Tiberius Aerospace

What Tiberius Aerospace does

Tiberius Aerospace is a privately-held UK defence technology company founded in 2022 by Chad Steelberg (former Veritone CEO) and Andy Baynes (ex-Apple/Google), headquartered in London with engineering operations in the United States and Australia. The company develops advanced weapon systems — most notably Sceptre (TRBM 155HG), described as the world's first liquid-fuel ramjet 155mm artillery projectile with Mach 3.5 speed, 150km range, and sub-5m circular error probability — alongside the Invictus multi-mission missile and Vault vertical launch system. These products share a common open-architecture design philosophy intended to enable sovereign domestic manufacturing on standard industrial equipment.

The company's strategic platform is GRAIL (Generative Real-time Artificial Intelligence Lethality), an AI-powered software system comprising a Lethality module (cost-efficiency scoring across weapon-target combinations) and an Agility module (a vetted component marketplace with digital twin-based scenario analysis). GRAIL is positioned as the operational backbone of Tiberius's Defence-as-a-Service (DaaS) business model, which claims to compress traditional defence acquisition timelines from 12+ years to under 2 years through software-style continuous iteration.

Commercially, Tiberius sells directly to allied governments and defence ministries under a tiered licensing model: approximately $5 million upfront for an IP licence to manufacture, plus $2.5 million in annual subscription fees for continued R&D updates and engineering support. It also generates revenue through government R&D contracts (including a $5 million UK Ministry of Defence contract for Sceptre development) and through regulated supplier certification fees on the GRAIL marketplace. Primary customer segments are NATO member governments, defence primes and OEMs, and defence-sector SMEs seeking access to procurement opportunities. The company has secured over 100 contractors and OEMs in its GRAIL Alliance and achieved 'Awardable' status on the US Department of War's CDAO Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.

Name

Tiberius Aerospace

Legal name

Tiberius Aerospace, Inc.

Website

https://tiberius.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tiberius Aerospace is a UK defence technology company developing advanced weapon systems — including the world-first Sceptre liquid-fuel ramjet 155mm artillery munition — and the GRAIL AI procurement platform, serving NATO governments through a Defence-as-a-Service licensing model that enables sovereign domestic manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Munitions and Weapons Systems

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Guided Missile & Rocket Manufacturing (IMABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tactical & Strategic Missile Systems (IMABAHAB), Military Aerospace Engines & Propulsion (IMABAMAD), Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG), Ordnance Components & Subassemblies (Casings, Liners, Guidance Sections) (IMABAHAL)

Keywords

• Precision-guided munitions
• Defense technology
• Missile systems
• Defence procurement software
• Artillery ammunition

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Weapon System Licensing: Licenses weapon system designs to governments for in-country manufacturing. Governments pay $5 million upfront for intellectual property license to manufacture, plus $2.5 million annual subscription for continual updates and support. Governments retain intellectual property and control over production.
2. GRAIL Platform Subscription: Subscription-based access to GRAIL AI platform for defence procurement optimization, component marketplace, and supplier certification services. Suppliers pay regulated fees to test and certify upgrades on the platform.
3. Government R&D Contracts: Receives contract funding from allied governments for rapid development of weapon systems. Secured approximately $5 million UK Ministry of Defence contract for Sceptre development with US Defense Innovation Unit facilitating independent verification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tiberius Aerospace develops advanced weapon systems including the Sceptre (TRBM 155HG) liquid-fuelled ramjet 155mm precision-guided artillery munition, the Invictus multi-mission missile, and the Vault vertical launch system. Through its GRAIL AI-powered platform and Defence-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, the company licenses weapon designs to allied governments for sovereign domestic manufacturing and provides a component marketplace for defence suppliers.

Product overview

Tiberius Aerospace is a defence technology company offering a platform-plus-modules architecture comprising advanced weapon systems and an AI-powered procurement ecosystem. The core product portfolio includes Sceptre (TRBM 155HG), a liquid-fuelled ramjet 155mm precision-guided munition; Invictus, a multi-mission missile; and Vault, a vertical launch system. These weapons operate alongside GRAIL, an AI-powered platform with two modules: Lethality (for cost-efficient lethality scoring) and Agility (for component marketplace and supplier collaboration). The Defense-as-a-Service (DaaS) model underpins the offering, enabling governments to license weapon designs for sovereign domestic manufacturing with continuous iterative upgrades. The Lab serves as the innovation hub for future capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sceptre (TRBM 155HG): Revolutionary liquid-fuelled, 155mm Ramjet extended-range precision-guided artillery munition reaching speeds of Mach 3.5, altitudes over 65,000 feet, and ranges up to 150km with circular error probability under 5m.
• GRAIL
• Invictus
• Vault
• DAAS (Defence-as-a-Service)

