TEKEVER Timeline

Events

• 2026-09-23 - Funding - TEKEVER reaches first close of $580M Series D target - UC Investments and Baillie Gifford led; Merlyn Advisors joined existing investors Crescent Cove, Ventura Capital and Iberis Capital. TEKEVER plans to expand international operations, industrial and technology capacity, strategic acquisitions and AI-powered… - source: tekever.com
• 2026-09-22 - Partnership - TEKEVER signs autonomous-systems cooperation MoU with Threod Systems - The framework covers joint technology development and potential future programmes and markets. The companies intend to combine complementary expertise in uncrewed aircraft and sovereign European production. The collaboration covers potential manufacturing… - source: tekever.com
• 2026-09-16 - Contract Award - TEKEVER signs up-to-£400M British Army AR5 contract - The initial order covers six AR5 aircraft, with the programme potentially rising to 24 by 2029. AR5 manufacturing will be centred at TEKEVER’s new Swindon factory, supported by UK engineering and operational sites. The aircraft is intended to replace the… - source: tekever.com
• 2026-08-11 - Contract Award - TEKEVER signs Portuguese Air Force contract for two AR5 aircraft - The procurement includes a ground-control station, the ATLAS mission system and operator training so the Air Force can run the aircraft directly. The authorised programme value is up to €7,796,747.97 before VAT and is financed through Portugal’s Military… - source: eco.sapo.pt
• 2026-07-21 - Product Launch - TEKEVER unveils AR6 autonomous heavy-lift family - TEKEVER states a design target of carrying 200 kg over 500 km. Civil missions include logistics, offshore operations, medical support, search and rescue and disaster relief. Military concepts include casualty evacuation, forward logistics and crewed-uncrewed… - source: tekever.com
• 2026-06-18 - Deployment - TEKEVER AR3 selected for Alberta wildfire detection operations - Phoenix Heli-Flight will deploy TEKEVER AR3 aircraft to detect and monitor wildfire activity. The deployment combines long-endurance UAS, specialist sensors and Nova Maps real-time intelligence software. The contract extends a TEKEVER-Phoenix partnership… - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2026-06-12 - Partnership - TEKEVER and Sapient Perception plan 10K sensor tests on UAS - The MoU covers procurement and evaluation of Sapient Perception 10K camera systems on selected TEKEVER platforms. Planned work includes mechanical, electrical, software and data-interface assessment. The collaboration is expected to progress toward flight… - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2026-05-29 - Facility Opening - TEKEVER opens Estonia office ahead of Spring Storm 2026 - The local office supports TEKEVER engagement with Estonian defense stakeholders and Baltic partners. TEKEVER planned demonstrations and operational engagements during Estonia’s Spring Storm 2026 exercise. The expansion built on TEKEVER’s real-world… - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2026-05-26 - Partnership - TEKEVER and Inzpire partner on UAS operational readiness - Inzpire will act as preferred training and operational-readiness partner for TEKEVER-led opportunities. The agreement focuses on moving UAS customers from acquisition to mission-ready capability faster. The partnership combines TEKEVER autonomous platforms… - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2026-05-21 - Contract Award - UK MOD selects TEKEVER for Project NYX Apache wingman systems - Project NYX targets autonomous wingman systems for reconnaissance, target acquisition, electronic warfare and precision-strike support. TEKEVER will rapidly develop, test and demonstrate a UK-sovereign rotary platform paired with AI-enabled autonomy and… - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2026-05-18 - Facility Opening - TEKEVER opens North Carolina hub for US autonomous-systems support - The Fayetteville location will support technical coordination and daily engagement with US-based partners. TEKEVER positioned the hub near US defense innovation and operational user communities. The move marked TEKEVER’s official expansion into the United… - source: unmannedsystemstechnology.com
• 2026-03-26 - Capability - TEKEVER integrates Quadsat SpectraLoc EW payload on AR3 EVO - TEKEVER and Quadsat completed flight integration tests of the SpectraLoc payload aboard the AR3 EVO tactical UAS. The integration enables passive detection, identification, and geolocation of radar emitters without the aircraft broadcasting its own signal.… - source: quadsat.com
• 2025-11-04 - Demonstration - TEKEVER AR3 EVO flight-tests ARKEUS Warden hyperspectral radar - The campaign marked Warden's first flights in Europe. The tested configuration combined the modular AR3 EVO carrier with Warden's material-based hyperspectral identification. The companies reported real-time detection, classification and long-range tracking… - source: tekever.com
• 2025-09-10 - Product Launch - TEKEVER unveils battle-proven shipborne-capable AR3 EVO system - TEKEVER announced an AR3 EVO configuration positioned for shipborne operations, emphasizing deployment from vessels and confined maritime environments. The announcement frames the platform as battle-proven and suited to multi-mission maritime use cases… - source: tekever.com
• 2025-05-20 - Production Milestone - TEKEVER launches £400M UK OVERMATCH programme after crossing £1B valuation - TEKEVER said existing investors backed a new funding round valuing the company above £1B. The company announced a five-year £400M UK OVERMATCH programme expected to create more than 1,000 jobs. The programme includes expanded UK production of AR3 and AR5… - source: tekever.com
• 2025-05-06 - Funding - TEKEVER closes new round at valuation above £1B - Ventura Capital led the round, with Baillie Gifford, the NATO Innovation Fund, Iberis Capital and Crescent Cove participating. The financing accompanied a five-year £400 million UK investment plan spanning research, infrastructure and manufacturing. - source: tekever.com
• 2024-11-20 - Funding - TEKEVER raises EUR 70 million Series B led by Baillie Gifford and NATO Innovation Fund - TEKEVER raised EUR 70 million in a Series B funding round led by Baillie Gifford and backed by the NATO Innovation Fund. Other investors included NSSIF, Crescent Cove, Iberis Semper and Cedrus Capital. The capital supports product innovation… - source: nif.fund