Yahoo News UK

German drone maker Stark raises 500 mn euros

German strike drone make Stark Defence said Tuesday it had raised 500 million euros ($570 million) in a fundraising round, as ...

June 8 Aviation Week

Stark Unveils Loitering Munition, Strike Quadcopter

The Cascade loitering munition has a range up to 100 km (62 mi.), with shorter range configurations of 40 km and 60 km also options...

May 1 BusinessMirror

Ukraine war exposes potential cracks in Europe’s hottest defense startup

The defense company Helsing was created for this moment. Three German entrepreneurs formed the business in 2021 with the belief that modern warfare demanded modern...

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