Defense Tech Startups

Commcrete develops satellite communications (SATCOM) systems that deliver secure voice and data connectivity for mobile, mission-critical operations in denied, obstructed, or remote environments. The company serves government, defense, and public safety organizations including first responders, tactical units, and special operations teams.

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CoreOne creates and implements exercises, red cell operations, and test environments that simulate modern threats for national security clients. It focuses on intelligence, analysis, and strategic foresight to address complex national security and defense challenges.

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FieldFab produces ruggedized, portable 3D printers designed to manufacture mission-critical parts in harsh and austere environments. The system operates across extreme temperature ranges and demanding field conditions, serving tactical and defense applications requiring on-site manufacturing capabilities.

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Craxel builds Black Forest, a data infrastructure platform that consolidates an organization's fragmented data into a unified, AI-ready knowledge asset and enables real-time contextualized queries and knowledge graphs at scale. It is aimed at large enterprises with massive data challenges and can be deployed on cloud, on-premises, or edge infrastructure with built-in zero trust security.

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Creation Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider offering design, manufacturing, supply chain, order fulfillment, and aftermarket solutions to OEM customers. Founded in 1991, it operates manufacturing facilities globally and serves more than 200 OEM customers.

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Creoir provides embedded, on-device Voice AI technologies — including automatic speech recognition, text-to-speech, and speech signal enhancement — that operate without cloud connectivity. It serves civilian industries and the defence sector, integrating voice user interfaces into products such as defence command-and-control systems, critical communications devices, and industrial automation and robotics.

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Critical Response Group develops mapping and emergency preparedness solutions, including its Collaborative Response Graphic, to improve communication and coordination among first responders and stakeholders during crises. The company applies military reconnaissance techniques to public safety, serving communities and response units.

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Critical Materials Group manufactures and distributes military-grade explosive materials for defense arsenals, aiming to remove single points of failure in the supply chain. The company holds federal certifications required for producing and distributing such materials.

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Cryptic Vector develops offensive cyber capabilities, low-SWaP ISR/EW platforms, and engineering automation tools for military and defense operators working in contested cyber and electromagnetic environments. Its work spans offensive cyber, compact electronics, and mission enablement.

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CSA Associates provides consulting and support services to U.S. federal agencies, working on tasks such as complex weapon systems acquisition and large-scale modernization. Its teams operate in data and operations centers, on training ranges, in laboratories, and at shipyards to support federal missions.

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Cumberland Additive is a contract manufacturer specializing in metal and polymer 3D printing (additive manufacturing) and CNC machining, offering design engineering services and Powder Bed Fusion technology. It produces prototypes through serial production parts for the aerospace, defense, space, and energy markets, with operations in Austin, TX and Pittsburgh, PA.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[{"full_name": "Dawne Hickton", "title": "Chair, CEO & President"}, {"full_name": "Bill Freyvogel", "title": "Chief Commercial Officer"}, {"full_name": "Johnathan Chen", "title": "Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer"}, {"full_name": "Mike Celardo", "title": "Chief Technology Officer"}, {"full_name": "Bobby Goldsberry", "title": "Chief Operating Officer"}]

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Cyberhill Partners builds, deploys, and manages enterprise AI systems for government and defense customers, drawing on experience within the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Its work includes AI-powered curriculum management, enterprise stack optimization, national biosurveillance, and cybersecurity for classified missions.

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Cyndr offers a capability intelligence platform that maps organisations, research activity, and technologies across national security and emerging technology ecosystems. It helps investors—including venture capital firms, strategic investors, and government-backed innovation funds—discover emerging companies, evaluate technology relevance, and monitor developments across defence, intelligence, and national security domains.

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D-Fend Solutions develops counter-drone takeover technology, including its EnforceAir system that uses cyber-based detection and mitigation to safely land rogue drones. It serves government agencies such as military, homeland security, and law enforcement, along with airports and critical infrastructure sites.

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Dark Wolf Solutions provides intelligence services, DevSecOps software development, penetration testing, incident response, and machine learning solutions to defense, intelligence, and Fortune 500 customers.

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DarkSaber Labs develops tactical AI and a cloud-based platform that fuses fragmented sensor and SIGINT/EW data into real-time, actionable insights for military operators working in disconnected and contested environments. It builds these tools for U.S. and allied special operations communities such as SOCOM and JSOC.

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DataMaker builds an all-in-one AI platform covering data preparation through AI development, including its Synapse product and domain-specific AI agents. The company applies AI to industries such as defense, agriculture (including aquaculture and precision farming), and personalized budget management, and has built AI training datasets and supported data-related projects.

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Gilat DataPath builds satellite communications (SATCOM) equipment and network management software, including its MaxView management platform and DKET terminal systems, for commercial and military users operating in remote locations. It also provides technical support, field services, and sustainment/repair services for critical communications networks.

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Datenna provides structured, verified data intelligence on China, covering 50M+ Chinese entities collected from Chinese-language primary sources and resolved to individual entities. It serves government, defence, intelligence, compliance, and corporate teams to screen, investigate, and monitor Chinese entities, mapping state ownership, military ties, funding, and procurement history.

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Daya Defense develops affordable, scalable end-to-end defense systems designed to counter low-cost threats such as drone swarms and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Its solutions target border protection and asset security in the defense sector.

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Decision Sciences develops imaging technology for port-of-entry security that scans cargo to detect concealed contraband and threats. It aims to distinguish illicit goods from legitimate trade flows and reveal hidden voids used to conceal contraband.

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Decisive Point is a venture capital firm that invests in deep-tech startups building critical technologies for defense, energy, and infrastructure. It also helps portfolio companies capture federal R&D funding, win government contracts, and navigate regulatory compliance and appropriations.

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Deep Labs develops Large Signal Model (LSM) technology and a signals intelligence decisioning platform aimed at understanding broader situational context rather than isolated data points. It targets nation states' critical infrastructure and AI-powered decision-making.

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Deepnight develops software that uses deep neural networks to turn commodity electro-optical (EO) cameras into low-light night vision, recovering usable imagery in near-total darkness such as moonless starlight. Its technology is applied to defense uses including counter-UAS systems deployed at U.S. Air Force installations.

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