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The Fourth Law

Kyiv AI-autonomy startup whose TFL-1 module bolts computer-vision terminal guidance onto any FPV drone, flying the jam-blind last 500m into the target; Axon- and Brave1-backed, fielded across 50+ Ukrainian units.

The Fourth Law
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FILE · the-fourth-lawOpen-source file · BattlePolicy ProStatus Fielded and revenue-generating. TFL-1 in serial combat use since March 2025 across 50+ Ukrainian units (58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named); products codified/certified and bought by the Government of Ukraine; NATO codification (Sep 2025). Fully autonomous target selection/engagement and swarming (roadmap Levels 3-5) remain demonstrated/aspirational, not fielded.Unverified
The Fourth Law
AI/SoftwareCombat-fieldedUAFielded and revenue-generating. TFL-1 in serial combat use since March 2025 across 50+ Ukrainian units (58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named); products codified/certified and bought by the Government of Ukraine; NATO codification (Sep 2025). Fully autonomous target selection/engagement and swarming (roadmap Levels 3-5) remain demonstrated/aspirational, not fielded.
Kyiv AI-autonomy startup whose TFL-1 module bolts computer-vision terminal guidance onto any FPV drone, flying the jam-blind last 500m into the target; Axon- and Brave1-backed, fielded across 50+ Ukrainian units.
Founded
2023Kyiv; November 2023
HQ
Kyiv, Ukraineplus US and EU offices
Headcount
Undisclosed; scaling fast — ~100 open roles at TFL and ~200 across TFL + Odd Systems reported early 2026exact size unverified
Total raised
Undisclosedtwo undisclosed rounds: Jul 2025 Western consortium + Feb 2026 Axon-backed strategic
Valuation
Undisclosed
Stage
Early-stage/growth, venture-backed and revenue-generatingproducts in serial use and sale
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