• Cooperation will explore advanced power systems for autonomous, aerospace and defence technologies, with a focus on the UK, France, Estonia and NATO's Eastern flank
• MoU signed at Eurosatory 2026 connects complementary European defence innovation ecosystems.
• TEKEVER's new Tallinn office demonstrates commitment to long-term, interconnected European industrial base and capability partner of choice for governments and end-users.
Paris, France – 16 June 2026 - Skeleton Technologies, a European leader in high-performance power systems and TEKEVER, a leading multinational technology company specialising in AI-centric autonomous systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory 2026 to explore strategic cooperation across defence, aerospace and advanced technology applications.
Nadia Maaref, General Manager of TEKEVER France, and Arnaud Castaignet, Sr. Vice President of Strategic Affairs at Skeleton Technologies Group and Managing Director of Skeleton Technologies SAS.
The MoU establishes a framework for the two companies to assess potential areas of collaboration, including advanced power architectures for autonomous systems, sensing and space-related capabilities, as well as future opportunities linked to sovereign European defence and dual-use technologies. The cooperation may also explore opportunities related to edge computing, defence AI training and inference infrastructure, and AI-enabled defence systems.
The cooperation brings together two European technology companies with complementary capabilities and a shared ambition to contribute to a more sovereign, resilient and innovative European defence and aerospace ecosystem.
It also reinforces TEKEVER’s growing commitment to Estonia as a strategic defence and technology ecosystem. TEKEVER has recently opened its first office in Tallinn, marking an important step in its engagement with Estonian industry and allied defence priorities in the Baltic region. The cooperation with Skeleton Technologies, one of the region’s leading industrial technology companies, supports this positioning and reflects the increasing strategic importance of NATO’s Eastern flank for Europe’s long-term security and technological sovereignty.
From left: Tuuli Vors, Market Lead Baltics at TEKEVER; Hanno Pevkur, Estonian Minister of Defense; Nadia Maaref, General Manager of TEKEVER France, and Arnaud Castaignet, Sr. Vice President of Strategic Affairs at Skeleton Technologies Group and Managing Director of Skeleton Technologies SAS.
At the same time, the MoU strengthens multi-lateral cooperation between Estonia, France, Portugal and the UK. In France, where TEKEVER has recently doubled its investment plan and where Skeleton Technologies also has its defense hub, plans include expanding joint projects within the Toulouse aerospace ecosystem. Together, the companies aim to leverage these complementary European footprints to support future programmes and opportunities across allied nations.
The announcement reinforces the growing role of European technology companies in developing sovereign, high-performance solutions that contribute to Europe’s security, industrial resilience and technological leadership.
Ricardo Mendes, CEO of TEKEVER, said:
"Europe’s security and technological leadership depend on our ability to bring together the continent’s most innovative companies and capabilities. By combining TEKEVER’s expertise in autonomous systems, AI and operationally proven defence technologies with Skeleton’s leadership in advanced power systems, we are creating new opportunities to support the next generation of European defence and aerospace capabilities for NATO and beyond."
Taavi Madiberk, CEO of Skeleton Technologies, said:
"TEKEVER is building exactly the kind of mission-critical autonomous defense and space systems that require a new class of power. Our partnership aims to deliver on Europe’s needs future-proof systems to meet the demands of high-intensity conflict and aerospace technologies that reinforce European sovereignty."
Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defence of Estonia, said:
"Estonia and France’s partnership extends far beyond military cooperation. Increasingly, it also encompasses the defence industry, procurement, innovation, and capability development. I am pleased that, during Eurosatory, several agreements between French and Estonian companies will further strengthen this cooperation."
