The Portuguese company TEKEVER is expanding its presence in Ukraine by opening an official representative office and forming an engineering team for the development of unmanned aerial systems. Previously, the company successfully collaborated with Ukrainian military forces, providing them with reconnaissance and surveillance drones.
TEKEVER, one of Europe’s leading developers of unmanned aerial systems, has been known for its work in Ukraine since 2022. Their main drone, the AR3, has completed over 10,000 hours of flight in combat conditions, demonstrating its effectiveness in reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. To continue and deepen its activities in Ukraine, the company has opened an official representative office and started forming a full-fledged local engineering team. This decision is part of TEKEVER’s strategic plan to expand support to Ukraine’s military efforts amid conflict.
In May 2025, TEKEVER secured a new round of investments, achieving a valuation of over £1 billion, making it a new European unicorn in the defense technology sector. TEKEVER’s success on the international stage is also due to its presence in the United Kingdom, where the company cooperates with the Ministry of Defence and provides its systems through the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU).
| Year | Key Events |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Start of cooperation with Ukrainian military |
| 2025 | Investment attracted, valued at £1 billion |
Experts emphasize that this move will significantly enhance Ukraine’s ability to gain a technological edge in modern military conflicts. The enhanced partnership with TEKEVER could also contribute to the development of local engineering expertise and the integration of advanced technologies into national defense strategies.
