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European physical AI lab building adaptive intelligence for unmanned systems and command and control platforms, with the Finnish Defence Forces as an early partner. Raised €100 million from Nokia and Finnish sovereign fund Tesi in 2025, chaired by Silo AI founder Peter Sarlin.
Founded 202511-50 employeesHelsinki, Finland3 open positionsWebsite
European physical AI lab building adaptive intelligence for unmanned systems and command and control platforms, with the Finnish Defence Forces as an early partner. Raised €100 million from Nokia and Finnish sovereign fund Tesi in 2025, chaired by Silo AI founder Peter Sarlin.
Founded 202511-50 employeesHelsinki, Finland3 open positionsWebsite
Builds physics simulation platforms that use machine learning to accelerate engineering design for aerospace and defence applications.
5 roles

Builds AI infrastructure that converts satellite and aerial imagery into 3D world models and operational intelligence for defence simulation, autonomous systems and disaster response.
4 roles

Designs and manufactures heavy-lift UAVs capable of carrying 30 to 60 kg payloads, built for logistics, emergency response and industrial operations.
1 role

Defence AI startup providing artificial intelligence solutions for military applications and strategic defence systems.
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