Top 42 Military startups in Ukraine

Sep 16, 2025 | By Bruce Makowsky

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Funding: €2.4M
Dropla Tec is advancing UXO Detection through Drone Innovation. At Dropla Tech ApS, we believe that sensor fusion and AI hold immense potential to transform the detection and removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO).
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Funding: $17.8M
Swarmer is an AI-based mission control center for coordinated drones.
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Funding: $6M
Griselda is a geospatial platform designed to increase situational awareness and improve decision-making in both military and humanitarian operations.
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Funding: $5M
Trypillian is a defense technology startup, develops combat technologies proven in real-world warfare, including deep strike systems.
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Fire Point produces and deep-strike drones FP-1 and jet-powered cruise missile Flamingo
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Funding: $2.7M
Bavovna.ai develops AI-powered navigation for aerial, surface and subsurface vehicles operating in GPS-compromised environments
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VYTACH is a technology company building advanced navigation systems and integrated software-hardware platforms.
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Funding: $1.4M
Huless is a manufacturing business that produces autonomous drones for military and civilian applications.
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Funding: $875K
Himera is a defense technology startup, manufactures EW-resistant military communication radio stations.
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Funding: $1M
At Buntar Aerospace, we develop complex solutions for UAV navigation and control in various environments.
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Skyeton develops a range of UAV solutions that enable 24/7 missions, perform operations in any weather and in extremely challenging environments.
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Funding: €600K
FarsightVision is a platform that connects drone pilots and footage consumers for analytics and situational awareness via 3D models.
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Funding: €600K
Deftak is a Ukrainian-Estonian defense technology startup specializing in the development of next-generation ammunition for drones. Deftak is developing a new type of weapon that integrates with any unmanned aerial vehicle platforms.
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Funding: $529.6K
Mantis Analytics is an AI-driven real-time information field monitoring platform. It collects information from media, social networks and other sources, analyzes it, and provides insights into who communicates what and how.
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Funding: $450K
A technology company developing AI powered acoustic systems.
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Funding: $298.7K
Frontline develops innovative solutions for the defense sector, including the Linza and Zoom drones and the Burya combat robotic systems.
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Funding: $150K
NORDA Dynamics is an autonomous UAV piloting system for carrying out missions in areas with limited connectivity.
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Funding: $125K
Drill is an exclusive educational app for responsible firearm use and first aid training.
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Fulltime Robotics is a cutting-edge robotics and laser technology company specializing in advanced solutions for the defense industry.
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Bitmedia Labs develops software for unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular autonomous drone swarm systems capable of independently performing complex combat missions.
Editor: Bruce Makowsky
Bruce Makowsky has covered military, cyber and IT news since 2009, with a focus on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations, acquisition programs and budgets. In particular he worked for Inside Defense. Bruce holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University. Bruce is also an award-winning photographer, renowned for his captivating images that have earned him numerous accolades and widespread recognition in the photography community. You can contact Bruce at makowsky(at)militarystartups(dot)com