Berlin, 4 February 2026
The European defence tech company STARK has signed another contract for the delivery of its loitering munition system to the armed forces of a NATO country. The adoption of its unmanned system marks STARK's entry into a new European market and cements its position as a pan-European leader in unmanned systems.
Following the contract signing in early February, the first tranche of systems is expected to be delivered in the same month. This rapid deployment demonstrates STARK's ability to deliver highly effective unmanned systems in short timeframes and respond to urgent operational needs. The delivery of all systems will be completed by the end of August.
"Our ambition is to become a long-term trusted partner for allied armed forces. In light of the current security landscape, speed, reliability and a deep understanding of operational realities are crucial. The contract award is a clear sign of confidence in our technology and our ability to turn operational demands into capabilities quickly," said Jan-Patrick Helmsen, Chief Sales Officer at STARK.
The contract comes just one week after STARK announced the opening of a new office in Stockholm, Sweden. The new location makes STARK the first German defence-tech company to establish a presence in Sweden, and underlines its strategic expansion into Northern Europe. This expansion builds on established partnerships with the armed forces of Germany, Ukraine and the UK, where STARK is expanding its production capacity.
