Robot model

Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition)

AI-powered attack and kamikaze (loitering munition) drone designed for European defence forces.

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Manufacturer: Stark Defence
Form factor: aerial
Maturity: production
Lifecycle: active
Deployments: 1
Website: stark-defence.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition), a aerial by Stark Defence (production): 1 verified deployment on record. 5 sources back the record.

Overview

AI-powered attack and kamikaze (loitering munition) drone designed for European defence forces. Selected by the Bundeswehr in Feb 2026 for the 45th Armoured Brigade in Lithuania (€269M contract).

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage: production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)
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Key facts

Virtus (company-stated)

Flagship software-defined one-way effector with eVTOL launch in under 10 minutes and a modular payload up to 5 kg.

Virtus performance (company-claimed)

Stated 800 mm reinforced armour penetration, range of 130 km or more, cruise above 120 km/h and a dive above 250 km/h.

Bundeswehr framework (company-stated, Feb 2026)

Agreement for several thousand Virtus systems within two years after qualification, approved by the Bundestag Budget Committee on 25 Feb 2026.

First deliveries (company-stated)

Deliveries to start in 2026 for Brigade 45 in Lithuania.

Data & sources

News coverage

Web sources

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition). Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (1)

Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) at Lithuaniaannounced
Stark Defence awarded EUR269M initial contract (framework up to EUR1B) to supply Virtus kamikaze drones to the Bundeswehr 45th Armoured Brigade stationed in Lithuania.

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2027
at Lithuania
Record createdJul 28, 2026
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Safety record

No incidents on record for Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition).

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Sources (5)

Common questions

What is Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition)?

AI-powered attack and kamikaze (loitering munition) drone designed for European defence forces. Selected by the Bundeswehr in Feb 2026 for the 45th Armoured Brigade in Lithuania (€269M contract).

How much does Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) cost?

Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition)'s price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) from Stark Defence. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

Is Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

Who makes Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition)?

Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) is made by Stark Defence, based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2024.

Where is Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) deployed?

1 verified deployment of Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Lithuania.

Can you buy Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition)?

Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.

What are alternatives to Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition)?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) include Wing Delivery Aircraft, Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Prime Air MK30.

How does Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) compare to Wing Delivery Aircraft?

Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) and Wing Delivery Aircraft (Wing · 35 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) a top aerial?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) ranks in roughly the top 40% of aerial models tracked by the registry.

What is Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition)'s maturity stage?

Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.

Is Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) safe?

Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition) has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Verified · 5 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-10

Verification posture

Verified

Medium confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-10-10

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

4: unclassified; Unclassified source
1: secondary-established-publication; Established publication

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.