Market2026-09-23

Tekever raised $580 million at a $6.4 billion valuation. It builds AI-powered surveillance drones. Its systems have logged over 50,000 flight hours in Ukraine since 2022. The UK Ministry of Defence selected Tekever for a £400 million program. University of California Investments and Baillie Gifford led the round. Funds will expand industrial and technological capabilities. Tekever plans strategic acquisitions. Europe’s defense-tech startups are raising larger rounds amid rearmament.

What it unlocks

Scaling AI-powered drone production and international expansion for Tekever.

  • $6.4 billion valuation
  • $580 million raised
  • 50,000 flight hours in Ukraine
  • £400 million UK MoD contract

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