Defense Tech Startups

Immersive Wisdom offers a remote collaborative operations center platform that lets geographically dispersed personnel work together in 2D and 3D digital rooms using standard laptops, functioning even in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited-bandwidth (DDIL) or contested environments. It integrates sensor feeds, enterprise applications, maps, geospatial data, and video streams for defense and government customers, and is used across U.S. Department of Defense commands.

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IMPACT builds a containerized counter-drone defense system that autonomously detects, launches, and intercepts hostile drones, pairing two interceptors: HUNTER for close-range low-altitude threats and SABLE for fast, long-range movers. It targets protection of high-value sites such as data centers, power substations and plants, and airports.

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IMRSV builds software, including its ANVIL product, to help national defence and security organizations process mission-critical information and improve intelligence workflows and performance. It has focused for over a decade on supporting Canada and its allies.

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InergyTek makes portable power stations, including the Flex Tactical Power Station, developed through work with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army. The company sells durable portable energy hardware.

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Inertial Sense builds compact, low-cost precision navigation and positioning hardware that enables autonomy in devices such as drones, mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, precision agriculture equipment, and last-mile delivery vehicles. Founded in 2013 and now part of NovAtel/Hexagon, the company serves aerospace, defense, robotics, and industrial automation markets.

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infiniDome builds GNSS/GPS anti-jamming and protection systems that detect, filter, and suppress radio-frequency interference to keep satellite navigation reliable. Its products, such as the Aura GNSS protection system, serve drones, UAVs, autonomous vehicles, maritime systems, and military platforms in contested environments across defense and commercial operations.

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INFINIQ builds AURON, an AI operations (AX) platform that connects data, knowledge, AI, and workflows into a single system to speed up decision-making and automate operations. The company handles data construction, AI development, and platform operation end-to-end, serving industrial, public-sector, and defense customers.

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Inova Drone designs and manufactures small unmanned aircraft systems with modular, customizable designs for government, defense, industrial, and commercial applications. The systems integrate sensors, cameras, and 5G connectivity to deliver real-time data processing and mission-critical capabilities.

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INRCORE manufactures high-reliability passive magnetic components — including power inductors, transformers, and chokes — for OEMs in the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. The company offers over 500 standard components as well as custom-engineered solutions with AS9100D certification and full traceability.

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Insignito is a deep-tech company specializing in drone acoustics, whose DUMBO product uses passive long-range acoustic sensing and AI-driven analysis to detect drones (including RF-silent and tethered UAS) and filter out false alarms as part of a counter-UAS stack. It serves defense and security programs for applications such as border and perimeter security, critical infrastructure protection, and tactical force protection.

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Integer Technologies develops autonomous systems, sensors, energy management, manufacturing optimization, and cyber-physical resilience solutions for national security and industry customers. The company transforms research into applied technology across defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

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Intelic (formerly Avalor AI) builds NEXUS, command-and-control software for unmanned systems and robotics used in military operations, and Intelic BASE, a procurement hub for unmanned systems. It serves European defence ministries and defence companies, with a focus on the Netherlands and Ukraine.

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Builds Iris, an intelligence analysis agent based on activity-based intelligence tradecraft that delivers analytical answers on mission timelines, along with a digital twin environment where analysts train and operators rehearse against city-scale populations and simulated sensor activity. Serves the US intelligence community and combatant commands, with pilots offered to qualifying mission partners.

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Intrepid Networks offers Intrepid Response, a mission-critical collaboration platform for public safety field operations that combines messaging, location services, emergency notifications, and custom digital forms into one interoperable system. It serves federal, state, and local government agencies for multi-agency emergency coordination and situational awareness.

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Involve Space is an Italian company developing autonomous high-altitude and stratospheric platforms for real-time Earth observation and environmental/disaster monitoring. It operates in the space technology sector and has received Italian and European public funding for these projects.

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Ira Green, Inc. (IGI) manufactures and distributes United States military decorations, medals, insignia, and uniform-related and tactical accessories, selling through military exchanges and direct commercial channels online and by phone. It serves military personnel and offers over 50,000 SKUs.

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iRocket (Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.) develops next-generation reusable rockets and advanced propulsion technology for aerospace and defense customers, including work with the U.S. Department of Defense. The company provides responsive launch and propulsion systems and is based in New York.

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Iron Bow's Networking Practice designs and deploys secure, automation-driven network infrastructure for enterprise and U.S. defense customers, covering enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN, cloud-scale networking, tactical field deployments, and Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures. It offers consulting, design and architecture, and modernization services, including post-quantum cryptography and multi-vendor engineering for classified and unclassified networks.

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IronGate Capital Advisors is a venture capital firm that invests in companies and venture partnerships developing dual-use technologies for aerospace, defense, intelligence, and national security. It targets private-sector innovations that serve both U.S. national security requirements and complementary civilian demand.

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Irys provides AI-native cybersecurity, resilient IT, and adversarial simulation to modernize legacy infrastructure for defense agencies, governments, and Fortune 1000 enterprises. Its platforms secure and integrate systems to help institutions maintain operational readiness against evolving threats.

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Irys develops security, simulation, and modernization technologies for mission-critical institutions including government agencies and defense organizations. The company addresses cybersecurity, operational, and infrastructure threats through products designed for high-stakes environments where failure is not acceptable.

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İTÜ Çekirdek is the startup incubation center of İTÜ ARI Teknokent, offering acceleration and incubation programs that support technology-focused entrepreneurs with investment, mentoring, and global expansion. It runs programs including the TÜBİTAK BİGG investment-based entrepreneurship program and a Dual-Use accelerator focused on defense, aviation, and space sectors.

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JET Connectivity (formerly JET Engineering System Solutions) builds 5G hardware and software solutions designed to maintain connectivity in challenging environments, with a focus on maritime and defence applications. It serves partners and clients across multiple industries integrating its connectivity technology into their end-use applications.

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CBRE Government & Defense Services provides facilities management, advisory services, project management, and self-performed maintenance capabilities for complex and secure environments serving government and defense clients.

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