Stark Defence offers a software‑defined suite of unmanned effectors—including the eVTOL‑capable Virtus loitering munition and the long‑range Vanta unmanned surface vessel—paired with the Minerva command‑and‑control platform for coordinated, multi‑domain missions. The integrated system provides rapid deployment, GNSS‑denied navigation, and human‑in‑the‑loop engagement, enabling defense forces to conduct precision strikes and maritime operations with reduced personnel risk.
Funding
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Product
Problem
Conventional armed forces rely on manned platforms and bulky, infrastructure‑dependent weapons that limit rapid deployment, increase personnel risk, and struggle to operate in contested or GNSS‑denied environments. Coordinating unmanned assets across land, air, and sea also requires disparate control systems, reducing mission efficiency and increasing the decision cycle.
Solution
Stark Defence delivers an integrated suite of software‑defined unmanned effectors and a unified command‑and‑control (C2) platform to address these gaps. The Virtus loitering munition provides a lightweight, eVTOL‑capable one‑way effector that can be launched from any terrain within ten minutes, travel up to 130 km, and execute precision strikes at 250 km/h, even when GNSS signals are unavailable. Vanta, a modular unmanned surface vessel, offers up to 910 nautical miles of range, 45+ knots speed, and a 200 kg payload for maritime surveillance and strike missions, reducing crew exposure at sea. Both effectors integrate with Minerva, Stark’s sovereign C2 software, which enables automated target prioritisation, swarm coordination, and multi‑domain mission planning through open‑source, interoperable interfaces while keeping a human‑in‑the‑loop for engagement decisions. This combination allows operators to plan, execute, and assess complex missions across land, air, and maritime domains from a single ground station, dramatically shortening the OODA loop.
Target Audience
Primary customers are defense forces and naval operators seeking rapid, low‑risk unmanned strike capabilities and integrated command systems for land, air, and maritime operations.
Features
- Virtus loitering munition with eVTOL launch, <10 min deployment, 130 km range, 250 km/h dive speed, and up to 5 kg modular payload
- GNSS‑denied navigation using visual odometry and satellite‑derived landmarks for precise positioning
- Multi‑layer EW‑resilient data link ensuring communications in low‑connectivity environments
- Vanta unmanned surface vessel with 910 nautical‑mile endurance, 45+ knots top speed, 200 kg payload capacity, and compliance with IMO COLREG and MCA Workboat Code
- Modular, scalable USV design for rapid reconfiguration across maritime mission sets
- Minerva C2 software providing interoperable middleware, automated target prioritisation, swarm mission planning, and full audit trails for weapon engagement certification
- Open‑source modular architecture delivering digital sovereignty, flexibility, and future‑proof integration with existing military IT systems
- Human‑in‑the‑loop control ensuring operator authority over engagement decisions while automating routine mission tasks