Harmattan AI in the news

Morocco's National Defense Administration and Harmattan AI are jointly developing IRIFI, a sovereign autonomous deep-strike drone capable of long-range missions and independent navigation.

Morocco secured various agreements at the Marrakech Airshow 2026, fostering aviation, aerospace, and defense industry growth through international partnerships and local initiatives.

Harmattan AI introduces the IRIFI deep-strike drone with a 2,000 km range, autonomous navigation, and in-house development and manufacturing.

Harmattan AI Morocco secures deals for long-range strike systems and manufacturing, while other agreements focus on aerospace research, Safran production, and local sourcing in Morocco.

Harmattan AI demonstrated its Gobi interceptor drone for anti-drone technology with the US military at Yuma Proving Grounds.

The DGA has placed its initial firm order with Harmattan AI for 50 GOBI Zephyr interceptor drones, with delivery scheduled for next month, following a successful trial period that saw a rival Latvian firm's product rejected.

Valeo and Harmattan AI launched a drone engine production line for the military sector, signaling the automotive industry's pivot to a war economy.

The French Directorate General of Armament has chosen Harmattan AI's GOBI drone interceptor, with an initial delivery of 50 units expected next month after successful trials.

Dassault Aviation integrated artificial intelligence into a Rafale fighter jet for improved flight management, marking a significant advancement in French aviation.

Harmattan AI is set to potentially supply counter-UAS systems to Iraq following a Franco-Iraqi agreement, further expanding its Middle Eastern presence and product-focused AI defence offerings.

Harmattan AI is on the path to a C-UAS contract with Iraq following a Franco-Iraqi political agreement, further expanding its presence and investment in the Middle East.

Harmattan AI secured a contract to supply 110 Sonora drones to the British Army for training, following its rapid growth and significant domestic orders.

Harmattan AI is establishing industrial and logistics teams in Rabat, Morocco, to support the production of its autonomous systems for the Royal Armed Forces.

Harmattan AI is establishing a regional production hub in Rabat, Morocco, to oversee the manufacturing and scaling of its autonomous defense systems across Africa and the Middle East.

Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI successfully demonstrated collaborative electronic warfare, with a drone locating a radar for a Rafale jet strike, marking a new phase in aerial combat tactics.

Harmattan AI is a French company providing autonomous defense systems and has received multiple Programs of Record from the French and UK Ministries of Defence.

Louise Boucher, founder of Sisyphus Ventures, successfully invested in French defense startups Comand AI and Harmattan AI, the latter becoming France's first defense unicorn.

Harmattan AI is setting up a production hub in Rabat, Morocco, to industrialize military drones for the African and Middle Eastern markets, hiring a VP of Production to lead this expansion.

Harmattan AI, a French defense startup, achieved unicorn status by January 2026, securing large orders for its autonomous drones and electronic warfare systems from the French army and establishing international partnerships.

Harmattan AI, a French defense tech unicorn, is rapidly scaling its drone production, aiming for 10,000 units monthly by June 2026, with innovative designs and production methods.