Swarmer, Inc has today (21 August) announced a strategic partnership with and equity investment in startup Vectus Air Defense Systems. Swarmer will work closely with Vectus on the development of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) capabilities, including drone interceptor swarming technology.
Vectus Air Defense Systems will design, integrate and operate complete layered air defence systems under multi-year contractual agreements, encompassing system architecture, equipment, personnel, operations, management and maintenance. The company will integrate battle-tested technologies from the United States, Ukraine, Israel and other allied nations, combining detection and tracking with a layered C-UAS architecture incorporating detection, electronic warfare, drone interceptors and large-calibre cannons.
Swarmer has headquarters in Austin, Texas, United States and maintains operations and teams in Ukraine, Poland and Estonia. Its drone control technology was first deployed in Ukraine in 2024.
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