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Alta Ares

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Alta Ares develops AI-guided interceptor drone systems for air defense, combining edge-AI software with hardware effectors. The Pixel Lock guidance system processes optical, infrared, and multisensor data on-board to detect, track, and engage aerial and ground targets without cloud connectivity. Systems are deployed across three active conflict zones simultaneously and hold multi-million-euro signed contracts in Europe, Middle East, and Asia. The company signed MoUs with Airbus Defence and Space and MBDA for cooperative counter-drone development.

HeadquartersParis, FR
Founded2024
Defense funding$54M
Team51-200
Deployments1
Open roles28
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentDefense
StageSeed
FoundersHadrien Canter (CEO)
Regions servedEurope, Middle East, Asia
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinesecurity

Black Bird

  • Medium-range turbojet interceptor with 30 km radius targeting cruise missiles and glide bombs

    High-speed autonomous interceptor for advanced aerial threats

    Claim source
Machineamr

Cyclops

  • No specifications on file.
Machineamr

Gamma ISTAR

  • No specifications on file.
Machineamr

Pixel Lock

  • No specifications on file.
Machinesecurity

X-Lock

  • Short-range interceptor with 15 km radius targeting Shahed-136-type drone threats

    Hand-launched AI-guided counter-drone interceptor

    Claim source
DP

Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2025-10-30Ukrainian Armed Forces (via Tenebris partnership)military_fieldUANot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordAir Street CapitalCherry VenturesOTB VenturesHarpoon Ventures
HR

Hiring signal

Public job board · 2026-07-13

Open roles28

Hiring is an operating signal, not deployment evidence. Roles are refreshed from the company’s public careers system.

Fixed-Wing Test Pilot H/FHardware · ToulouseIngénieur Conception Electronique H/FHardware · ToulouseIngénieur Conception Mécanique H/FHardware · ToulouseMechanical Engineer (Test & Validation)Hardware · ToulouseMechatronics Engineer H/FHardware · ToulouseMRO & Operational Readiness Engineer (UAS Systems)Hardware · Paris / ToulouseSystems Engineer (Test & Validation)Hardware · ToulouseTechnicien Monteur-Câbleur H/FHardware · Toulouse
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-06-09Raised €50M led by Air Street Capital; announced deployment across three active conflict zonesAIN (Ukraine)
2025-03-01Received NATO innovation award for air defense systemsAlta Ares
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Source ledger

3 unique public sources

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Defense Tech startup Alta Ares raised €50M in fundingAIN (Ukraine) · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Alta Ares Raises €50M to Become a Leading European Player in Air DefenseAlta Ares (company blog) · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Alta Ares unveils interception system already operating in UkraineThe Defender · retrieved 2026-07-05