Lithuanian startup Unmanned Defense Systems makes military drones that have already seen combat use. The Vilnius company raised over €4.2 million after starting operations in 2022. The drone maker produces two main aircraft types. FORECASTER handles reconnaissance and intelligence gathering across battlefield zones. AVENGER 5 carries weapons for long-range precision attacks on enemy positions. According to a recent publication, UDS developed SwarmC2 software to control multip

London-based Roark Aerospace runs one of the largest worldwide drone detection and hyperspectral imaging networks. The defense company has raised roughly €57.6 million since its 2022 founding. According to a recent publication, Roark builds autonomous systems providing real-time battlefield awareness. The technology integrates sensors, counter-drone tools, and decision support into unified platforms deployable across land, air, and maritime operations. The product lineup incl

Riga-based Origin Robotics creates autonomous military systems for European forces and NATO partners. The defense startup has pulled in €8.5 million since its founding in 2022. Origin combines affordable hardware with sophisticated software to produce weapons that deploy quickly and adapt to changing battlefield conditions. The company prioritizes cost efficiency without sacrificing performance in its product design. According to a recent publication, BEAK represents Origin's

According to a recent publication, Military planners see 6G as the next evolution beyond current 5G networks. The technology promises faster speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity for edge computing applications that troops need in combat zones. Macklin spoke at Elastic's Public Sector Summit, an event produced by FedScoop. He explained that 6G introduces capabilities that many people don't fully understand yet. One experimental concept shows particular promise for milit