German companies are at the forefront of the battle, but they are not alone.
ekever, a Portuguese entity with offices in the UK, the US, and France, manufactures a variety of drones that are quickly tested in Ukraine. British startups are also redesigning the battlefield.
Kraken Technologies has two plants in the UK and, soon, a third in Hamburg, Germany. Its star product, K3 Scout, is an autonomous unmanned surface vehicle that can carry various weapon platforms onto the high seas.
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Defense Drone Startups Take Off
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has profoundly altered how Europe conceives of war.
Global Finance/AICEP
25/11/2025