British defence startup Agon creating virtual battlefields to combat drone attacks launches, raising $30M
Tech.eu John Reynolds
Agon, a British defence startup, launched with $30m in funding to build virtual battlefields where AI-powered autonomous weapons train and practice combat scenarios. The funding comprises $7m in pre-seed money and a $23m seed round from investors including XYZ, Lux Capital, and Northzone. The company aims to help European defence firms, governments, and AI developers train weapons systems like counter-drone systems faster than competitors.
Why it matters
A British defence startup founded by a former Anduril director, which is building virtual battlefields where AI-powered autonomous weapons practice fighting, has today launched, supported by $30m in f...
