Gallium Defense
Gallium Defense designs 3D radar systems to detect and track drones for critical infrastructure operators and armed forces [0].
Gallium Defense is a space & defense company based in Paris, FR, founded in 2026. It has raised $7.93 million in disclosed funding. Its latest round was a Seed of €7.1 million in November 2026.
Overview
Gallium Defense is a Paris-based company providing 3D radar systems for drone detection [0, 2]. The firm designs solutions for critical infrastructure operators and military forces, with a focus on NATO-standard interoperability [0, 1]. Its flagship offering, the GDS-10, utilizes edge artificial intelligence and mass-produced commercial off-the-shelf components to optimize price and performance [0]. The product is available in both civil configurations, for sites such as airports and ports, and defense configurations [0]. Following an iterative development process, the company conducts monthly field tests to refine its systems based on direct operator feedback [1, 2]. Founded in 2026, the company secured a seed round in June 2026, bringing its total raised capital to approximately $7.9 million [1]. Investors include 360 Capital, Keen Ventures, Omnes Capital, and Polytechnique Ventures [1]. The company has also received the Bpifrance DeepTech label [1].
Funding
Total disclosed: $7.9M across 1 round. Computed only from sourced rounds.
| Date | Company | Amount | Stage | Lead | Other investors | Sector | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €7.1M | Seed | Keen Venture Partners, 360 Capital | Omnes Capital +1 | Space & Defense | 1 |
Investors
Questions and answers
What does Gallium Defense do?
Gallium Defense designs 3D radar systems to detect and track drones for critical infrastructure operators and armed forces [0].
How much has Gallium Defense raised?
Gallium Defense has raised $7.93 million in disclosed funding across 1 round tracked by OSH.
Who has invested in Gallium Defense?
Investors in Gallium Defense include Keen Venture Partners, 360 Capital, Omnes Capital, and Polytechnique Ventures.
When and where was Gallium Defense founded?
Gallium Defense was founded in 2026 and is based in Paris, FR.
Timeline
Founded
Sources
- 1.Paris-based Gallium Defense emerges from stealth with €7.1 million to scale affordable drone detection — EU-Startups, Nov 2, 2026
- 2.Gallium Defense · Official
- 3.Gallium Defense · Official
- 4.Gallium Defense · Official