French C-UAS Firm CERBAIR Acquired by Asset Manager Latour Capital with Defence Innovation Fund Backing
French counter-drone (C-UAS) company CERBAIR has announced via LinkedIn that it has been acquired by asset management firm Latour Capital. The deal also involves participation from France's Defence Innovation Fund, channelled through Bpifrance's Deeptech Venture team. CERBAIR is best known for its HYDRA 300 system, which uses advanced radio-frequency (RF) technology to detect malicious drones across military, critical infrastructure, and high-security venue applications.
Highlights
- French C-UAS company CERBAIR has been acquired by asset management firm Latour Capital, with the deal announced via LinkedIn.
- France's Defence Innovation Fund, operated through Bpifrance's Deeptech Venture team, co-participated in the acquisition.
- CERBAIR's flagship HYDRA 300 system uses radio-frequency (RF) technology to detect malicious drones for military and critical infrastructure use.
- The acquisition terms, including financial details and future operational plans, have not been publicly disclosed by CERBAIR.
- The deal reflects growing government and private-sector investment in the global counter-drone (C-UAS) technology market.
French C-UAS Firm CERBAIR Acquired by Latour Capital
French counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) company CERBAIR has announced through an official LinkedIn post that it has been acquired by asset management firm Latour Capital. The transaction also includes co-participation from France's Defence Innovation Fund, underscoring the French government's strategic commitment to the counter-drone technology sector.
CERBAIR and the HYDRA 300 System
CERBAIR is a leading French provider of counter-drone solutions. Its flagship product, the HYDRA 300, employs advanced radio-frequency (RF) technology to detect drones being operated with malicious intent. The system is deployed across a range of high-stakes environments, including military applications, critical infrastructure protection, and security operations at sensitive venues.
Latour Capital and Defence Innovation Fund Support
The acquisition was led by Latour Capital, with the Defence Innovation Fund contributing funding and institutional backing through the Deeptech Venture team at Bpifrance, France's public investment bank. The involvement of a state-backed defence fund signals the French government's strong strategic interest in building domestic counter-drone capabilities.
CERBAIR has not yet disclosed the financial terms of the deal or detailed plans for future operations. Further information is available on CERBAIR's official LinkedIn page.
As drone-related threats continue to escalate globally, the C-UAS market is attracting growing interest from both governments and private capital. This acquisition serves as a further confirmation of the strategic importance of counter-drone technology within the broader defence technology landscape.
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