SE3, which develops software to coordinate military drones from different manufacturers, has raised $30 million in Series A funding, Fortune reported on November 12.
The Munich startup says its software combines sensor feeds into a shared 3D map, identifies objects and lets an operator direct multiple machines through ordinary language. Its open interfaces are designed to connect vehicles and sensors from different suppliers, allowing armed forces to combine equipment across manufacturers.
Advanced fleet-command AI still needs another one or two years of work, chief executive Lukas Köstler told Fortune.
Hensoldt offered a potential route into a larger defense platform when it signed a memorandum of understanding with SE3 on June 9. The agreement envisages integrating SE3’s AI into Hensoldt’s MDOcore platform to automate sensor-data processing. Hensoldt described the integration as planned and said the memorandum covers specific programs and ongoing tenders.