Stark Defence is a technology-driven defence company founded in 2024, specialising in the development of unmanned systems across multiple domains. Its technical work spans loitering munitions, mission control software, and unmanned surface vessels. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with an additional presence in Swindon, United Kingdom.
The company's product portfolio includes the OWE-V Virtus, a loitering munition positioned as its flagship offering; Minerva, a mission control software platform; and Vanta, an unmanned surface vessel system. These systems have seen deployment in Ukraine against various ground and strategic targets, and Stark Defence has secured contracts from the German Bundeswehr and other NATO partners.
Stark Defence's engineering approach is shaped by direct engagement with end users. The company reports that its teams work closely with operators on the battlefield and test equipment in actual combat conditions, with an explicit focus on meeting real-world operational requirements. This operational feedback loop informs the development of its unmanned platforms and software.
