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Estonian defence startup developing weapons systems for unmanned and autonomous platforms. Founded in 2025 and backed by Darkstar Ventures, with co-founder Lt Col Sten Allik bringing expertise in emerging military technologies from the Estonian Defence Forces.
Founded 20251-10 employeesTallinn, Estonia0 open positionsWebsite
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Estonian defence startup developing weapons systems for unmanned and autonomous platforms. Founded in 2025 and backed by Darkstar Ventures, with co-founder Lt Col Sten Allik bringing expertise in emerging military technologies from the Estonian Defence Forces.
Founded 20251-10 employeesTallinn, Estonia0 open positionsWebsite
Tempterno Defence doesn't have any open positions at the moment.

Designs and manufactures heavy-lift UAVs capable of carrying 30 to 60 kg payloads, built for logistics, emergency response and industrial operations.
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Verona company developing edge-AI hardware and software for defence and autonomous systems. Products include the Hephaestus processor for AI inference and training and the Eagle software stack, built without third-party components for European technological sovereignty.
Portuguese UAS manufacturer producing fixed-wing and multicopter drones, loitering munitions and autopilots since 2005. Supplies the Portuguese Air Force and Portuguese Navy with its ELANUS loitering system, UXpilot autopilot and G2000B ruggedized ground control stations.

Scottish UAS specialist that designs, manufactures and trains on drone and counter-drone systems, most recently launching the HAMMER fixed-wing attack drone with Aero Solutions for UK and allied forces. Operates a manufacturing and test facility in Haddington, East Lothian.
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