T3 Defense
About
About T3 Defense
T3 Defense is a publicly traded holding company that acquires and operates aerospace and defence businesses. Its strategy centres on specialised manufacturers and technology suppliers in unmanned systems, counter-drone equipment, advanced manufacturing, tactical robotics and AI, while acquired management teams continue day-to-day operations.
The portfolio includes a majority stake in Project35, an Israeli producer of heavy-lift multirotors, fixed-wing vertical-take-off aircraft, tactical FPV systems and counter-UAS equipment. Project35's HY-380 man-portable interceptor combines radio-frequency and optical AI tracking and completed initial live-fire trials in 2026. T3 provides capital and commercial support for production scaling and entry into additional defence programmes.
Financials
- DFNS - NASDAQ - USD
Team
- Menny Shalom - CEO - Leads T3 Defense Group as it acquires, develops and scales defense technology businesses.
- Morel Levi - Chief Financial Officer - Oversees financial strategy across the T3 Defense portfolio.
- Emil Blumer - Chief Business Officer - Leads growth strategy, dealflow and market positioning across the T3 Defense portfolio.
- Jordan Buchler - CEO, Manufacturing and Industrial Processing Division - Oversees portfolio operations and execution across T3 Defense industrial businesses.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-07-10 - Acquisition - T3 Defense acquires 60% stake in Project35
The consideration included T3 Defense shares plus a $1.25 million note, with a further $2.5 million investment obligation. Project35 develops cargo UAVs, fixed-wing VTOL aircraft, tactical FPV systems and counter-UAV platforms. The portfolio includes the HY-380 autonomous aerial interceptor, which had completed initial live-fire field trials.
Source - 2026-05-28 - Facility Opening - T3 Defense subsidiary Nimbus establishes Jerusalem UAV laboratory
The laboratory became Nimbus' operational hub for UAV modification, repair and assembly. Its scope includes payload and communications integration, testing, maintenance, refurbishment and upgrades. The facility supports defense, homeland-security, government and commercial UAV customers.
Source - 2026-02-17 - Acquisition - T3 Defense secures majority ownership of ITS Engineering
The transaction gave T3 Defense a 51% controlling stake plus an option to acquire the remainder. ITS designs and manufactures integrated electromechanical machines and production systems for defense and aerospace programs. ITS also owns Positech, which develops precision motion-control and stabilization systems for radar, sensors and mission payloads.
Source - 2026-02-16 - Acquisition - T3 Defense acquires 51% of I.T.S. Industrial Techno-Logic Solutions
On 16 February 2026, T3 Defense acquired 51% of ITS’s outstanding equity capital on a fully diluted basis, giving it control of the company at closing. The transaction includes a three-year option to acquire the remaining 49%, with the filing disclosing exercise prices of 25 million, 30 million or 35 million Israeli new shekels depending on the year of exercise. ITS provides design, development, production and manufacturing for integrated electromechanical machines and assembly lines, while its wholly owned Positech subsidiary makes motion-control systems for military and civilian use.
Source - 2026-02-11 - Acquisition - Nukkleus discloses completed acquisition of Nimbus Drones
The acquisition closed on 15 January 2026 and transferred full ownership of Nimbus. Consideration comprised 1.85 million restricted common shares and a $3.25 million convertible note. Nimbus added unmanned-aircraft systems, integration, maintenance and operational services to the group.
Source - 2026-02-09 - Org Change - Nukkleus becomes T3 Defense and begins trading under DFNS
The legal name and ticker changes took effect on 9 February 2026. The Nasdaq warrant ticker changed from NUKKW to DFNSW. The change preserved the same public registrant while formalising its defense-focused operating transition.
Source - 2026-01-13 - Acquisition - Nukkleus completes acquisition of Star 26 Capital
The transaction gave Nukkleus full ownership of Star 26. Star 26 brought holdings across defense manufacturing, computer vision, motion control and autonomous-system infrastructure. The acquisition formed a central part of the company's transition from financial technology into aerospace and defense.
Source
Relations
Relationships
- Project35
Acquired Company - T3 Defense acquired a 60% majority stake in Project35, adding Israeli UAV and counter-UAV platforms to its portfolio.
- I.T.S. Industrial Techno-Logic Solutions Ltd.
Majority Owned Subsidiary - T3 Defense acquired a 51% controlling stake in I.T.S. Industrial Techno-Logic Solutions Ltd. and an option to acquire the remainder.
- Nimbus Drones Technologies and Marketing Ltd.
Wholly Owned Subsidiary - T3 Defense acquired 100% of Nimbus Drones Technologies, adding professional UAV systems and services.