SKYLD Security and Defence Ltd has been recognised in the 5th edition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Middle East & Cyprus programme, receiving distinction in both the Rising Star and Women in Leadership categories.
This recognition marks an important milestone for SKYLD and reflects the company’s continued growth, entrepreneurial drive and commitment to developing innovative technology solutions for defence, security and operationally demanding environments.
In the official Deloitte Technology Fast 50 5th Edition Middle East & Cyprus report, SKYLD is listed as a Rising Star Winner, ranked 22nd in the category, under Cyprus and the Security & Defence industry. SKYLD Security and Defence is also recognised in the Women in Leadership category, further highlighting the company’s inclusive leadership structure and contribution to the regional technology ecosystem.
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme celebrates fast-growing and high-potential technology companies across the Middle East and Cyprus. The Rising Star category recognises companies that show strong growth potential, while the Women in Leadership category highlights companies that meet the programme criteria and are either led by a female CEO or have a founding team comprised of at least 50% women.
For SKYLD, this recognition comes at a significant period of growth. As a Cyprus-based SME active in defence, security, ICT and software development, the company continues to contribute to advanced technology areas including command and control systems, AI-enabled situational awareness, unmanned systems, maritime and border surveillance, critical infrastructure protection, and European defence and security research projects.
The recognition also reinforces SKYLD’s position as an emerging technology company with strong regional and European potential. Through its participation in European Defence Fund and security-related R&D projects, SKYLD continues to develop solutions that support operational resilience, innovation and trusted collaboration across the defence and security ecosystem.
SKYLD extends its appreciation to Deloitte Middle East for this recognition and congratulates all companies included in the 5th edition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Middle East & Cyprus programme.
This achievement belongs to the SKYLD team and reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, responsible growth and technology development with real operational value.
