Paris-based defence technology firm Harmattan AI announced that Dassault Aviation is leading its $200 million Series B funding round.

“Harmattan AI has been awarded multiple Programs of Record by the French and UK Ministries of Defence for its autonomous systems portfolio and is now scaling globally in response to growing demand,” said Dassault Aviation.

“The proceeds from this investment round will be used to expand the deployment of AI-enabled missions across new operational theaters, extend Harmattan AI’s product offering into new domains and scale industrial manufacturing of its ISR, drone interception, and electronic warfare platforms.”

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, said: “Dassault Aviation has always placed technological excellence and sovereignty at the heart of its values. This partnership with Harmattan AI reflects our commitment to integrating high-value autonomy into the next generation of combat air systems.

“By joining forces with a fast-moving and innovative company, we reinforce our ability to deliver the advanced capabilities required by our armed forces in the decades ahead.”

Mouad M’Ghari, CEO and Co-Founder of Harmattan AI, said: “This partnership with Dassault Aviation marks a decisive step in the emergence of a new generation of autonomous defense systems.

“Dassault Aviation’s trust and leadership accelerate our mission: delivering scalable, sovereign AI capabilities to allied forces. By combining frontier AI with world-class military aviation expertise, we are shaping the future of collaborative air combat.”