Gallium Defence Raises €7.1 Million for Drone Detection Radar

Nov 2, 2026
Paris startup Gallium Defence has emerged from stealth with €7.1 million in seed funding to expand production of its GDS-10 drone detection radar.

Paris based Gallium Defence has emerged from stealth with €7.1 million in seed funding, according to EU Startups. Keen Venture Partners and 360 Capital led the round, with participation from Omnes Capital and Polytechnique Ventures.

Founded in April 2026, Gallium Defence develops the GDS-10, an X band radar for detecting and tracking drones. The system can detect Class 1 and first person view drones at a range of 10 kilometers, provide 360 degree coverage, and track multiple drones at once. It is an AESA radar with a software defined, AI native architecture and comes in versions for critical infrastructure operators and armed forces.

The company will use the funding to expand production, hire staff, train AI models, and conduct demonstrations for civil and military operators. Gallium Defence completed its first open air field trials four months after closing the round and plans to open GDS-10 orders in the first quarter of 2027.

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