Two soldiers test a demonstrator in the Bundeswehr innovation laboratory in Erding
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Tytan Technologies aims to strengthen Europe’s airspace

The Munich-based startup Tytan Technologies is developing innovative drone defense systems together with Dedrone by Axon and the German Armed Forces. The goal is a networked, autonomous protective shield for Europe and NATO.

The Defencetech Tytan Technologies is driving the development of modern air defense systems. Together with Dedrone by Axon, the company is working on an end-to-end solution that can effectively detect, track, and defend against unmanned aerial vehicle threats.

Cooperation with Dedrone

The collaboration with Dedrone by Axon combines AI-powered sensor fusion with Tytan interceptor systems to create a software-based, scalable, and autonomous air defense network that can rapidly respond to airborne threats. Aaditya Devarakonda, CEO of Dedrone by Axon, explains:

“This alliance enables us to offer our customers a seamless CUAS platform that covers Group 1 to Group 3 threats.”

Tytan co-founder and CEO Balazs Nagy says:

"Together, Dedrone and Tytan are not only responding to new threats, but are also helping NATO and its partners build a network that will define the future of air defense."

Bundeswehr order for Tytan

In parallel, Tytan is developing a drone defense solution for Bundeswehr facilities together with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). The project is being supported by the Bundeswehr Innovation Laboratory in Erding. The goal is a system that protects critical infrastructure through a combination of sensors, effectors, and command and control components (C4 technologies).

The Startup The company is contributing its AI-supported interceptor drones, which have already been successfully tested under operational conditions at home and abroad. The development is intended to cost-effectively close a capability gap in the defense against unmanned threats. A system demonstration is planned for the coming months.

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