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Harmattan AI

defense
Series B
Rabat, Morocco

About

French defence startup developing autonomous very short‑range air defence systems (e.g., the Gobi autonomous interceptor); expanding industrial footprint to Morocco with local manufacturing and an AI R&D centre.

Founders

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Mouad M’Ghari

CEO and co‑founder

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Amir Benmhajoub

Managing Director, Harmattan Morocco

Recent News

Morocco’s FAR, France’s Harmattan AI Sign Deal for Autonomous Defense Systems
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about 2 months ago

Morocco’s FAR, France’s Harmattan AI Sign Deal for Autonomous Defense Systems

Harmattan AI, a French defence startup backed by Dassault Aviation, signed a strategic partnership with Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces to produce autonomous air‑defense systems locally and establish R&D and manufacturing from 2026. The company closed a $200M Series B and has appointed Amir Benmhajoub to lead its new Moroccan operation.

Company Info

Total Funding

$200 million

Stage

Series B

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