Askari Defense is a defense technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, developing autonomous counter-drone systems. The company, founded by Georgia Tech engineering graduates, builds low-cost kinetic interceptors designed to neutralize hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for frontline military and security operators. Its work focuses on making robotic attack financially unsustainable through intelligent, expendable platforms.
The company's product line includes the Rift Alpha, a fully autonomous interceptor capable of engaging Group 1 and 2 UAS at ranges up to 2km, and the Rift Bravo, a compact autonomous interceptor designed specifically for dismounted operators. Both systems are hand-launched and operate without requiring a human in the engagement loop.
Askari Defense has secured over $2M in procurement contracts and has raised approximately $11M in total funding, including a $9M seed round. The company operates across the defense, special operations, and homeland security sectors, with technical expertise spanning autonomous systems, robotics, and kinetic system design.
