Harmattan AI & Skyeton Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance UAS Capabilities in French and Global Markets
Strengthening allies’ defense edge
The next-generation defense prime Harmattan AI and the Ukrainian-born aviation production holding Skyeton announced a strategic partnership focused on integrating Harmattan AI’s advanced military sensor technology with Skyeton’s flagship Raybird UAS. This collaboration is designed to accelerate Raybird’s adoption in global markets, by integrating key technological know-how between the French and Ukrainian defense industries.
The partnership builds on Skyeton’s nearly two decades of engineering expertise in unmanned aviation and Harmattan AI’s proven approach to autonomous and scalable intelligent robotics’ systems. By combining Skyeton’s battle-proven Raybird platform, already operational with over 350,000 combat flight hours and widely adopted by Ukrainian defense forces, with Harmattan AI’s technology, industrialization expertise, and European assembly capacity, the two companies will deliver AI-powered capabilities across mission-critical operations.
Pavlo Shevchuk, International CEO of Skyeton: “This collaboration demonstrates our commitment to working hand-in-hand with trusted allies to address today’s security challenges. By joining forces with Harmattan AI, we are reinforcing Europe’s defense capabilities and accelerating the Raybird’s adoption in key NATO markets such as France.”
Mouad M’Ghari, CEO & Co-Founder at Harmattan AI: “This partnership reflects our mission to equip our allies with scalable and autonomous capabilities. By combining Harmattan AI's unique portfolio of sensors with Skyeton’s battle-proven Raybird UAS, we are giving armed forces the ability to deploy intelligence where and when it matters most. Together we are reinforcing the strength of NATO forces and contributing to the security of Europe.”
With its long-endurance performance and proven versatility, the Raybird UAS has earned recognition for applications ranging from deep reconnaissance missions to border monitoring and disaster response. The integration of Harmattan AI’s technology will further enhance the platform’s adaptability and mission-readiness, offering governments and allied forces a reliable, scalable solution for modern defense challenges.
This strategic step also highlights a shared commitment to strengthening defense cooperation in Europe. With France as a critical NATO ally, Skyeton and Harmattan AI aim to support collective security efforts and foster innovation in unmanned systems deployment.
About Harmattan AI
Founded in April 2024, Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime developing autonomous, scalable, and attritable defense systems. With deep expertise in AI, military-grade engineering, and modern defense operations, the company delivers mission-ready solutions that meet the real-world needs of warfighters. Harmattan AI’s technologies are designed to equip liberal democracies and allies for the conflicts ahead, combining speed, precision, and adaptability from concept to deployment.
About Skyeton
Skyeton is a Ukrainian-born, leading manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with a long history in aviation development. The company’s flagship Raybird offers a comprehensive UAS solution for commercial and military applications, including a ground control system, catapult launch system, antenna, and customizable payloads. It guarantees unmatched 28+ hours endurance.