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Our Story.

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At Hyllus Systems, we took a different path from the very beginning.

While most startups focus on investor pitches and developing minimum viable products, we chose to directly engage with the Ukrainian army and fulfill their actual battlefield demands. This decision has made all the difference in our journey and impact.

Founded with the belief that true innovation comes from the frontlines, not boardrooms, we've quickly established ourselves as trusted partners to elite Ukrainian military units including the Azov Brigade, 3rd Assault Brigade, and 25th Brigade.

 

From Battlefield to Business.​

In just one year, we've:

  • Supplied €800,000 worth of critical equipment to Ukraine;

  • Built relationships with Ukrainian diplomats across Europe;

  • Established strong political connections throughout the country.

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Speed as a Strategic Advantage.​

We operate at four times the speed of anyone else in the market, progressing from prototype ideation to battlefield testing in just three weeks. This approach allows us to validate new technologies within six weeks, preparing them swiftly for mass production.

Our rapid development cycle isn't just about efficiency—it's about saving lives and providing European forces with the tools they need when they need them.

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Building European Independence.

Our mission extends beyond manufacturing drones. We're building an entire ecosystem aimed at breaking Europe's dependence on Chinese components and technology.

We aim to direct a network of specialized companies across the Netherlands and Europe, each focused on perfecting specific components or assembling different drone variants. Our goal is simple but ambitious: own the entire drone production supply chain end-to-end.

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Hyllus Systems provides a unique opportunity to strengthen ties between the Netherlands and Ukraine.

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As we expand production in 2025, we're not just creating cutting-edge defense technology—we're creating jobs and opportunities in the local Dutch economy while supporting Ukraine's defense needs.

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Looking Forward.

Our story is just beginning. With plans to reach production capacity of 10,000 units per month by the end of 2025 and expansion into multiple systems, Hyllus Systems aims to be positioned to be at the forefront of European defense innovation for years to come.

We don't just build products; we create what fighters on the ground demand. That distinction has made all the difference.

Our Team.

Albin Sela

Albin Sela

CEO

Electronic engineer, data scientist

Black belt lean six sigma

6 years in the defense industry

2 years Project manager for Thales defense

Alex Steady

Alex Jeffrey Steady

CIO

12 Years in Purchasing and Inventory Management Control

6 Years in Additive Manufacturing Production Management

3D Engineering

5 Years as Owner and CEO of BuildItRapid3D Prototyping and Manufacturing

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Saulo Waardenburg

CGO

Former Dutch Army. Over ten years experience in the Defence industry. Six years experience as defence lobbyist at PowerBrokers

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Jonathan Martin

CPO

3 years production supervisor

8 years of manufacturing

4 years of aviation maintenance in the US Army

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Thomas Brandes

CSO

Leiden University, Adv. MSc. International Relations & Diplomacy Interested in the roles of Technology and Economics in Security and Defence.

Alexander Terziev

Alexander Terziev

COO

3D chief designer

10 years experience in designing

3d printing manufacturing

processes

© 2025 by Hyllus Systems 

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