Nordic Air Defence Secures $3 Million to Accelerate Drone Defence Development and Expansion Across Europe

In a major boost to Europe's growing defense-tech sector, Swedish firm Nordic Air Defence (NAD) has raised $3 million in expanded pre-seed funding, pushing its total capital raised to $4.4 million. The funding round, led by venture capital firm Inflection, marks one of the largest early-stage investments in the European defense technology space to date.

This new capital injection will help NAD move into what it calls “Phase Two”, a phase focused on expanding operations, scaling production, and advancing its flagship product — the Kreuger 100, a dual-use drone interceptor platform aimed at protecting both civilian and military domains.

New Phase, New Team, New Momentum

To support this ambitious growth, NAD has restructured its board and welcomed several high-profile hires from defense and tech industry leaders such as Anduril, Teledyne FLIR, Einride, Insitu, and General Atomics. These appointments aim to inject world-class engineering and strategic expertise into NAD’s mission of developing sovereign European drone defense solutions.

Among the key additions:

• Nicholas Högasten, former Teledyne FLIR executive, joins as Head of Product, bringing over two decades of experience in imaging and sensing technologies.

• Dominic Surano, previously at Anduril and General Atomics, will lead Special Projects, focusing on next-generation aerial systems.

• Bianca Otake, an autonomous tech specialist from Einride, joins as Navigation Engineer, adding depth in AI-driven systems.

These hires reflect NAD’s vision of building a high-caliber team capable of responding rapidly to evolving aerial threats, including the increasing use of drones in both warfare and civilian airspace violations.

The Kreuger 100: A Smart Leap in Drone Defense

At the heart of NAD’s innovation is the Kreuger 100, a battery-powered, software-defined drone interceptor that replaces bulky, hardware-intensive systems with lightweight, scalable alternatives. It’s designed for high portability, quick deployment, and tenfold cost reduction, enabling mass production and broader field deployment.

Since its stealth debut in September 2024, the Kreuger 100 has drawn interest for its ability to be deployed in real-time drone defense, offering a smarter and more cost-effective approach than traditional anti-drone systems. NAD envisions expanding this platform to include land, sea, and underwater defense solutions in the future.

Driving Sovereignty in a Changing World

NAD CEO Karl Rosander emphasized the urgency of innovation in Europe’s defense ecosystem:

“What were once imagined as future conflicts are happening right now. There can be no complacency. Europe must create new industrial might and deliver defensive hardware at scale.”

The sentiment was echoed by Inflection Partner Jonatan Luther-Bergquist, who noted:

“We’re not just investing in a team — we’re investing in Europe’s future. Nordic Air Defence has captured the essence of European engineering and is poised to transform how we think about defense.”

Inflection’s decision to back NAD also reflects the growing importance of sovereign technology — the ability for nations to build and deploy critical defense systems independently, without relying on foreign tech from potentially adversarial states.

Streamlined Leadership for Rapid Scaling

NAD’s restructured board now includes co-founders Karl Rosander and Gustav Wiberg, Dr. Jonas Dromberg of Revalence Ventures, and Hampus Särnbratt from EQT Ventures. Former board members have stepped aside to allow the company to move faster and scale more aggressively, aligning with the momentum of Phase Two.

“We’ve entered a period of hypergrowth,” said Rosander. “And we must have the right leadership and team to move at startup speed while solving national security challenges.”

A New Chapter in European Defense Tech

Nordic Air Defence’s mission aligns with Europe’s urgent need to reinforce its defense autonomy, especially in a world marked by rising tensions and frequent unmanned aerial incursions. With a world-class team, serious investor backing, and a disruptive product already in play, NAD is well-positioned to become a key player in modern drone defense.

This $3 million milestone doesn’t just support a company — it underlines a growing movement to ensure that Europe stays ahead in the race to secure its skies.