MISSION

Why STARK

solving the urgent need for a new Approach to security and deterrence

Recent conflicts, including Russia’s fullscale invasion of Ukraine, have exposed Europe’s defence and technological vulnerabilities. This has highlighted an urgent need for a new approach to security and defence.

STARK is a new kind of European defence company, ready to answer these challenges by developing cutting-edge solutions that bolster NATO’s technological edge.

Company

STARK was founded in 2024 and has locations across Europe, including in Berlin, Munich, and Kyiv.

We specialise in creating unmanned systems to equip the militaries of NATO Allies and key partners, like Ukraine.

Our Team

Our leadership team is drawn from a range of sectors including former leaders in NATO, Allied militaries, and emerging technology start-ups.

We are investing in the best talent our continent has to offer as we work to strengthen the European defence industry.

Values

STARK was born out of a mission to defend democracy

Our values define how we operate and the positive impact we intend to have on the NATO Alliance. We are committed to working only with NATO member states and their closest allies. We embrace the responsible use of technologies—especially AI and autonomy

Commitment to serving NATO and its closest allies

Commitment to responsible use of technology

We are committed to adhering to NATO’s Principles of Responsible Use for emerging and disruptive technologies. We believe that tools leveraging AI and autonomy must be trustworthy for our operators, leaders, and the public. To that end, we adopt a ‘Responsible by Design’ approach to ensure that all phases of our products’ lifecycle are fully aligned to NATO’s Principles.