Munich defense tech startup Tytan Technologies is taking the next big step: In Munich-Aubing, the company has opened a new production facility for autonomous interceptor drones. According to the company, Tytan now operates the largest series production facility of its kind in Western Europe. Attendees at the opening on November 9, 2026, included Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche, Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder, and Annette Lehnigk-Emden, President of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw).
For the startup, the opening marks an important milestone. Less than three years after its founding, Tytan is making the transition from development to large-scale industrial production. The company relies on AI-powered, software-defined systems designed to autonomously intercept hostile drones.
Up to 3,000 Interceptor Drones per Month
The new production facility is designed for a capacity of up to 3,000 interceptor drones per month. With this, Tytan aims to address one of the greatest challenges of modern warfare: the mass deployment of comparatively cheap attack drones.
Conventional air defense systems are often designed for significantly more expensive threats. Using costly interceptor missiles against inexpensive drones therefore presents armed forces with an economic challenge. With its autonomous interceptor systems, Tytan aims to create a scalable alternative.
The plant in Aubing is not just intended to meet current production needs. Tytan explicitly views the site as a blueprint for additional manufacturing facilities across Europe. The company plans to expand its capacities further in the long term, thereby strengthening European defense capabilities.
Tytan and KNDS Present Joint Counter-Drone Vehicle
Alongside the new production facility, Tytan introduced another development: together with defense contractor KNDS, the startup has developed a mobile counter-drone vehicle based on a Dingo 2 pick-up.
The so-called Drone Defense Vehicle is designed to make Tytan’s technology usable for mobile counter-drone operations. At the opening event, guests were able to inspect the vehicle and get a firsthand look at the joint development.
The collaboration also demonstrates how innovative defense tech startups and established defense companies can complement each other. While Tytan brings its technology and development speed to the table, KNDS offers decades of experience with military vehicle platforms.
From prototype to industrial mass production
How to successfully make the transition from development to industrial manufacturing was also a central focus of the opening event. Following welcoming remarks by CEO Balazs Nagy, CTO Batuhan Yumurtacı explained how Tytan is transitioning its systems into series production without sacrificing development speed or adaptability. Chief Manufacturing Officer Nemo Faber then led guests on a tour of the production lines.
With the new factory, Tytan is positioning itself as a growing player in the European defence tech industry. At the same time, the opening highlights Munich’s increasing importance as a hub for security and defence technology innovation.
