CDDS
Counter Defense Drone Systems builds autonomous kinetic interceptor drones that detect, track and physically neutralise small hostile drones.
M-SHORAD air-defence system on Germany's Baltic coast. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Round details
Seed, undisclosed, Jul 2026.
Why it matters
Targets military and civilian customers; manufactures in Switzerland and through a Norwegian subsidiary.
Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast checked 21 October 2026
CDDS: key questions
What does CDDS do?
Counter Defense Drone Systems builds autonomous kinetic interceptor drones that detect, track and physically neutralise small hostile drones.
Where is CDDS based?
CDDS is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It was founded in 2025.
How much funding has CDDS raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Seed, undisclosed, Jul 2026.
Who are CDDS's investors?
Notable investors include Swisscom Ventures.
Sources
- startupticker.ch/en/news/cdds-secures-seed-capital-for-further-development-steps
- funding.tech.eu/companies/B5CC70B1-3AD4-4FA8-AA68-C089E16BF290
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