Products and services

• Sceptre (TRBM 155HG) A liquid-fuelled 155mm ramjet extended-range precision-guided artillery munition reaching Mach 3.5 speeds, altitudes exceeding 65,000 feet, with range up to 150km and circular error probability (CEP) under 5m. Features multi-fuel capability (diesel, JP-4, JP-8) and shelf life beyond 20 years. Designed for NATO-standard 155mm howitzer launch.
• GRAIL An AI-powered software collaboration platform comprising two modules: GRAIL Lethality, which calculates weapon system relative cost and efficiency against target sets; and GRAIL Agility, which establishes a component marketplace for suppliers to collaborate and compete. Reduces defence acquisition timelines from 12+ years to under 2 years.
• Invictus A multi-mission missile system, positioned as a larger rocket in Tiberius' product lineup, built with modular open-architecture design for continuous iteration and upgrade.
• Vault A vertical launch system offering as part of Tiberius' platform of advanced weapon systems with modular open architecture.
• Defence-as-a-Service (DaaS) A subscription-based procurement and licensing model that separates R&D from manufacturing, enabling rapid iteration, sovereign scalability, and continuous innovation. Governments pay approximately $5 million upfront for IP license and manufacturing rights, plus $2.5 million annual subscription for updates and support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Acquisition timeline reduction from 12+ years to under 2 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and flagship.

• Ark RoboticsstrategicTechnology or Integration · 9 April 2026Ark Robotics, a European technology company with strong presence across Ukrainian battlefield, partnering through GRAIL platform to access UK manufacturing capacity for scaling production of autonomous robotic systems validated in real operational environments.
• NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator (DIANA)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026Rob Murray, who led creation of NATO's DIANA and NATO Innovation Fund as NATO's inaugural Head of Innovation, joins Tiberius Advisory Board to advise on strategic partnerships and defence innovation ecosystem development.
• Defence, Security and Resilience Bank Development GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026Tiberius Advisory Board member Rob Murray serves as CEO of DSRB Development Group, working to establish new international financial institution to mobilise large-scale capital for defence and security investment among allied nations.
• US Department of War - Tradewinds Solutions MarketplacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2026GRAIL platform achieved 'Awardable' status through CDAO's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, making it available for US Department of War procurement of AI/ML, data, and analytics capabilities.
• UK Ministry of DefenceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025UK MoD awarded Tiberius Aerospace a contract for rapid trials and development of Sceptre, their liquid-fuelled 155mm ramjet extended-range precision-guided artillery munition. UK serves as launch customer, investing in early technology development cycle. US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) facilitates independent verification and validation.
• US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025DIU is facilitating independent verification and validation for testing of Sceptre technology. Strategic partnership positions Tiberius for broader US defence market entry.
• All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Defence TechnologycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2025Tiberius partnered with APPG on Defence Technology Secretariat to help shape future defence procurement models. Partnership enables engagement with UK Parliament on defence technology policy and provides insight into key developments impacting national security.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Helsing: European AI defence tech company at similar stage building AI-enabled sovereign defence capabilities for NATO governments. Closely comparable narrative on applying Silicon Valley software speed to European defence procurement and fielding AI-augmented military systems.
• Anduril Industries: US defence technology prime combining AI software with weapons hardware (loitering munitions, autonomy, counter-UAS). Closely comparable in offering a vertically integrated AI + weapons platform and competing directly with traditional primes on speed and cost.
• MBDA: European missile consortium (Airbus, BAE, Leonardo) and the dominant European supplier of guided weapons including artillery-launched guided munitions. Direct incumbent comparable to Sceptre and Invictus product lines.
• Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace: Norwegian defence group producing precision-guided artillery munitions (Naval Strike Missile, SMArt 155) and tactical missiles. Comparable European missile and guided artillery peer competing for NATO precision munitions share.
• Nammo: Norwegian-Finnish aerospace and defence company manufacturing precision-guided 155mm artillery ammunition including RAMJET-class concepts. Closest direct comparable to Sceptre in the ramjet 155mm category.

Emerging players

• Shield AI: US AI defence company building autonomous systems and Hivemind AI pilot. Comparable as a venture-backed AI-first defence company scaling hardware-software integrated platforms for NATO-aligned forces.
• Saronic: US venture-backed autonomous surface vessel company serving the US Navy. Comparable as an emerging venture-backed defence hardware company scaling production outside the traditional prime model and serving US Navy procurement pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Raytheon (RTX): Largest US missile and guided munition prime, producer of Excalibur 155mm precision round and a wide portfolio of tactical missiles. Direct competitor to Sceptre in the precision-guided artillery category and the primary incumbent Tiberius is positioning against.
• BAE Systems: Major UK-headquartered defence prime with deep MoD relationships and broad munitions portfolio including 155mm artillery lines. Comparable as the incumbent UK partner that Tiberius is disrupting with its DaaS licensing model.
• Palantir Technologies: Listed defence software prime supplying AI-driven operational and procurement platforms (Gotham, Foundry, Maven Smart System) widely deployed across US and allied defence ministries. Comparable to GRAIL's defence procurement AI value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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