Alta Ares
Updated: August 27, 2026
The team
Country: France | Funding: €52M (+)
Founded: 2024
Website: https://altaares.com/
Alta Ares is developing counter-air defense autonomous systems. It is currently developing and manufacturing two classes of unmanned interceptors adapted to operate in both arctic and desert conditions. X-Lock - designed to counter threats such as the Shahed-136, has a short range (15 km). Black Bird - designed for high-speed targets, including X-101 cruise missiles and FAB-500 guided aerial bombs, has a medium range (30 km). The company’s products are simultaneously deployed in three active conflict zones.
Founded: 2024
Website: https://altaares.com/
Alta Ares is developing counter-air defense autonomous systems. It is currently developing and manufacturing two classes of unmanned interceptors adapted to operate in both arctic and desert conditions. X-Lock - designed to counter threats such as the Shahed-136, has a short range (15 km). Black Bird - designed for high-speed targets, including X-101 cruise missiles and FAB-500 guided aerial bombs, has a medium range (30 km). The company’s products are simultaneously deployed in three active conflict zones.
