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Gallium Defense Raises €7.1M Seed to Build Counter-Drone Radar
Gallium Defense raised €7.1 million in seed financing announced November 2, 2026, co-led by Keen Venture Partners and 360 Capital.
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What happened
Gallium Defense raised €7.1 million in seed financing announced November 2, 2026, co-led by Keen Venture Partners and 360 Capital.
The company and market
The French defence startup is developing GDS-10 radar to detect small drones more affordably than some incumbent systems.
Financing, ownership and investors
The round includes Keen and 360 Capital with Omnes Capital and Polytechnique Ventures. Funding is aimed at engineering validation and industrial production.
Product, technology and operating milestones
Gallium's concept relies on radar software and hardware approaches adapted from telecom technologies. It targets detection out to 10km and potential early delivery in 2027.
Why this matters for venture capital
The commercial opportunity arises from military and civilian demand for counter-UAS infrastructure. Critical risks are field performance in cluttered environments, manufacturing quality and integration with counter-drone effectors.
What remains unverified
A reported €500,000 intended unit price is a target, not a signed procurement price. Detection-range claims and delivery schedules remain to be independently validated.
Key facts
- Company
- Gallium Defense
- Announcement date
- 2026-11-02
- Classification
- Startup venture financing
- Evidence
- Primary or dated specialist reporting, linked in VCT's source section
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