Tekne

Tekne has established itself as a key player in the defense sector, blending its Italian heritage of engineering excellence and dynamic leadership to deliver cutting-edge technology for the operator. A family-owned company rooted in the Abruzzo region of Italy, where its headquarters is located, Tekne also maintains a smaller presence within Italy’s famed Motor Valley, allowing it to further leverage the engineering experience and forward-thinking approach typical of the area. The company is known for its unique capability to unify advanced electronics and special-purpose vehicle engineering under one roof to deliver fully integrated, mission-ready, high-performance systems with unmatched speed and flexibility.

Its core strength lies in the depth of expertise in its engineering department, with roots in the division it acquired from Thales in 2016, that enables it to develop proprietary radio frequency (RF) technologies. These in-house solutions include systems for offensive and defensive EW, counter-IED, counter-UAS and secure telecommunications. Tekne’s communications and EW systems have been proven by operators in the field, deployed in extreme climates, including active conflict zones, demonstrating unmatched reliability and adaptability.

One key differentiator is its stealth-reactive anti-drone platform, designed to remain electronically silent until a threat is detected and then respond with decisive force. These modular EW systems are based on proprietary jamming technology that can be integrated with radar, electro-optical and acoustic sensors as well as layered countermeasures, including kinetic and directed-energy responses. Built for rapid engagement and minimal exposure, they offer agile protection in contested airspace.

“We are capable of delivering a fully integrated product that incorporates our proprietary technology, spanning both vehicular and electronic systems,” says Davide D’Arrezzo, sales & marketing.

Tekne’s proprietary 4x4 multipurpose and armored vehicles, such as the Graelion and Praetorium, are designed and manufactured in-house, enabling a philosophy of cyber protection by design and seamless integration with mission electronics. This vertical integration allows Tekne to rapidly tailor solutions to address evolving battlefield conditions for the military and a range of civil protection requirements.

Custom Defense Solutions Built for Agility
Operating more like a special forces partner than a traditional supplier, Tekne’s compact, flexible structure enables rapid prototyping, accelerated development and close client collaboration.

This model has earned the trust of elite forces and critical infrastructure agencies across Europe and beyond. Most systems originate from specific mission needs and are engineered from the ground up, not retrofitted from generic platforms.

As a technological incubator, Tekne transforms frontline requirements into bespoke, IP-rich capabilities. With deep mechanical roots and in-house electronics expertise, Tekne delivers fully integrated systems that are cohesive from chassis to RF suites. Continuously refined through operational feedback, these platforms perform with the precision and agility needed to counter fast-evolving threats.

The success of its technology is proven in numerous international operations. In particular, Tekne is a supplier to the Italian Army and the most recent joint effort spans nearly all product lines and focuses on fielding a range of cyber and electromagnetic monitoring, identification, and contrast measures to safeguard units, systems, and the connections between them, as well as to achieve superiority in these critical operational environments, tailored to evolving demands. Real-world testing plays a key role in shaping solutions, reflecting Tekne’s core philosophy: transforming frontline challenges into agile, high-performance capabilities.

Tekne applies its agile development model to protect critical infrastructure for the military and civilian agencies. Its electronic warfare and anti-drone systems are deployed in climactic conditions that range from snowy mountains to searing deserts in countries that include Greece, Israel, Moldova, Qatar, Romania, Sweden, and Ukraine.

These platforms can integrate with radars, lasers, and turrets and are customized in coordination with local forces to meet terrain-specific, mission-critical demands—such as government buildings, airports, prisons, oil and gas sites and nuclear facilities.

The company also specializes in mobile units and modules for nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) protection, offering custom installations for shelters, vehicles, and fixed infrastructure to enhance safety in high-risk environments, which are also supplied to NATO forces.

Driving all of this is Tekne’s multidisciplinary team of engineers and field technicians. With a blend of deep technical knowledge and frontline experience, they ensure each solution is engineered for precision and built to perform under pressure. Their responsiveness and hands-on approach enable quick turnarounds and rapid adaptations, key hallmarks of the company’s reputation in the field.

Tekne is spearheading the next wave of defense and infrastructure solutions powered by agile development and real-time insights. It is gearing up to produce the America’s Flyer Defense vehicle, configured for the Italian Special Forces and other European Allies.

In a bold and timely move, Tekne is establishing a manufacturing footprint in the U.S. in order to be strategically well-positioned to help the nation and its Allies to address and defeat the evolving threats by staying ahead of the game.