Portuguese Technology for Defence Against Unauthorised Drones
Big Idea
Swatter Company is a Portuguese company, founded in 2021, which develops technological solutions in the field of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) for the protection of critical infrastructure, public safety and defence. Part of the Defence Technology and Industrial Base (BTID), the company is licensed by the Ministry of National Defence for the manufacture and sale of military goods and technologies. Its main product, the Swatter Portable Gun (SPG), is a portable and quick-to-operate solution designed to neutralise unauthorised UAVs using soft-kill techniques, namely communication and GNSS signal interruption. The technology has been tested in a real operational context by different end users.
Activity Highlights
- PV Awards Breakthrough Startup 2025
- Licensing for trade and industry of military goods and technologies / defence-related products
- Member of the Defence Technology and Industrial Base (BTID)
- Navy tested’ brand qualification
- Army tested’ brand qualification
- “EU SECRET” accreditation
- SME certification
- SIFIDE seal
Team
Renato Branco – Co-Founder; João Gaspar – Co-Founder.
Portugal Ventures’ Investment Manager
