Estonian Defense Tech Startup Vegvisir Secures Investment from Iron Wolf Capital for Command-and-Control Platform

Vegvisir, an Estonian defense tech startup, secured venture funding from Iron Wolf Capital to advance its command-and-control software for multi-domain military operations. The platform aims to unify manned and unmanned systems across ground, air, maritime, and sub-sea domains, addressing interoperability challenges in modern warfare.

Swiss Deeptech Startup Subatron Secures €162,000 to Advance Underwater Communication Technology

Swiss engineering startup Subatron has secured €162,000 from Venture Kick to develop a new underwater communication platform. The technology aims to improve real-time data transmission for underwater vehicles, divers, and monitoring systems by addressing limitations of conventional wireless systems. Funds will support market entry in Switzerland and Europe.

Sicilian Deeptech Startup Archimede Raises 1.5 Million Euros in Seed Round Led by Primo Capital

Archimede, a Sicilian deeptech startup, raised 1.5 million euros in a seed round led by Primo Capital. The company develops ArchMesh, a modular off-grid infrastructure management solution integrating predictive energy management, satellite connectivity, and low-code software. Funds will support scaling and international expansion.

German and Ukrainian robotics firms establish joint venture to scale UGV production for Ukrainian military

ARX Industries, a joint venture between ARX Robotics (Germany) and Roboneers (Ukraine), aims to scale production of Rys Pro UGVs for the Ukrainian military. The partnership combines industrial capacity with frontline deployment expertise to meet Ukraine’s 2026 target of 50,000 UGVs.