Sector: Drones - UAV
Country: USA
Swift Beat is an American defense technology company specializing in AI-enabled autonomous systems and loitering munitions designed to disrupt enemy logistics. Backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, the firm develops the combat-proven Hornet one-way strike drone, which leverages real-world battlefield data from Ukraine to engage targets at ranges of 50–150 km. Recently, in May 2026, U.S. Army troops deployed Hornet drones during NATO exercises in Lithuania and Poland, including Saber Strike 26.
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