Nordic Air Defense Obtains $3 Million in Funding
Nordic Air Defence, a Swedish defense technology startup, has raised $3 million to accelerate the development of its AI-powered counter-UAS systems. This round of funding, led by Inflection VC, follows a quiet €1.2 million raise in November 2024, bringing total known funding to over $4.4 million.
The company's core technology, the Kreuger 100, is a fully autonomous interceptor drone designed to neutralize hostile drones physically without the use of jamming or explosives. The Kreuger 100 is optimized for dense and contested airspace, making it ideal for airports, government zones, or combat environments.
Nordic Air Defence's vision is to secure Europe's skies and support NATO-aligned defense strategies. With the latest funds, the company will complete live testing of the Kreuger 100, expand the engineering team and field operations, form pilot programs with European defense agencies, and enhance AI-based target recognition and rapid launch tools.
As testing progresses and strategic partnerships form, Nordic Air Defence's impact could extend far beyond regional borders. The company operates near key EU defense procurement channels, potentially accelerating adoption.
In the Nordic region, there are signs of growing integration of autonomous drone assets in defense forces. Norway is enhancing autonomous drone use with Skydio’s X10D autonomous small UAS, equipped with onboard AI and ruggedized for harsh environments like the Arctic. Denmark is also upgrading its surveillance and drone capabilities, ordering MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones for Arctic missions.
These advancements point to a rapidly strengthening AI-enabled counter-UAS and autonomous drone defense posture in Northern Europe. The integration of AI-powered counter-UAS has the potential to transform Europe’s air defense landscape by providing clearer, faster, and more confident responses to hostile UAV incursions in Nordic and wider European airspace.
Other participants in the funding round included SNÖ Ventures and several defense-focused angel investors. The CEO of Flyeye.io, Jacob Stoner, a licensed commercial drone operator in Canada and a highly respected figure within the drone community, is also an investor in Nordic Air Defence.
Stoner's keen interest lies in the potential societal impact of drone technology advancements. He believes that companies like Nordic Air Defence are crucial in ensuring that these technologies are used responsibly and safely.
QuadSAT, Hadrian, Dronamics, Chariot Defense, and FlyGuys are also making headlines with their drone-related funding and investment news. With these developments, it seems that the future of drone technology is taking flight, not just in Sweden, but across Europe and beyond.
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[3] Norway enhances autonomous drone use with Skydio’s X10D. (2025, June 15). Retrieved from https://www.skydio.com/news/norway-enhances-autonomous-drone-use-with-skydios-x10d
[4] Denmark orders MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones for Arctic missions. (2025, May 20). Retrieved from https://www.generalatlantic.com/insights/danish-air-force-orders-mq-9b-skyguardian-drone-for-arctic-missions-general-atlantic-supports-growing-market-for-autonomous-aircraft-technology
- In line with the growing interest in AI-enabled counter-UAS systems and autonomous drone technology, Nordic Air Defence's latest investor, Jacob Stoner of Flyeye.io, emphasizes the importance of responsible and safe use of these technologies, considering their potential societal impact.
- With investments in companies like Nordic Air Defence, QuadSAT, Hadrian, Dronamics, Chariot Defense, and FlyGuys, Europe appears to be on the brink of a drone technology revolution, as seen in the recent launch of the AI-powered counter-drone system by AirMatrix and Robin Radar Systems.
