UFORCE, a defence technology company with Ukrainian origins now headquartered in London, has announced a $700 million Series A financing round that values the company at $6 billion. The round was co-led by Valor Equity Partners and the UK National Wealth Fund, with participation from a consortium of additional investors including Menlo Ventures, Xantium, Hiro Capital, Shield Capital, Ballistic Ventures, Lakestar, and Squadra.
The funding marks a significant milestone for the autonomous defence systems developer at a time when European defence capabilities are under renewed scrutiny. UFORCE develops autonomous sea, land, and air platforms alongside AI-driven command-and-control software intended for military applications.
Production Expansion and Supply Chain Strengthening
The capital raised will be deployed across three primary strategic objectives. First, UFORCE plans to scale production of its autonomous systems specifically for Ukraine and allied military forces. Second, the company intends to expand and distribute manufacturing capacity across multiple regions including the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. Third, the investment will support efforts to strengthen sovereign supply chains for defence technology.
The move reflects growing international interest in autonomous defence solutions, particularly in response to current geopolitical tensions. The involvement of both the UK National Wealth Fund and the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF) among the investor consortium underscores the strategic backing the company has secured from government-aligned institutions.
Oleg Rogynskyy, Chief Executive Officer of UFORCE, commented on the funding: “Governments and the technology ecosystem need to come together to develop cost-effective, interoperable, and autonomous platforms that are ready to fight now, and can evolve to meet future needs. This investment will help us scale production for Ukraine and bring to allies solutions they can field, integrate and sustain at the speed of modern combat.”
European Defence Tech Momentum
UFORCE’s substantial Series A round reflects a broader acceleration in European defence technology investment. While much of the European startup ecosystem has traditionally focused on consumer-oriented sectors, recent geopolitical developments have catalysed increased capital flows into sovereign defence capabilities and military technology innovation.
The company’s London headquarters positions it within the United Kingdom’s growing defence tech cluster, which has benefited from regulatory frameworks supporting security-focused ventures and defence procurement modernisation efforts. The geographic spread of UFORCE’s investor base—spanning US, UK, and European firms—indicates how defence technology ventures are increasingly attracting cross-Atlantic investment attention.
The funding announcement comes as European nations continue evaluating domestic and allied technological capabilities in autonomous systems and artificial intelligence applications for defence purposes. UFORCE’s expansion plans suggest confidence among major institutional investors in the commercial viability of autonomous defence platforms among allied governments.