Series B · Aerospace & Defense · Paris, France · Founded 2024 · 51–200 employees
Harmattan AI operates as a next-generation defense prime designing autonomous, AI-driven tactical systems including unmanned aerial vehicles for intelligence, strike, and air-defense missions. The Paris-based firm integrates multi-modal AI foundational models for mission orchestration and platform autonomy at the tactical edge. In January 2026, the startup secured a major $200 million Series B funding round led by Dassault Aviation, valuing the business at $1.4 billion. Headcount at the defense technology company has rapidly expanded to between 130 and 160 employees since its official launch in April 2024.