Ukrainian defense technology company UFORCE has raised $700 million in a Series A funding round at a $6 billion valuation, marking a significant milestone for the battle-tested autonomous weapons developer [1]. The funding round was co-led by Valor Equity Partners and the U.K.'s National Wealth Fund, with participation from investors across Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia [1]. This represents a substantial increase from the company's previous $1 billion valuation achieved in March 2025 when it raised $50 million [1].
UFORCE CEO Oleg Rogynskyy told CNBC that the company's bookings have more than doubled over the past year from a base of several hundred million dollars, though he declined to disclose exact figures [1]. Rogynskyy stated that the company received offers at even higher valuations but selected this funding round based on investor quality, asserting that "in terms of valuation to bookings, valuation to revenue, this is actually not an aggressive valuation" [1]. The company develops unmanned aerial, maritime, and land systems along with AI software to coordinate them, with its NEMESIS drones having completed more than 300,000 combat flights and MAGURA naval vessels contributing to the destruction of more than a dozen Russian warships in the Black Sea [1].
The funding will be deployed to scale manufacturing in Ukraine and allied countries including the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East [1]. Rogynskyy noted that UFORCE had already manufactured ten times as many unmanned surface vessels as its typical competitors and was seeking to substantially increase manufacturing capacity [1]. The investment reflects broader investor confidence in defense technology, with startups across NATO and allied countries raising $27.1 billion through September, nearly double the total for all of 2025, according to an October report from Dealroom and Resilience Media [1]. Militaries globally are increasingly interested in learning from Ukraine's conflict, where relatively inexpensive drones have challenged traditional military equipment [1].
CONCLUSION
UFORCE's $700 million Series A funding at a $6 billion valuation demonstrates strong investor appetite for battle-tested autonomous defense systems, with the company's doubled bookings and proven combat performance justifying the valuation according to management. The funding surge reflects a broader trend of defense technology investment across NATO allies, positioning UFORCE to expand manufacturing capacity globally while supporting Ukraine's defense needs.