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Gobi
A high-speed interceptor for very short-range air defence against Group 1 and 2 drones. It waits in an always-on state inside its launch box, then validates the engagement, works out the intercept solution and launches within seconds of authorisation. Onboard computer vision refines the impact point during terminal guidance, with no ground link needed. It cruises at 250 km/h, tops out at 350 km/h and strikes with more than 10,300 joules, neutralising a target roughly a minute after launch.
Gobi Tempest
A larger interceptor aimed at Group 2 and 3 aerial threats, carrying a mission-configured payload of up to 800 g for extended reach. It cruises at 215 km/h, reaches 310 km/h and covers 12 km, going from stored to airborne in five seconds. Onboard sensing and guidance refine the terminal engagement geometry without ground support.
Barkhan
An autonomous strike platform that runs its own reconnaissance of the operational area, validates hostile targets and executes the engagement, working alone or in a coordinated swarm. It carries 3 kg over a 20 km range with 25 minutes of flight time, and terminal guidance adjusts the attack geometry in flight against manoeuvring or defended targets. It navigates in GNSS-denied conditions and operates day or night.
Sahara
A synthetic aperture radar payload weighing under 3.5 kg that gives UAS operators imagery in any weather, day or night. It scans wide areas, compares successive radar passes to flag terrain changes, vehicle movement and new infrastructure, then processes the data onboard so operators receive usable intelligence rather than raw radar returns. Resolution reaches 0.25 m at 2 km and 1.2 m at 10 km, drawing under 65 W.
Sonora
A quadcopter under 1.8 kg for short-range reconnaissance and operator training, with an EO camera, a thermal camera and two-axis mechanical stabilisation. It flies for over 40 minutes, reaches 2 km and is ready for take-off in under a minute. In training mode it generates simulated threats and adapts enemy behaviour during the exercise, then produces after-action analysis. France's DGA has ordered 6,000 units across two contracts.
Kalahari
The command and control system for Harmattan's unmanned assets, giving commanders theatre-wide visibility, operators sector-scoped control and trainers a disconnected simulation mode inside the same environment. It ingests multi-source sensor data in real time, classifies tracks into a common operational picture and coordinates tasking across distributed systems. The architecture is API-driven and supports open defence standards including Asterix, Cursor on Target, Lattice and Sapient, deployed on-premise or hybrid edge-to-cloud.
About
Harmattan AI designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned systems covering air defence, precision strike, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and command and control. Founded in Paris in April 2024, it builds airframes, payloads and embedded AI software in-house and runs its own production line in the Paris region, which the company says can turn out 10,000 units a month.
Offices
Paris, FranceMoroccoSwitzerlandUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesBacked by
Dassault AviationFirstMark CapitalAtlantic VCMotier VenturesTholus Capital
Customers & Partners
French Ministry of the Armed Forces (DGA)UK Ministry of DefenceDassault AviationRoyal Armed Forces of MoroccoSkyeton
Timeline
2026-06
France's DGA renewed the Sonora program of record and increased the order fivefold to 5,000 additional units.
2026-01
Raised $200 million Series B led by Dassault Aviation at a $1.4 billion valuation, alongside a partnership to embed its AI into Dassault's Rafale F5 and combat drone programmes.
2025-09
Secured a second program of record from the UK Ministry of Defence for delivery of up to 3,000 autonomous systems.
2025-06
Signed a first program of record with France's DGA for the Sonora system and delivered 1,000 units within six months.
2025-03
Raised $30 million Series A led by FirstMark Capital, with participation from Atlantic VC and Tholus Capital.
2024-04
Founded in Paris by Mouad M'Ghari and co-founders including Edouard Rosset, Marc Grelet and Martin de Gourcuff.
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Products & Solutions
Gobi
A high-speed interceptor for very short-range air defence against Group 1 and 2 drones. It waits in an always-on state inside its launch box, then validates the engagement, works out the intercept solution and launches within seconds of authorisation. Onboard computer vision refines the impact point during terminal guidance, with no ground link needed. It cruises at 250 km/h, tops out at 350 km/h and strikes with more than 10,300 joules, neutralising a target roughly a minute after launch.
Gobi Tempest
A larger interceptor aimed at Group 2 and 3 aerial threats, carrying a mission-configured payload of up to 800 g for extended reach. It cruises at 215 km/h, reaches 310 km/h and covers 12 km, going from stored to airborne in five seconds. Onboard sensing and guidance refine the terminal engagement geometry without ground support.
Barkhan
An autonomous strike platform that runs its own reconnaissance of the operational area, validates hostile targets and executes the engagement, working alone or in a coordinated swarm. It carries 3 kg over a 20 km range with 25 minutes of flight time, and terminal guidance adjusts the attack geometry in flight against manoeuvring or defended targets. It navigates in GNSS-denied conditions and operates day or night.
Sahara
A synthetic aperture radar payload weighing under 3.5 kg that gives UAS operators imagery in any weather, day or night. It scans wide areas, compares successive radar passes to flag terrain changes, vehicle movement and new infrastructure, then processes the data onboard so operators receive usable intelligence rather than raw radar returns. Resolution reaches 0.25 m at 2 km and 1.2 m at 10 km, drawing under 65 W.
Sonora
A quadcopter under 1.8 kg for short-range reconnaissance and operator training, with an EO camera, a thermal camera and two-axis mechanical stabilisation. It flies for over 40 minutes, reaches 2 km and is ready for take-off in under a minute. In training mode it generates simulated threats and adapts enemy behaviour during the exercise, then produces after-action analysis. France's DGA has ordered 6,000 units across two contracts.
Kalahari
The command and control system for Harmattan's unmanned assets, giving commanders theatre-wide visibility, operators sector-scoped control and trainers a disconnected simulation mode inside the same environment. It ingests multi-source sensor data in real time, classifies tracks into a common operational picture and coordinates tasking across distributed systems. The architecture is API-driven and supports open defence standards including Asterix, Cursor on Target, Lattice and Sapient, deployed on-premise or hybrid edge-to-cloud.
Open Positions (10)
This company may have more openings listed on their website
About
Harmattan AI designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned systems covering air defence, precision strike, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and command and control. Founded in Paris in April 2024, it builds airframes, payloads and embedded AI software in-house and runs its own production line in the Paris region, which the company says can turn out 10,000 units a month.
Offices
Paris, FranceMoroccoSwitzerlandUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesBacked by
Dassault AviationFirstMark CapitalAtlantic VCMotier VenturesTholus Capital
Customers & Partners
French Ministry of the Armed Forces (DGA)UK Ministry of DefenceDassault AviationRoyal Armed Forces of MoroccoSkyeton
Timeline
2026-06
France's DGA renewed the Sonora program of record and increased the order fivefold to 5,000 additional units.
2026-01
Raised $200 million Series B led by Dassault Aviation at a $1.4 billion valuation, alongside a partnership to embed its AI into Dassault's Rafale F5 and combat drone programmes.
2025-09
Secured a second program of record from the UK Ministry of Defence for delivery of up to 3,000 autonomous systems.
2025-06
Signed a first program of record with France's DGA for the Sonora system and delivered 1,000 units within six months.
2025-03
Raised $30 million Series A led by FirstMark Capital, with participation from Atlantic VC and Tholus Capital.
2024-04
Founded in Paris by Mouad M'Ghari and co-founders including Edouard Rosset, Marc Grelet and Martin de Gourcuff.
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