Organized by

Darkstar is a coalition of founders, builders, and investors, building up EU defence tech ecosystem and strengthening national security for Ukraine and NATO countries!

Organized by

Darkstar is a coalition of founders, builders, and investors, building up EU defence tech ecosystem and strengthening national security for Ukraine and NATO countries!

Developing Affordable Long-Range Capabilities

Long-range weapon systems, such as cruise missiles and fixed wing drones, are critical for modern defense strategies, but their traditional high costs pose significant challenges for development, procurement, and deployment. 


NATO and its allies need innovative approaches to reduce the cost of these systems without compromising their precision, reliability, or effectiveness. 


Your challenge is to explore solutions that lower production costs, enhance manufacturing efficiency, optimize materials, or leverage cutting-edge technologies to make long-range capabilities more affordable. 


How can your ideas ensure high-quality, cost-effective long-range weapon systems to strengthen allied defense?

Your Role Matters

Whether you’re an expert, a technologist, or simply driven by a sense of moral duty, this hackathon is an entry point to the defense world - or a chance to make a meaningful contribution for just one weekend.

Join us as Mentor

Share your expertise and guide teams tackling critical defense problems

Join us as Participant

Dive into the defense world, apply your skills, and contribute to solutions that matter

Join Us

Armed Forces
of Ukraine

Surveillance

and Controls

Technical Research

Centre of Finland

Armed Forces
of Ukraine

Surveillance

and Controls

Technical Research

Centre of Finland

Armed Forces
of Ukraine

Surveillance

and Controls

Technical Research

Centre of Finland