Stark Defence
[ACTIVE]Drones · HQ: Berlin, Germany · Est. 2024 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Stark Defence: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $1.1B raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Stark Defence is a Berlin-based defense startup building AI-powered attack and kamikaze drones (loitering munitions) for European militaries. Produces the Stark attack drone — a mass-producible loitering munition designed for Rapid deployment. Focus on affordable, scalable autonomous munitions for European defense.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Well-capitalized with $1.1B raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Stark Defence.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO and Co-founder
Co-founder
Co-founder and CTO
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · Quantum Systems · Quantum Systems
cofounder
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Stark Defence?
Stark Defence is a Berlin-based defense startup building AI-powered attack and kamikaze drones (loitering munitions) for European militaries. Produces the Stark attack drone — a mass-producible loitering munition designed for Rapid deployment. Focus on affordable, scalable autonomous munitions for European defense.
What does Stark Defence make?
Stark Defence has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) (Stark Defence builds physical robots).
Who competes with Stark Defence?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Stark Defence building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Stark Defence?
Uwe Horstmann is the ceo of Stark Defence, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Stark Defence headquartered?
Stark Defence is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
How much funding has Stark Defence raised?
Stark Defence has raised approximately $1.1B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Stark Defence operate robots?
Stark Defence operates 1 verified deployment, including at Lithuania.
How many robots has Stark Defence deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Stark Defence deployment on record at sites including Lithuania. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Stark Defence a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Stark Defence ranks in roughly the top 17% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Stark Defence founded?
Stark Defence was founded in 2024.
Is Stark Defence safe?
Stark Defence has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.