1. Technology overview
Tekever is a Portuguese defense and intelligence technology company founded in 2001 in Lisbon, initially as a software and AI firm before pivoting since 2010 to build unmanned aerial systems, and now serving government, military, and maritime security agencies worldwide with offices in the UK, France, and the US.
The company designs and operates the AR3, AR5, and ARX drone families alongside the ATLAS intelligence platform, delivering surveillance-as-a-service to clients such as the UK Ministry of Defence’s CORVUS programme and the Portuguese Navy, covering maritime patrol, border security, and disaster-response missions.
2. Highlighted features & specifications
1. AR3 platform: modular airframe configurable for surveillance, communications relay, and cargo payloads.
2. AR5 endurance: long-range patrol variant built for maritime and border monitoring missions.
3. ATLAS intelligence: subscription data service turning raw sensor feeds into actionable reports for defense analysts.
4. AI-driven autonomy: onboard software enables autonomous flight planning and target recognition.
5. Multi-domain integration: systems link with existing command-and-control networks used by military and coast guard units.
6. Global support network: engineering and maintenance teams across Portugal, the UK, France, and the US.
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