Arondite

London-based defence technology company building software and AI for autonomous systems, including the Cobalt mission orchestration platform connecting sensors, robots, and effectors across manufacturers.

Arondite is a defence technology company founded in 2023 and based in London, United Kingdom. It builds foundational software and artificial intelligence for autonomous defence systems, with a technical focus on mission orchestration, autonomous systems integration, sensor fusion, and multi-domain systems interoperability. The company's stated aim is to connect disparate defence systems, sensors, and robots, addressing the battlefield's interoperability and safety problems.

Its principal product, Cobalt, is an AI-powered mission orchestration platform that serves as connective tissue between autonomous systems, sensors, and robots from any manufacturer. It integrates sensors, effectors, and data points into a unified fighting system, allowing human operators to oversee and control multiple autonomous assets through a single interface while retaining authority over critical decisions. The company holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and UK NCSC Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.

Arondite has raised over $12 million in total funding and holds a multi-million pound contract with the British Army to partner with its Global Response Force on next-generation mission orchestration. The company was co-founded by Will Blyth, a former British Army Officer with 12 years of military service, and Rob Underhill, a former lead engineer at BAE Systems and founding engineer at Garrison Technology. The founding team also includes backgrounds at Palantir and Helsing.