Alta Ares

Drone detection & airspace protection Security & perimeter robots

French firm producing X-Wing interceptor drone system proven in Ukraine against Shahed drones; now in production phase for drone interception.

sources 4 record sources · provenance backfill in progress last checked 12 Jun 2026 next review due 10 Sept 2026 Suggest a correction

Highlights

1 fact

Tracked signals (12mo) 19
confidence not yet assessed as of 21 Jun 2026
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — Tracked signals (12mo): 19. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-06-21; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-06-21; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:signal_count",
  "issued": {
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        6,
        21
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-06-21; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

What they do

4 products

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
Black Bird 2024 Aerial LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — Product: Black Bird. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:black-bird

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_product_black-bird,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:black-bird},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:alta-ares:product:black-bird",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — Product",
  "author": [
    {
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    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:black-bird",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Integrated Surveillance Services — Outdoor LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — Product: Integrated Surveillance Services. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:integrated-surveillance-services

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_product_integrated-surveillance-services,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:integrated-surveillance-services},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:alta-ares:product:integrated-surveillance-services",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — Product",
  "author": [
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    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:integrated-surveillance-services",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
ISTAR and Data Fusion Suite 2024 Outdoor LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — Product: ISTAR and Data Fusion Suite. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:istar-and-data-fusion-suite

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_product_istar-and-data-fusion-suite,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:istar-and-data-fusion-suite},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:alta-ares:product:istar-and-data-fusion-suite",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:istar-and-data-fusion-suite",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Mission Management and Command & Control Software 2024 Outdoor LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — Product: Mission Management and Command & Control Software. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:mission-management-and-command-control-software

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_product_mission-management-and-command-control-software,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:mission-management-and-command-control-software},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:alta-ares:product:mission-management-and-command-control-software",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — Product",
  "author": [
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    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:product:mission-management-and-command-control-software",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

4 deals · $1.2M disclosed · 19 signals

19 tracked signals latest 21 Jun 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
11 Jun 2026 Alta Ares and Airbus Defence and Space Counter-Drone Cooperation PARTNERSHIP source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — PARTNERSHIP: Alta Ares and Airbus Defence and Space Counter-Drone Cooperation. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-06-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:2026-06-11-partnership

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_deal_2026-06-11-partnership,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:2026-06-11-partnership},
  note = {As of 2026-06-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:alta-ares:deal:2026-06-11-partnership",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:2026-06-11-partnership",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        6,
        11
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-06-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
12 May 2025 Alta Ares Seed Round $1.2M source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — FUNDING: Alta Ares Seed Round. robotics.press Directory. As of 2025-05-12; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:2025-05-12-funding

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_deal_2025-05-12-funding,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — FUNDING},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2025},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:2025-05-12-funding},
  note = {As of 2025-05-12; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:alta-ares:deal:2025-05-12-funding",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — FUNDING",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:2025-05-12-funding",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2025,
        5,
        12
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2025-05-12; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated Thales Contract with Alta Ares CONTRACT source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — CONTRACT: Thales Contract with Alta Ares. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:undated-contract-thales-contract-with-alta-ares

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_deal_undated-contract-thales-contract-with-alta-ares,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:undated-contract-thales-contract-with-alta-ares},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:alta-ares:deal:undated-contract-thales-contract-with-alta-ares",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:undated-contract-thales-contract-with-alta-ares",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated Alta Ares Multi-Year Government Contracts CONTRACT source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — CONTRACT: Alta Ares Multi-Year Government Contracts. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:undated-contract-alta-ares-multi-year-government-contracts

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_deal_undated-contract-alta-ares-multi-year-government-contracts,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:undated-contract-alta-ares-multi-year-government-contracts},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:alta-ares:deal:undated-contract-alta-ares-multi-year-government-contracts",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:deal:undated-contract-alta-ares-multi-year-government-contracts",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Deployment sites: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Network

4 people

PersonRoleCitation
Alain Henry Co-founder
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — Person: Alain Henry — Co-founder. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:alain-henry

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_person_alain-henry,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:alain-henry},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:alta-ares:person:alain-henry",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:alain-henry",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Hadrien Canter CEO and Co-founder
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — Person: Hadrien Canter — CEO and Co-founder. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:hadrien-canter

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_person_hadrien-canter,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:hadrien-canter},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:alta-ares:person:hadrien-canter",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:hadrien-canter",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Stanislas Walch Co-founder and COO
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — Person: Stanislas Walch — Co-founder and COO. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:stanislas-walch

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_person_stanislas-walch,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:stanislas-walch},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:alta-ares:person:stanislas-walch",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:stanislas-walch",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Théo Bondarec Co-founder
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares — Person: Théo Bondarec — Co-founder. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:th-o-bondarec

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_person_th-o-bondarec,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:th-o-bondarec},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:alta-ares:person:th-o-bondarec",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/#fact:alta-ares:person:th-o-bondarec",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
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  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Competitors: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Analysis

Research Report: Alta Ares

quick report · 12 Jun 2026 · 14 sources · 2,421 words

Research report on Alta Ares, a 2024-founded French defense startup developing autonomous AI-powered air defense systems, including the Black Bird turbojet-powered interceptor and data fusion software. Covers the company's €50M Series A funding, product specifications, operational partnerships, and market positioning in European counter-UAS and layered air defense.

What the full report unlocks
  • Research methods and evidence notes
  • Market implications and peer comparison
  • Risk register and source appendix
Unlock the full report →

Sources

Searched, not found

  • competitors
  • deployment sites
Cite this dossier

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Alta Ares company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_alta-ares_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Alta Ares company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Alta Ares company dossier",
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    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/alta-ares/",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People4

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • Alain HenryCo-founder
  • Hadrien CanterCEO and Co-founder
  • Stanislas WalchCo-founder and COO
  • Théo BondarecCo-founder

Deals & events4

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

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