Defense Tech Startups

Pivot is an AI operating system for procurement that manages the complete procurement lifecycle in a single platform, built on a modern data layer with real-time ERP connections and AI agents for tasks such as benchmarking, intake requests, and negotiations. It serves enterprises, including high-growth tech companies and Fortune 500 firms, across finance and procurement functions.

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Evitado develops autonomous systems for airside operations at commercial airports and defense applications, addressing collision prevention, visibility, and labor shortages.

2 investors

Evolve Dynamics is a UK-based manufacturer of drones for the defence sector, designing and producing unmanned aerial platforms. The company has operated in the drone industry for over ten years with sovereign UK manufacturing.

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Exacttrak offers hardware-based cybersecurity solutions that add a layer of device-level defence to existing corporate cyber policies. Its SmartSafe technology lets organizations contain threats, control device access, remotely manage storage, and locate devices even when powered off.

2 investors

Expedition Technology develops signal, image, and multi-INT solutions for defense and intelligence agencies, addressing complex command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance challenges.

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EyeROV designs and operates remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for underwater inspection, deep-sea exploration, and infrastructure assessment. The company serves infrastructure, energy, maritime, defense, and search-and-rescue sectors globally.

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Falkonry builds AI software for operational excellence, helping large organizations analyze operational data to improve readiness and resilience for their operational decision makers. It focuses on the digital transformation of industrial operations in the frontiertech and defensetech space.

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Farsight Vision develops software for spatial data processing and situational awareness, including 3D modeling, anomaly detection, and real-time object detection capabilities. The platform serves military and defense operations for reconnaissance, targeting, and decision-making in GPS-denied environments.

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FibrX provides 24/7 non-invasive structural health and corrosion monitoring for critical infrastructure using fiber optics, AI, and cloud computing. The platform serves energy, defense, space, and other sectors that require real-time monitoring and predictive analytics to prevent failure.

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FifthDomain provides a platform for training and developing cybersecurity workforces across global institutions, with a focus on practical, hands-on training environments. The company serves organizations seeking to build and enhance their cyber defense capabilities across the entire employee lifecycle.

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FireSwarm develops autonomous ultra-heavy-lift drone systems and a mission coordination platform for wildfire suppression, logistics, resupply, and emergency operations in smoke, low-visibility, and remote terrain conditions. Its platform lets a single operator supervise multiple heavy-lift aircraft, serving wildfire response and firefighting agencies.

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Flarebright develops patented software and machine learning technologies that add capabilities such as autonomous flight and flight safety systems to robotic and crewed vehicles, including drones. The company runs an accelerated R&D program using non-exquisite hardware and developed the SnapShot nanodrone.

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Flyseneca develops products that support firefighters in wildland fire operations across the US and allied nations, focusing on use cases that improve safety and efficiency in initial attack and beneficial fire support.

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Forged Solutions Group manufactures precision forgings from various metal alloys for aerospace, defence, and space applications, offering design support, heat treatment, machining, and materials testing. The company serves global blue-chip customers through facilities in the UK and USA.

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Frankenburg Technologies develops affordable, mass-manufacturable guided missile systems and counter-drone platforms for European defence. The company builds air and missile defence solutions for rapid replenishment and sustained industrial-scale operations.

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Fulcrum Autonomy develops autonomy and related capabilities aimed at tactical and strategic advantage for defense and national security customers.

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GALLS supplies uniforms, equipment, and tactical gear to law enforcement, military, fire, EMS, corrections, and security personnel. The company operates as a direct supplier to public safety agencies and departments with over 50 years of market presence.

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Genasys manufactures and sells software platforms and long-range acoustic hailing devices for emergency warning, mass notification, and critical event management to government agencies, law enforcement, and enterprise organizations in sectors including utilities, manufacturing, and healthcare.

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GigaIO develops ruggedized mobile datacenter hardware that runs AI inference, machine learning, and deep learning workloads at the edge without cloud dependency. The company serves defense, intelligence, energy, oil & gas, media, broadcasting, and sports analytics sectors with its Gryf platform.

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Air (formerly Govini) offers an AI-native Enterprise Readiness platform that integrates commercial data, enterprise systems, and operational data into a "Readiness Graph" to forecast issues, prioritize recommendations, and coordinate resources. It serves defense and national security organizations, supporting tasks such as materiel release, vendor due diligence, and replacement part identification for the warfighter.

2 investors

Green Aero designs, simulates, manufactures, and tests advanced propulsion systems and engines in-house for next-generation aircraft. Its propulsion products target applications including target drones, cruise missiles, and UAVs.

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Greensea IQ develops autonomous navigation, robotics, and software systems for subsea operations serving defense, maritime, energy, and science organizations. The platform combines AI-driven autonomy and real-time navigation for remote operations in marine environments.

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Ground A develops ground-to-air directed-energy laser systems for air defense.

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Guardian RF builds sensing technology to provide visibility and monitoring of low-altitude airspace. The company serves operators and stakeholders requiring airspace awareness and management capabilities.

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