KEYDEF
Sketchpixel, LDA
Braga, Portugal
About
KEYDEF is a defense system integrator based in Braga, Portugal working in unmanned systems, counter-uas & air defense, simulation & training +4 more.
KEYDEF is a Portuguese technology company based in Braga that develops advanced defense, aerospace and security systems. Its portfolio covers flight and mission simulation and training devices for fighter and trainer aircraft, including F-16, F-15, T-6 and Cessna platforms; unmanned systems, including fixed-wing, amphibious and loitering munition drones and a counter-drone interceptor; secure communication systems, including HF/VHF aviation radios, satellite communications and encrypted data links; and aerospace-grade electronics for flight data recording and telemetry. The company also offers debriefing, courseware and knowledge management tools, and AI-based autonomous systems and virtual instructors. KEYDEF holds a NATO industrial security accreditation and a certified facility clearance for classified defense information, and is recognised as an R&D entity by the Portuguese National Agency of Innovation (ANI).
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FWD-200B
Medium-altitude long-endurance UAV
Military-grade UAV for high-altitude precision strikes and intelligence gathering, with a 15,000 ft service ceiling and 24-hour endurance.
YAMA
Killer drone
Small, low-observable drone that intercepts enemy drones mid-air, with built-in radar and autonomous target tracking and engagement.
Kaalbhairav Lite
Long-endurance UAV
Indigenously developed long-endurance UAV for precision strike and ISR missions, with 15-hour endurance.
Kaalbhairav Medium
Long-endurance UAV
Long-endurance UAV for precision strike and ISR missions, with 10-hour endurance and 150 kg maximum takeoff weight.
Kaalbhairav Heavy
Long-endurance UAV
Heavier variant of the Kaalbhairav long-endurance UAV family.
Loitering Munition
Loitering munition
Rapidly deployable loitering munition with modular electro-optical sensor or light warhead payload for ISR and tactical strike.
Tactical UAV for Precision Deployment
Tactical UAV
Tactical UAV for high-precision grenade deployment in defence and security operations.
NEXOR
Amphibious drone
Multi-thruster amphibious drone for deep-water inspection and subsea operations, reaching 300 m depth, with sonar and HD camera.
Fixed-wing amphibious drone
Amphibious drone
Fixed-wing drone transitioning between aerial and underwater operations for ISR, with sonar, USBL and acoustic modem.
F-16C/D flight training simulator
Flight training device
Full-fidelity F-16C/D simulator with authentic cockpit, avionics and weapon systems for air superiority, SEAD and close air support training.
F-15 flight training device
Flight training device
Flight training device with full cockpit replication, sensor simulation and multi-role mission scenarios.
T-6 primary pilot training simulator
Flight training device
Primary pilot training simulator with Virtual Instructor integration for ab-initio through advanced flight training.
D-Brief PC
Debriefing system
Post-mission debriefing system synchronising mission video, audio and data, with 3D reenactment and ACMI analysis.
KnowBook
Courseware and training lifecycle platform
Integrated platform for courseware, briefing and debriefing, mission rehearsal and training lifecycle management.
KEYLINK Aviation
Aviation communications system
Integrated HF and VHF aviation communication systems with secure, encrypted links and automatic frequency management.
KEYLINK Satellite
Satellite communications system
Secure satellite communication system for beyond-line-of-sight operations with encrypted uplink and downlink.
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Certifications
NATO Industrial Security Accreditation
Certified facility clearance for handling classified defense information (GNS_SAI/2026/202NS)
Awards
ANI Recognized Entity
