Swarmer Strikes $224 Million Deal for Ukrainian Combat-Robot Maker Ratel
Swarmer (SWMR) buys Ratel Robotics for up to $224M, merging battlefield-tested UGVs with advanced AI software to boost defense tech.
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Swarmer shares are trading higher after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics for cash and stock worth up to $224 million.
Swarmer Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ratel Robotics, a Leading Ukrainian Unmanned Ground Vehicle Manufacturer, for Up to $224 Million
Swarmer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWMR) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics, a leading Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer, for up to $224 million in cash and stock. The acquisition combines Swarmer's combat-proven autonomy software with Ratel's battle-tested UGV platform, expanding the company's capabilities in autonomous systems. Ratel has secured $86 million in contracts this year and operates with NATO certification. The combined entity will employ approximately 500 people.