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Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition)

aerialproductionby Stark Defence

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

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition), a aerial by Stark Defence (production): 1 verified deployment on record. 3 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

Form Factor

aerial

Maturity

production

Data & sources

News coverage

1

Web sources

2

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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)

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Safety record

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

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Sources (3)

  1. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-23/sequoia-founders-fund-back-german-drone-startup-stark-at-3-5-billion-valuation
  2. https://www.tectonicdefense.com/stark-raises-e500m-at-e3-5b-valuation/
  3. https://thenextweb.com/news/stark-defence-500-million-sequoia-founders-fund-3-5-billion-valuation

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 48% 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 · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Medium confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

2
unclassified
Unclassified source
1
secondary-established-publication
Established publication

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

Methodology surface for Stark attack drone (kamikaze/loitering munition).