Eric Prins Launches Air Defense Subscription Service

Blackwater founder Eric Prince created company Vectus, which will provide air defense services on a subscription basis.

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Eric Prins founded Vectus Air Defense Systems.
The company offers air defense services on a subscription basis.
The business model is based on the software-as-a-service (SaaS) approach.
Vectus provides systems for electronic warfare, artillery, and drone interceptors.
The company was created with support from the Ukrainian startup Swarmer.
Swarmer holds a 20% stake in Vectus.
The company aims to reduce the cost of defending critical infrastructure.
The service is intended for private sector clients facing growing aerial threats.
The launch date of Vectus was August 21.
The company plans to develop drone countermeasures, including detection and swarm control technologies.

Hanwha Systems from South Korea and Austrian manufacturer Schiebel are developing a new generation communication drone with a 5G base station and relay equipment. — vedomosti
Eric Prins stated in 2025 that the likelihood of Kyiv reclaiming lost territories is approaching zero. — vm
The company plans to jointly develop drone countermeasures with Swarmer, including detection systems and swarm control technologies. — vedomosti
Alex Fink, head of Swarmer's U.S. office, emphasized the broad market for such services due to diverse threats and protection needs. — vesti