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Erik Prince's Swarmer Targets Global Defense Investment Amid Ukraine Surge

2/22/2026

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Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, is Swarmer's non-executive chair.
SEC documents confirm Prince's involvement in promoting Swarmer.
Swarmer has conducted more than 100,000 missions in Ukraine since April 2024.
The company aims to attract investment from global defense forces, including NATO allies.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Ukraine has 450 drone companies, with Swarmer among the top-tier firms, and he emphasized 2026 as pivotal for drone investment.

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Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, is Swarmer's non-executive chair.
SEC documents confirm Prince's involvement in promoting Swarmer.
Swarmer has conducted more than 100,000 missions in Ukraine since April 2024.
The company aims to attract investment from global defense forces, including NATO allies.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Ukraine has 450 drone companies, with Swarmer among the top-tier firms, and he emphasized 2026 as pivotal for drone investment.