Defense Tech Startups

NOVI builds space compute and AI infrastructure, including flight-proven On-Board Computers, Mission-as-a-Service capabilities, and GENIEedge multi-sensor smart satellites that process sensor data directly in orbit and transmit only actionable results. Its systems serve defense and intelligence customers for applications such as Geo-Intelligence, Missile Defense, Space Autonomy, Lunar Operations, and Satellite Servicing.

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NP Aerospace manufactures composite armour and integrates vehicles, producing lightweight survivability solutions from advanced materials for defence and security applications. It also offers vehicle systems, support, and engineering services aimed at military and security personnel.

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Nucleon Cyber operates an Adversary-Generated Threat Intelligence (AGTI) platform that uses patented polymorphic deception sensors to engage live threat actors and produce real-time intelligence mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. It serves governments, national CERTs, and defense organizations for sovereign cyber defense across critical infrastructure sectors, and offers attack surface management and sector-based threat segmentation.

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Nukleas provides back-office automation and compliance management software for small government contractors. The platform handles timekeeping, contract management, expense tracking, travel authorization, billing, and regulatory compliance for defense contractors supporting the U.S. military supply chain.

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N0 Labs develops an open environment simulation platform that enables robotics and AI teams to accelerate robot development and testing by providing tools for perception and action systems.

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Obviant is a defense acquisition data platform that combines thousands of structured and unstructured sources to provide budget, program, and organizational intelligence. It serves defense companies, government agencies, and investors working in the defense technology sector.

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Odin Dynamics develops technology aimed at supporting global deterrence and defense.

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Omelas develops Atreus, an agentic AI workbench that synthesizes multilingual and multidomain intelligence from siloed datasets to generate reports and presentations for analysts. The platform is deployed with US government agencies and geopolitical risk firms.

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Open Ocean Robotics builds autonomous, solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) that collect maritime data and provide real-time awareness for maritime security, environmental science, offshore energy, and port monitoring. Its platforms support missions such as coastal surveillance, illegal fishing enforcement, wildlife and climate monitoring, and critical maritime infrastructure security using AI-driven detection.

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Operative Experience (OEI) designs high-fidelity patient simulators for healthcare and tactical medicine training, including labor and delivery (OB) and trauma care systems. Its products serve healthcare providers, first responders, and military medical personnel, with simulators accredited by the U.S. Army for combat and emergency care training.

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OpsLab develops software for air operations optimization that simplifies logistics and improves operational readiness for the U.S. military and commercial airlines.

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Optic Digital is a division of Optic Security Group that provides IT and security professionals and services to business clients, including client relationship management and HR/resourcing to match talent to customer needs. It operates in New Zealand.

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Optics11 develops fiber-optic sensing systems designed for harsh operating environments, providing ultra-sensitive, low-power monitoring of temperature, pressure, strain, and vibration. Its solutions serve defense, energy infrastructure, and industrial operators for asset monitoring and security.

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Orbit provides satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals and systems for airborne, maritime, and ground platforms, including multi-platform terminals for vehicles, vessels, and mobile forces. It serves commercial and government/defense customers.

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Origin Robotics builds BEAK, a man-portable, drone-launched precision-guided weapon system with a range of up to 15 km. The jamming-resistant system is marketed for military and battlefield use, positioned as a lower-cost alternative for precision strikes.

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ORKID is an aerospace startup building dual-use VTOL unmanned aerial systems, including its ORKID 260VTOL platform, for defense and commercial missions such as ISR, counter-UAS, mapping, precision surveying and wildfire mitigation. Its drones feature onboard SATCOM connectivity, BVLOS operation and electric propulsion, and are made using additive manufacturing for customization.

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Osavul develops Nebula, a platform that gives analysts and operators access to open source and hard-to-reach data along with analytical and AI tools to detect information threats, analyze narratives, and provide automated early warning and sentiment analysis. It serves analysts and operators monitoring the information environment.

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Oureon Technologies develops sensing systems — including radar, acoustic sensors, passive RF, and airspace awareness software — for defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure customers. It serves the US military, American cities, and allied nations.

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Outpost Technologies develops technology solutions for government and commercial customers.

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Oversight develops a collaborative edge-AI operating system for critical operations, supporting mission planning, training, live execution, and debrief for military and law enforcement units. Its platform uses data fusion, computer vision, and AI-driven insights, and has been used by IDF and police special operations forces.

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PABLO AIR develops swarm-intelligent drone technologies, including military swarm combat drone systems, AI-based industrial drone inspection and safety solutions, and drone light shows for performances, along with ground control systems and swarm coordination software. The South Korean company applies its unmanned vehicle swarm coordination technology across defense, industrial, and entertainment sectors.

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Pacific Systems is a defense contractor that provides parts, maintenance, and logistics support to the US Department of Defense across all military branches globally.

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Packet Digital develops power systems and power management technologies for autonomous systems operating in air, sea, land, and space, including unmanned aircraft and solar products. It also provides engineering services and embedded software work for these applications.

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Paragon Networks manufactures and supplies portable tactical fibre optic reels, pre-terminated fibre optic cable assemblies, and armoured and non-armoured fibre optic and copper cabling. Its rugged, MIL-spec cabling serves data communications, audio visual, and industrial customers across the broadcast/media, oil and gas, and defense sectors.

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