US EditionDassault Aviation Invests in French Defence Ai Unicorn Harmattan
Dassault leads $200 million round valuing Harmattan AI at $1.4 billion to develop sovereign AI for next-gen European air combat drones and fighter jets.
- On Jan 12, Dassault Aviation led a $200 million Series B in Harmattan AI in Paris, pairing funding with a strategic partnership to embed AI into next-generation Rafale jets and drones.
- Europe's defence firms are racing to deploy AI amid the Russia threat, while widespread drone use in Ukraine accelerates demand for autonomy in NATO and allies.
- Since its launch in 2024, Harmattan AI has over 130 employees, raised $42 million prior funding, and secured orders for 3,000 and 1,000 autonomous drones.
- French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the partnership as boosting strategic autonomy and technological superiority, while Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, said it reinforces advanced autonomy delivery for French armed forces.
- The funding will scale Harmattan's manufacturing for ISR, interception and electronic warfare platforms, expand its U.S. team and exhibit at the World Defense Show in Riyadh next month.
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The start-up Harmattan AI raised $200 million, via Dassault Aviation, to reach a value of $1.4 billion. France holds its first " unicorn" in the defence sector. Emmanuel Macron praised this "excellent news".
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Rafale maker Dassault Aviation invests $200 million in Harmattan AI to develop AI-powered combat systems
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