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January 12, 2026

Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn

French defense tech company Harmattan AI is now valued at $1.4 billion after raising a $200 million Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, which is best known for making the Rafale fighter jet.

Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn

TL;DR

  • Harmattan AI, founded in 2024, is now valued at $1.4 billion after a $200 million Series B funding round.
  • The funding was led by Dassault Aviation, a major French defense company.
  • Harmattan AI develops autonomy and mission-system software for defense aircraft.
  • The company partnered with Dassault Aviation to develop AI capabilities for future aircraft and drones.
  • The funding will support expansion into new domains and scaling of manufacturing for drone interception and electronic warfare.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron praised the announcement for boosting strategic autonomy and technological superiority.
  • Harmattan AI aims to empower armed forces of liberal democracies and their allies.
  • The company is expanding its U.S. team and will exhibit at the World Defense Show in Riyadh.
  • Harmattan AI previously secured a multi-million dollar contract from a NATO government for AI-enabled small drones.
  • The company has raised a total of $42 million to date, including seed and Series A rounds.

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