{
  "id": 19717146,
  "title": "UFORCE Raises $700M at $6B Valuation to Expand Autonomous Defence Systems",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/uforce-raises-700m-at-6b-valuation-to-expand-autonomous-defence",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-12T22:15:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ventureburn",
    "slug": "ventureburn",
    "url": "https://ventureburn.com/uforce-raises-700m-autonomous-defence-systems/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UFORCE, a defense technology start-up founded in Ukraine, has secured $700 million in Series A funding, valuing the company at $6 billion. The investment round was co-led by Valor Equity Partners and the UK National Wealth Fund, with additional participation from Menlo Ventures, Xantium, Hiro Capital, Shield Capital, Ballistic Ventures, Lakestar, and Squadra. Existing investors also increased their stakes in the company.\n\nThe primary objective of the funds raised is to expand UFORCE's production capabilities across the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. The company aims to establish manufacturing facilities near key allied defense markets, enhance operations in partner countries, and facilitate the deployment of its autonomous systems worldwide.\n\nUFORCE specializes in the development of autonomous unmanned aerial, surface, and ground platforms, as well as AI software and command and control systems. The company's MAGURA surface craft vessels, NEMESIS aerial vehicles, LIUT ground robotic systems, and PREDATOR counter-drone systems have been deployed in over 100 Ukrainian military units. UFORCE's command-and-control software enables the synchronized operation of these platforms across various domains.\n\nThe company's CEO, Oleg Rogynskyy, emphasized that the investment would not only bolster production in Ukraine but also support defense initiatives in other allied nations. UFORCE plans to collaborate with partners, such as Recon Craft, to modernize existing industrial facilities for defense manufacturing. The investment will also enable the company to contribute to the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance and foster broader cooperation with NATO and its forces network.",
  "summary": "UFORCE Raises $700 Million in Series A Funding UFORCE, a defense tech start-up that was established in Ukraine, has garnered $700 million Series A investment. The round evaluates the startup The post UFORCE Raises $700M at $6B Valuation to Expand Autonomous Defence Systems appeared first on Ventureburn .",
  "key_points": [
    "UFORCE raises $700M in Series A funding at $6B valuation",
    "Investment led by Valor Equity Partners and UK National Wealth Fund",
    "Funds to expand production globally and support defense initiatives"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}