At Kova, we believe smarter, cost-effective defence systems powered by advanced software are the foundations of lasting peace and sovereignty.

We’re developing mission-critical autonomy for aerial operations.

Our technology delivers mission-critical autonomy for forests, urban areas, and contested terrains, giving operators trusted aerial capabilities and the freedom to focus on the mission when it matters most.

Defence and National Security

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Intelligence

Delivering reliable situational awareness in contested environments.
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Operations

Mission-critical support on frontline operations.

Public Safety

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Search and Rescue

Locate and support missing persons in forests, mountains, and disaster zones.
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Disaster Response

Trusted aerial autonomy to monitor, assess, and respond in emergency situations.

Company

Kova Labs exists to redefine how humans and machines fight together to protect the Western world. We believe autonomy is not just the next step in defence, it is the foundation layer of future sovereignty.

Our vision is to bring mission-critical autonomy into every aerial operation. By taking over navigation, perception, and execution in the hardest environments, our systems free warfighters to focus on what only humans can do: judgement, strategy, and command. This is the next level of soldier-machine collaboration.

Starting with unlocking under-canopy autonomy, we are unlocking contested domains that have long been out of reach for aerial systems.

We are building a future where autonomy is accessible, scalable, and ever-present, delivering 24/7 capability across every domain in the battlefield.

Backed by Lifeline Ventures & Tuomas Rasila.

Updates

August 29, 2025
Kova Labs Raises its Initial Funding Round
Kova Labs today announced the successful close of its initial funding round, led by Lifeline Ventures with support from Tuomas Rasila.
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