**Ukrainian Startup Deftak Receives €600,000 Investment for Revolutionary Drone Weapon**
In a significant boost to Ukraine’s defense industry, the Ukrainian-Estonian startup Deftak has secured €600,000 in investment from the European Defense Fund Darkstar. This funding will enable Deftak to further develop its cutting-edge drone weapon technology.
**Transforming Ukraine’s Defense Industry**
Ukraine’s defense industry has undergone a remarkable transformation since 2022, with its value surging from just €1 billion to €35 billion by May 2025. The country is now producing drones, munitions, and tactical systems, and leveraging arms exports to strengthen its integration into European and global security alliances. This integration is seen as one of the key security guarantees needed to bring an end to the war with Russia.
**Revolutionary Drone Technology**
Deftak’s advanced precision-guided munitions allow ordinary reconnaissance quadcopters to strike targets accurately, even in the most challenging conditions of modern combat such as GPS jamming and active electronic warfare. The technology has already been deployed on the battlefield by Ukraine’s Armed Forces, with proven effectiveness and a tenfold cost savings compared to traditional alternatives.
**Commentary from Darkstar**
Darkstar co-founder Ragnar Sass hailed Deftak as “an example of a startup providing critical battlefield advantage.” This investment will help scale production, strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities, and contribute to NATO’s technological edge. It’s worth noting that this is not the first time Darkstar has backed defense technology startups; they previously invested in Farsight Vision, which is developing 3D terrain maps for military operations.
**The Future of Military Tactics**
Deftak’s innovative drone weapon technology is a testament to the potential of wartime innovations born in Ukraine. This new tactical niche for strike drones, particularly hover-capable copters, has the potential to reshape the future of military tactics. As the world continues to grapple with the complexities of modern warfare, startups like Deftak are providing critical solutions that can make a real difference on the battlefield.
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