Harmattan AI
French autonomous defense systems company building AI-native military platforms.
Harmattan AI develops autonomous defense systems including layered air-defense solutions, autonomous ISR and strike UAVs, electronic-warfare products, and C2 platforms. Founded in April 2024 in Paris, the company raised a $200M Series B in January 2026 led by Dassault Aviation at a $1.4B valuation. Harmattan AI delivers thousands of systems per month and has deployed its technology with multiple NATO and allied partners.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Founded
- 2024
- Employees
- 132
- Total funding
- $242M
- Valuation
- $1.4B (Series B, Jan 2026)
- Stage
- Series B
- Status
- active
- Domains
- Autonomous systems, AI defense, Air defense, Electronic warfare
- Website
- harmattan.ai
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Frequently asked
- What does Harmattan AI do?
- Harmattan AI develops autonomous defense systems including layered air-defense solutions, autonomous ISR and strike UAVs, electronic-warfare products, and C2 platforms. Founded in April 2024 in Paris, the company raised a $200M Series B in January 2026 led by Dassault Aviation at a $1.4B valuation. Harmattan AI delivers thousands of systems per month and has deployed its technology with multiple NATO and allied partners.
- Where is Harmattan AI headquartered?
- Harmattan AI is headquartered in Paris, France and was founded in 2024.
- How much funding has Harmattan AI raised?
- Harmattan AI has raised $242M in disclosed funding, at a most recent valuation of $1.4B (Series B, Jan 2026).
- What does Harmattan AI specialize in?
- Harmattan AI works across Autonomous systems, AI defense, Air defense, Electronic warfare.
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$200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation; strategic partnership for AI integration into combat aviation
Dassault Aviation: Harmattan AI's $200 million Series B led by Dassault AviationVerified2026-01-12 - 2
Paris-based French defense unicorn; founded April 2024; co-founders Mouad M'ghari, Martin de Gourcuff, Edouard Rosset
Grokipedia: Harmattan AI company profileReported2026-02-08 - 3
HQ Paris, France; 132 employees; $242M total funding
LinkedIn: Harmattan AI company pageReported2026-06-24 - 4
Valeo selected to develop and produce electric drone motors in France for Harmattan AI, starting early 2027
Defense News: France's drone production shifts from policy ambition to factory floorReported2026-08-05