Deftak, a defense-focused startup with roots in both Ukraine and Estonia, has secured a €600,000 investment from DarkStar Fund, as part of its mission to expand and scale its battlefield innovation technologies.

According to The Defender, the funding will be used to enhance Deftak’s operational capabilities and further develop its portfolio of dual-use defense solutions, which include battlefield electronics and situational awareness systems tailored for front-line use.

The Odessa Journal highlighted that Deftak has emerged as a promising player in Ukraine’s growing defense tech sector, with particular focus on solutions designed for real-time threat detection and rapid deployment in contested environments.

The funding round, as reported by AIN.UA, reflects increasing investor interest in defense technology startups originating from the region, particularly those supporting Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to modernize its military capabilities amid continued conflict.

The co-founders of Deftak noted that this investment not only provides essential capital but also strategic support from DarkStar, helping the startup to refine its technology and access broader markets. With this boost, Deftak plans to accelerate the development and deployment of its systems for military and security applications, reinforcing Ukraine’s domestic innovation ecosystem in the defense space.