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TEKEVER
Pan-European developer of AI-based autonomous unmanned aircraft and mission systems for defence and security.
Lisbon, PortugalAerial Drones systems
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About TEKEVER
TEKEVER is a European technology company with roots in Portugal and a significant presence in the United Kingdom. It develops autonomous unmanned aircraft systems with a strong focus on AI, software and mission systems for defence and security users.
The company offers end-to-end capabilities, from the aircraft to the data processing, for demanding operational environments.
In the news6 stories
Reconnaissance drones for US Special Operations Command: Tekever reports completion
Validation and acceptance tests are complete, and Tekever's reconnaissance drones are now in service with USSOCOM. The Lisbon-based manufacturer does not name the quantity, model or contract value – much points to the AR3.
Reconnaissance drone AR5: British Army orders from Tekever for up to £400 million
Under Project CORVUS, the British Army is acquiring the AR5 from Portuguese manufacturer Tekever. The contract for the reconnaissance drone is worth up to £400 million; production will mainly take place in Swindon, and introduction is to begin in 2026.
Drone manufacturer Tekever opens subsidiary in Munich – Bundeswehr tests first drone
Munich becomes the home of Tekever Germany. At the same time, the Bundeswehr is evaluating a system from the Portuguese drone manufacturer – a heavy-lift drone for autonomous logistics and support tasks.
Unmanned aircraft systems: Tekever acquires Flowcopter and its hydraulic propulsion
With the Edinburgh-based engineering company Flowcopter, Tekever secures a propulsion technology intended to let unmanned aircraft systems carry heavier loads and fly further. The two are already working together on a new family of systems.
Portuguese Air Force receives Tekever AR5 with ground station and training
In unmanned systems news, the Tekever AR5 is to be handed over to the Portuguese Air Force as early as September. Besides the platforms, the contract covers the ground control station, the ATLAS mission system and operator training – for maritime surveillance, wildfire fighting and coastal security.
Tekever presents the AR6 heavy-lift drone family for civil and military missions
Unmanned systems news: 200 kilograms over 500 kilometres – with the AR6, Tekever is extending its autonomous portfolio to heavy-lift drones. The family is developed and built in the United Kingdom, with production in Swindon due to start by the end of 2026.