Arondite
UK-based AI software for autonomous defense systems and human-machine teaming.
Arondite builds the Cobalt platform, providing AI for autonomous defense systems and human-machine teaming. The company focuses on enabling autonomous decision-making at the tactical edge for military operators. Founded by CEO Will Blyth (ex-British Army officer, ex-Palantir UK defence strategy) and CTO Rob Underhill (ex-BAE Systems, ex-Garrison Technology). Arondite has raised over $12M in total funding.
Overview
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Founded
- 2021
- Employees
- 30
- Total funding
- $12M
- Stage
- Seed
- Status
- active
- Domains
- AI autonomy, Human-machine teaming, Tactical AI
- Website
- arondite.io
Founders2
Investors3
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Contracts2
- ContractProject RAPSTONE - 16 Air Assault Brigade Cobalt DeploymentUK MoD contract to deploy Arondite's Cobalt C2 platform with 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team.
- ContractBabcock ARMOR Force - Royal Navy Autonomy LayerPartnership with Babcock International to supply Arondite's Cobalt Operating System for the Royal Navy's ARMOR Force programme.
Programs0
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Frequently asked
- What does Arondite do?
- Arondite builds the Cobalt platform, providing AI for autonomous defense systems and human-machine teaming. The company focuses on enabling autonomous decision-making at the tactical edge for military operators. Founded by CEO Will Blyth (ex-British Army officer, ex-Palantir UK defence strategy) and CTO Rob Underhill (ex-BAE Systems, ex-Garrison Technology). Arondite has raised over $12M in total funding.
- Where is Arondite headquartered?
- Arondite is headquartered in London, UK and was founded in 2021.
- How much funding has Arondite raised?
- Arondite has raised $12M in disclosed funding.
- What does Arondite specialize in?
- Arondite works across AI autonomy, Human-machine teaming, Tactical AI.
- Does Arondite hold government contracts?
- Defense Tech Atlas links Arondite to 2 government contracts.
Sources & citations3
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Raised $12M total; builds Cobalt AI platform for autonomous defense
Dealroom: Arondite ProfileReported2026-06-01 - 2
Arondite was co-founded by CEO Will Blyth (ex-British Army officer, ex-Palantir) and CTO Rob Underhill (ex-BAE Systems, ex-Garrison Technology)
UKTN: AI defence startup from ex-Army officer raises £9mVerified2025-05-01 - 3
Arondite raised a $10M Seed round led by Index Ventures (May 2025), following an earlier undisclosed $2.25M pre-Seed led by Concept Ventures and Creator Fund, bringing total funding to over $12M
Tech Funding News: AI defence tech startup Arondite secures $12M to connect autonomous systems at scaleVerified2025-05-01