The Portuguese defense company TEKEVER is opening a representative office in Ukraine. Representatives of the company shared the announcement with AIN.

With the opening of the Ukrainian office, the company plans to expand its staff, increase the network of engineering, service and research facilities, and create new training centers to improve the efficiency of joint operations with Ukrainian partners.

The company has been cooperating with the Ukrainian military since 2022 and provides unmanned systems for intelligence, surveillance, detection and targeting. Their flagship UAV, the AR3, has already completed more than 10,000 hours of combat flight time in Ukraine.

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“The opening of the office in Ukraine will allow TEKEVER to strengthen this support: to accelerate the adaptation of its systems, increase training opportunities for Ukrainian partners, and establish cooperation with other organizations in the region to create new solutions,” TEKEVER representatives mention. 

In addition, the launch of the new office will allow TEKEVER to attract new talent and innovations that are currently being formed in Ukraine.

"Ukraine is turning into a hub for defense and technology innovation in times of war and is home to some extremely resourceful and resilient professionals. As we officially launch our presence in Ukraine, we will continue to invest in this talent and support the innovations that are critical to Ukraine's defense and the future security of the whole of Europe,” Ricardo Mendes, CEO of TEKEVER, comments. 

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About TEKEVER

TEKEVER is an information, aerospace, defense and security technology company. It is located in Lisbon, Portugal. The company was founded in 2001 by former students of the IST engineering school.

TEKEVER creates various types of drones based on an AI platform that combines Edge AI, satellite communications, and cloud computing. This allows the company to provide customers with operational information and analytics through web and mobile interfaces accessible from anywhere in the world. The company has R&D, engineering, and manufacturing centers in Portugal, France, and the United Kingdom.

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