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ZALA Aero Group

Russian UAV and loitering-munition maker (Lancet, KUB-BLA, Italmas, ZALA 421 recon family); Kalashnikov Concern subsidiary under Rostec. Sanctioned by Ukraine, US, UK, EU.

ZALA Aero Group
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FILE · zala-aeroOpen-source file · BattlePolicy ProStatus Private (LLC CST); Kalashnikov Concern holds 49%, ultimately Rostec. Sanctioned by Ukraine, the US, the UK and the EUUnverified
ZALA Aero Group
Loitering MunitionsCombat-fieldedRUPrivate (LLC CST); Kalashnikov Concern holds 49%, ultimately Rostec. Sanctioned by Ukraine, the US, the UK and the EU
Russian UAV and loitering-munition maker (Lancet, KUB-BLA, Italmas, ZALA 421 recon family); Kalashnikov Concern subsidiary under Rostec. Sanctioned by Ukraine, US, UK, EU.
Founded
2003
HQ
Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Russia
Headcount
~270unverified
Total raised
Not disclosed
Valuation
Not disclosed
Stage
Acquired/Subsidiary
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