Harmattan AI Raises $200M Series B: Dassault Aviation Backs the 'European Anduril'
French startup Harmattan AI has reached a $1.4B valuation after a $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation. The partnership aims to integrate AI into Rafale fighter jets.
A $1.4 billion unicorn is taking flight with the backing of a fighter jet legend. French defense tech firm Harmattan AI has secured $200 million in Series B funding led by Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of the iconic Rafale fighter jet.
Harmattan AI's Shift from Challenger to Strategic Partner
Founded in 2024, Harmattan AI once aimed to overtake established defense primes. However, it's now embracing a partnership model. According to a company press release, the firm will help Dassault Aviation develop embedded AI capabilities for future generations of Rafale jets and autonomous drones, focusing on sovereign and scalable implementations.
NATO's Wake-up Call and Global Ambitions
The massive role of drones in recent conflicts has been a wake-up call for NATO armies. Harmattan AI is capitalizing on this momentum, scaling its product offering into drone interception, electronic warfare, and ISR. While praised by French President Emmanuel Macron for bolstering strategic autonomy, the company is looking beyond Europe, with plans to exhibit at the World Defense Show in Riyadh and expanding its presence in the U.S. market.
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