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Ukrainian Startup Secures €600K for Affordable Drone Ammunition

5/23/2025

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Deftak, a Ukrainian-Estonian startup, secured €600,000 from Darkstar to create high-precision drone ammunition.
Their technology transforms reconnaissance drones into effective strike UAVs, operational without GPS.
Deftak's system is combat-tested and significantly more affordable, costing up to 10 times less than traditional alternatives.
Darkstar focuses on linking defense startups with military requirements, having previously invested in similar projects.

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Deftak, a Ukrainian-Estonian startup, secured €600,000 from Darkstar to create high-precision drone ammunition.
Their technology transforms reconnaissance drones into effective strike UAVs, operational without GPS.
Deftak's system is combat-tested and significantly more affordable, costing up to 10 times less than traditional alternatives.
Darkstar focuses on linking defense startups with military requirements, having previously invested in similar projects.