Harmattan AI Raises $200M Series B Led by Dassault Aviation, Becomes Defense Unicorn

Harmattan AI Raises $200M Series B Led by Dassault Aviation, Becomes Defense Unicorn

Harmattan AI Raises $200M, Becomes Defense Unicorn In a move that signals Europe’s growing ambition in AI-powered defense, French startup Harmattan AI has secured $200 million in Series B funding—propelling it to unicorn status with a $1.4 billion valuation. Led by aerospace giant Dassault Aviation, the investment marks a strategic pivot toward sovereign, scalable AI systems for next-gen combat aircraft and drones. For readers searching “who funded Harmattan AI” or “what is Harmattan AI building,” the answer is clear: autonomous mission software designed to keep European militaries ahead in an era defined by drone warfare and digital battlefield dominance. Credit: Photo by THIBAUD MORITZ/AFP via Getty Images From Startup to Sovereign Defense Partner Founded just two years ago in 2024, Harmattan AI has moved at breakneck speed. Initially dubbed “Europe’s answer to Anduril,” the company once positioned itself as a disruptor aiming to bypass traditional defense primes. But today, its strateg…