Nordic Air Defence
Swedish counter-drone startup building the Kreuger 100, a low-cost AI/infrared-guided anti-drone interceptor missile aimed at giving Europe supply-chain-independent counter-drone capability.
Nordic Air Defence is a Stockholm-based counter-UAS company founded in 2023 by Karl Rosander (CEO), Oskar Heiwe, and Gustav Wiberg. Its flagship product, the Kreuger 100, is a low-cost AI-and-infrared-guided interceptor missile intended to counter the growing threat of hostile drones without dependence on non-European supply chains.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Founded
- 2023
- Employees
- ~24
- Total funding
- ~$4.3M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed
- Status
- active
- Domains
- Counter-drone / C-UAS, Defense hardware, AI/sensor fusion
- Website
- www.nordicairdefence.com/
Founders4
- FounderKarl RosanderCo-founder, CEO, and Chairman of Nordic Air Defence, the maker of the Kreuger 100 counter-drone interceptor. Previously founder and Business Director at Society 46, Stockholm.
- FounderOskar HeiweCo-founder and industrial designer at Nordic Air Defence. Holds a Master's in Industrial Design from Designskolen Kolding (2016-2018); previously worked at Katla Aero and StudioLangur.
- FounderGustav WibergCo-founder of Nordic Air Defence; also co-founder and chair of Katla Aero. Holds a Bachelor's in Industrial Design from Konstfack (2011-2014); prior roles at Form us With Love, Rooster Films, and Navtech Inc.
- FounderRudolf NordströmCo-founder of Nordic Air Defence alongside Karl Rosander, Oskar Heiwe, and Gustav Wiberg. No independent biographical detail beyond this is currently available.
Investors2
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| Holder | Instrument | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred (Pre-Seed, Lead) | ~100.0% |
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Frequently asked
- What does Nordic Air Defence do?
- Nordic Air Defence is a Stockholm-based counter-UAS company founded in 2023 by Karl Rosander (CEO), Oskar Heiwe, and Gustav Wiberg. Its flagship product, the Kreuger 100, is a low-cost AI-and-infrared-guided interceptor missile intended to counter the growing threat of hostile drones without dependence on non-European supply chains.
- Where is Nordic Air Defence headquartered?
- Nordic Air Defence is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and was founded in 2023.
- How much funding has Nordic Air Defence raised?
- Nordic Air Defence has raised ~$4.3M in disclosed funding.
- What does Nordic Air Defence specialize in?
- Nordic Air Defence works across Counter-drone / C-UAS, Defense hardware, AI/sensor fusion.
Sources & citations5
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Nordic Air Defence secured €1.2 million to advance their drone defence solutions, led by Norway's SNÖ Ventures
EU-Startups: Stockholm-based Nordic Air Defence secures €1.2 million to advance their drone defence solutionsVerified2024-11-01 - 2
Swedish startup secured $3M pre-seed to scale European drone defence technology
ArcticStartup: Nordic Air Defence raises $3M pre-seedVerified2025-07-01 - 3
Nordic Air Defence AB has 24 total employees per Swedish company registry (Bolagsverket) data
North Data: Nordic Air Defence AB, Solna, Sweden — company profileVerified2026-08-02 - 4
Nordic Air Defence secures $3M pre-seed led by Inflection to scale European drone defence technology
Tech.eu: Inflection leads $3M investment in Nordic Air Defence's anti-drone platformVerified2025-07-03 - 5
Nordic Air Defence signs a Letter of Intent with Poland's WB Group and Tantalit for counter-UAS cooperation on the K100XR interceptor, including plans for a Polish office/assembly
The Defense Post: Nordic Air Defence expands into Poland and signs counter-drone partnership with WB Group and TantalitVerified2026-03-18