TEKEVER, a developer of Fixed Wing UAV and VTOL UAV platforms, is collaborating with Plextek, for its expertise in high-performance, low size, weight and power (SWaP) electronics and RF payload integration, to deliver autonomous defense and security technologies.
The companies aim to accelerate innovation, integrating advanced electronic warfare and navigation technologies for a more autonomous, secure and competitive European defense industrial infrastructure.
TEKEVER and Plextek also intend to deliver intelligent and adaptable solutions addressing the evolving demands of defense and security organizations. The partnership itself comes at a key time for UK and European defense, with governments increasingly prioritizing technological sovereignty, operational resilience and economic growth.
Autonomous systems are becoming increasingly recognized for their strategic military value such as intelligence gathering and surveillance operations. This collaboration therefore reinforces TEKEVER’s commitment to supporting Europe’s defense objectives through deploying technologically advanced autonomous platforms.
Ricardo Mendes, CEO of TEKEVER, stated, “Europe and the UK are at a pivotal point in shaping their defence and security ecosystems amid ongoing geopolitical developments. Defence budgets are rising and this trajectory is expected to continue. At TEKEVER and Plextek, we recognise the importance of partnerships in overcoming challenges and future-proofing Europe’s defence capabilities. This partnership reflects our shared mission to deliver sovereign, mission-ready defence technologies that strengthen national resilience while remaining agile.”
Brent Hudson, CEO of Plextek, added, “This strategic partnership represents a significant step forward in developing the advanced autonomous capabilities that will define the future of European defence. By combining our expertise in high-performance electronics and RF payload integration with TEKEVER’s proven UAS platforms, we’re creating solutions that directly address the operational challenges that face defence organisations. Our commitment to technological sovereignty ensures that Europe maintains control over its critical defence technologies whilst delivering the reliability and performance that mission-critical operations demand.”
This new strategic partnership coincided with TEKEVER’s participation at The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), where the company showcased its UAS platforms such as AR3 and AR5. Visitors explored the latest product line updates and heard from experts about emerging trends shaping the future of European and global defense.
