FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, 26 October 2026 – TEKEVER, a leading provider of Al-driven autonomous
systems, announces the purchase of UAS systems by the United States Special Operations Command
(USSOCOM). The UAS systems have successfully completed a programme of validation and acceptance
testing, supported by dedicated training activities, with an extensive flight programme performed at
multiple locations.
Continuous iteration is central to TEKEVER’s product-development model. Data and feedback from each
flight cycle are used to inform further refinements, allowing the company to respond rapidly to
operational needs and deliver increasingly capable and relevant systems.
Ricardo Mendes, CEO of TEKEVER, said: “This procurement represents an important milestone in a
relationship that has been built over time through rigorous testing, open dialogue and a clear focus on
delivering effective capability. We greatly value the professionalism and engagement of the USSOCOM
personnel with whom we have worked, and look forward to continuing to support their evolving
requirements.”
The uncrewed aerial system is a highly deployable system designed to provide intelligence, surveillance
and reconnaissance capabilities in demanding operational environments. Its modular architecture brings
together the air platform, mission-specific payloads, communications and Al-enabled mission software
within an integrated autonomous intelligence ecosystem.
TEKEVER’s vertically integrated model-spanning engineering, manufacturing, software, artificial
intelligence and operational support- enables the company to incorporate user feedback rapidly and
maintain a continuous development cycle throughout the life of its systems.
The purchase represents a further step in TEKEVER’s long-term commitment to the United States and its
special operations community. TEKEVER has an established presence in Fayetteville, North Carolina,
supporting its engagement with US defence and security customers.
The number, model and specific configuration of the UAS systems purchased are not being disclosed.
About TEKEVER
TEKEVER (www.tekever.com) is a leading multinational technology company driving innovation in
Defence & Security through AI-centric Autonomous Systems. With a fully vertically integrated model –
spanning Aerospace structural engineering, design and manufacturing, propulsion systems, optical and
RF payload development, communication systems, avionics, software and data science – TEKEVER
delivers complete, end-to-end systems and services tailored to the complex demands of modern security
operations. With a highly skilled and rapidly growing workforce of more than 1500, and cutting-edge
facilities spread throughout Portugal, the US, France, the UK, Germany, Estonia and Ukraine and the US,
TEKEVER’s capabilities evolve at pace and are delivered at scale.