AFTS

What AFTS does

AFTS GmbH is a German privately held technology company headquartered in Grünwald (near Munich) that develops blockchain-based digital platforms for military mobility and cross-border logistics. Its core product, the AFTS Platform (Trusted Digital Military Mobility Solution), digitizes NATO Form 302 customs procedures, diplomatic clearances, dangerous goods documentation, movement credits, and heavy/oversized transport permits, operating on a resilient multi-node blockchain architecture designed for degraded network conditions and strict governmental security requirements. The platform has achieved TRL 7 validation through participation in NATO interoperability exercises (CWIX25, ATCIC 2025, TIDE SPRINT 2025) and holds NATO ACT contracted partner status, with pilot engagements involving the Belgian General Administration of Customs and Excise and the Finnish Defence Forces.

The company targets three primary customer segments: NATO and allied military forces, national customs authorities, and defense industry partners (including Rheinmetall and GS1). AFTS operates an enterprise field sales motion, engaging directly with defense ministries, customs administrations, and military logistics departments, supplemented by participation in EDA Working Groups, the European Defence Fund SDMMS project, and presentations to EU Commission DG DEFIS. Revenue generation is positioned around licensing and platform deployment with a clear stated path toward European Defence Fund and multinational procurement contracts; the company is currently raising growth capital via a regulated Private Placement through the Tokenize.it digital securities platform. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company maintains a very small team of 1-10 employees with 40+ years of combined executive experience in IT, manufacturing, and complex project delivery.

Name

AFTS

Legal name

AFTS GmbH

Website

https://afts.biz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AFTS GmbH develops blockchain-based digital platforms that digitize NATO Form 302 customs procedures and cross-border military logistics for NATO member states, allied nations, customs authorities, and defense industry partners, operating under NATO ACT contractual partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Military Mobility Software

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Defense Communications (Secure Radios, SATCOM Terminals, Crypto) (IMABAGAG), Battlefield Networking, Tactical Data Links & Waveforms (IMABAOAJ)

Keywords

• Defense mobility software
• Military customs digitization
• Cross-border logistics platform
• Blockchain military clearance
• Form 302 processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Grünwald

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Digital Military Mobility Platform: Revenue generation through private placement investment opportunities for qualified investors via Tokenize.it platform. The company is addressing a multi-billion euro market in defense digitalisation with a clear path to European Defence Fund and multinational procurement contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AFTS develops and operates a blockchain-based digital military mobility platform that digitizes cross-border military logistics, including NATO Form 302 customs clearance, diplomatic clearances, dangerous goods documentation, movement credits, and heavy/oversized transport permits. The platform uses a resilient multi-node architecture designed for operation under adverse conditions and serves NATO member states, allied nations, customs authorities, and defense industry partners.

Product overview

AFTS GmbH offers the Trusted Digital Military Mobility Solution — a single integrated blockchain-based digital platform covering all core pillars of military mobility (customs procedures, diplomatic clearances, movement authorizations, dangerous goods documentation, and oversized/heavy transport permits) in one unified system. The core AFTS Platform serves as the foundational layer, while the CBMMG Platform (Cross-Border-Movement Military Goods) is a specialized implementation focused on digitizing cross-border movement of military goods and Form 302 customs clearance workflows. Both are built on the same resilient multi-node, blockchain infrastructure and are NATO ACT contracted with TRL 7 operational validation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AFTS Trusted Digital Military Mobility Platform A blockchain-based, multi-node digital platform that digitizes cross-border military logistics across NATO and allied states, covering NATO Form 302 customs clearance, diplomatic clearances, dangerous goods documentation, movement credits, and heavy/oversized transport permits. Built on a resilient multi-node architecture with advanced encryption for military and governmental environments.
• CBMMG Platform (Cross-Border-Movement Military Goods) A specialized implementation of the AFTS platform focused specifically on digitalizing the cross-border movement process for military goods, including NATO Form 302 customs clearance workflows. Operates on the same blockchain-based, multi-node resilient infrastructure as the core AFTS Platform and is NATO ACT contracted with TRL 6-7 operational validation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% faster clearance cycles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• NATO ACTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary contractual partner. AFTS develops and validates its digital military mobility platform in close cooperation with NATO ACT. The platform has been tested and validated in NATO interoperability exercises (CWIX, ATCIC).
• GS1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTest Partner at NATO CWIX25 interoperability exercise. GS1 standards support enables interoperability for supply chain tracking in defense applications.
• Bundeswehr University Munich (UniBw)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with research publication on 'Enabling Trusted and Interoperable Information Flows Using Blockchain Technology'. Collaborates on defense digitalization research.
• Steinbeis UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Steinbeis School of Future Tech & Digital Innovation for applied research and technology transfer initiatives in defense digitalization.
• European Defence Agency (EDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented at EDA Customs Working Group. Contributing to EDA Cat A Programme 'Harmonising Military Requirements Related to Customs' and EDF project 'Secure Digital Military Mobility System (SDMMS)'.
• EU Commission (DG DEFIS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform presented to EU Commission Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) for Ukraine support and military mobility initiatives.
• RheinmetallsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense industry partner shown in partnership logos section. Collaboration in defense digitalization ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Rebellion Defense: US defense software company building AI-enabled products for military and government customers. Comparable as a defense-focused software company targeting operational use cases across NATO and allied defense organizations.
• Anduril Industries: US-based defense technology company building software-defined defense systems with strong NATO/government customer traction. Comparable in profile as a venture-backed defense tech company disrupting traditional procurement with a software-first approach and direct government sales.
• Shield AI: Defence AI company focused on autonomous systems for military operations, with US and allied nation customers. Comparable as a venture-backed defense tech firm selling software-intensive capabilities to NATO and allied militaries.

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems Digital Intelligence: UK-based defense prime with significant defense IT, digital transformation, and secure communications capabilities serving NATO and allied governments. Comparable as a broader defense digital services provider whose portfolio overlaps with AFTS's military mobility and interoperability focus.
• Rheinmetall: German defense prime with a growing digital and logistics portfolio, and an existing AFTS partner. Comparable as a broader defense incumbent that integrates logistics and digital capabilities for NATO and European defense customers.
• Leonardo S.p.A. Italian defense and aerospace prime with strong C4ISR, secure communications, and defense IT offerings. Comparable as a European defense incumbent providing digital and logistics capabilities to NATO ministries and allied forces.
• Thales Group: European defense prime with significant presence in secure communications, C4ISR, and defense digitalization. Comparable as a major defense technology provider whose portfolio overlaps with AFTS's military mobility and secure communications positioning.
• Indra Sistemas: Spanish defense IT and digital transformation company serving NATO and EU defense customers. Comparable as a European incumbent providing defense software, logistics, and command-and-control capabilities to allied military forces.

Direct peers

• Helsing: European defense AI/technology company headquartered in Germany, building AI-enabled defense capabilities for NATO allies. Highly comparable to AFTS in geography, customer base, and focus on European defense digitalization, with similar profile of deep institutional partnerships and strong government traction.
• Palantir Technologies: Palantir provides data integration and decision-support platforms widely used by NATO militaries and defense agencies. Comparable to AFTS as a defense and government-focused software platform serving command, control, and operational logistics use cases at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/afts-biz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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