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Sonora
Sonora is Harmattan's autonomous UAS platform for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. It is designed for rapid training and deployment in multi-domain operations, with embedded AI that enables autonomous flight and mission execution with minimal reliance on connectivity. The system is modular and repairable, built for high-volume attritable use.
Sahara
Sahara is a synthetic aperture radar payload that provides all-weather, day-and-night imagery for battlefield situational awareness. It integrates with Harmattan's UAS platforms to give operators persistent surveillance and monitoring across contested operational areas. The SAR capability allows it to detect and track targets that optical sensors would miss in low-visibility conditions.
Gobi
Gobi is Harmattan's counter-UAS system, designed to detect and physically intercept hostile Group 1 and Group 2 drones. It uses computer vision and autonomous guidance to neutralise aerial threats at high speed without requiring a human in the loop for each intercept. Gobi weighs under 2 kg, reaches speeds of up to 250 km/h and has an operational range of 5 km.
About
Harmattan AI is a Paris-based defence technology company founded in April 2024 that designs, manufactures and deploys autonomous unmanned systems for modern warfare. The company builds its hardware and embedded AI software in-house, combining drone airframes, ISR payloads and counter-drone intercept systems under one roof.
Offices
Paris, FranceUnited KingdomGermanySwitzerlandUnited Arab EmiratesUnited StatesBacked by
Dassault AviationFirstMark CapitalAtlantic VCMotier VenturesTholus Capital
Customers & Partners
French Ministry of DefenceUK Ministry of DefenceDassault AviationSkyeton
Timeline
2026-01
Raised $200 million Series B led by Dassault Aviation at a $1.4 billion valuation, with a partnership to embed AI into Dassault's Rafale F5 and UCAS programmes.
2025-10
Announced strategic partnership with Skyeton to advance UAS capabilities in French and global markets.
2025-09
Secured second program of record from the UK Ministry of Defence for delivery of up to 3,000 autonomous systems.
2025-07
Awarded first program of record — a contract from a NATO government for AI-enabled autonomous drones, less than 15 months after founding.
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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2 Hardware & Systems2 Software & Data1 Operations
Products & Solutions
Sonora
Sonora is Harmattan's autonomous UAS platform for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. It is designed for rapid training and deployment in multi-domain operations, with embedded AI that enables autonomous flight and mission execution with minimal reliance on connectivity. The system is modular and repairable, built for high-volume attritable use.
Sahara
Sahara is a synthetic aperture radar payload that provides all-weather, day-and-night imagery for battlefield situational awareness. It integrates with Harmattan's UAS platforms to give operators persistent surveillance and monitoring across contested operational areas. The SAR capability allows it to detect and track targets that optical sensors would miss in low-visibility conditions.
Gobi
Gobi is Harmattan's counter-UAS system, designed to detect and physically intercept hostile Group 1 and Group 2 drones. It uses computer vision and autonomous guidance to neutralise aerial threats at high speed without requiring a human in the loop for each intercept. Gobi weighs under 2 kg, reaches speeds of up to 250 km/h and has an operational range of 5 km.
Open Positions (5)
2 Hardware & Systems2 Software & Data1 Operations
About
Harmattan AI is a Paris-based defence technology company founded in April 2024 that designs, manufactures and deploys autonomous unmanned systems for modern warfare. The company builds its hardware and embedded AI software in-house, combining drone airframes, ISR payloads and counter-drone intercept systems under one roof.
Offices
Paris, FranceUnited KingdomGermanySwitzerlandUnited Arab EmiratesUnited StatesBacked by
Dassault AviationFirstMark CapitalAtlantic VCMotier VenturesTholus Capital
Customers & Partners
French Ministry of DefenceUK Ministry of DefenceDassault AviationSkyeton
Timeline
2026-01
Raised $200 million Series B led by Dassault Aviation at a $1.4 billion valuation, with a partnership to embed AI into Dassault's Rafale F5 and UCAS programmes.
2025-10
Announced strategic partnership with Skyeton to advance UAS capabilities in French and global markets.
2025-09
Secured second program of record from the UK Ministry of Defence for delivery of up to 3,000 autonomous systems.
2025-07
Awarded first program of record — a contract from a NATO government for AI-enabled autonomous drones, less than 15 months after founding.
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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