Defense Tech Startups

Cassi is an AI company building machine learning architectures designed to improve decision-making for governments, corporations, and individuals by delivering objective analysis and predictions free from psychological bias.

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Cellcrypt develops quantum-safe secure communication platforms offering encrypted messaging, voice calls, and file transfers in multiple deployment models. The company serves enterprises, government agencies, and critical infrastructure organizations requiring quantum-resistant encryption and data sovereignty.

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CERA is a response platform that provides public safety teams with mapping tools and actionable intelligence to coordinate operations during large, complex events such as sporting events, concerts, parades, and festivals. It targets law enforcement and operators of special events and private venues.

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Cerbair develops MEDUSA, a multi-band drone neutralization system that uses electromagnetic jamming to disrupt drone navigation across frequencies from 400 MHz to 6 GHz. The system serves defense and security organizations requiring site protection and event security.

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Certus Core builds IBIS™, an AI-powered data intelligence platform that combines speed and accuracy to transform scattered data into actionable insights for organizations. The solution serves enterprises and government agencies across defense and intelligence sectors seeking reliable data analysis without accuracy trade-offs.

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Chaac provides VR training modules, drone-based data collection, and photogrammetry solutions for immersive learning and field operations across industries including construction, surveying, and defense sectors.

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Chateauz provides a simulation and decision intelligence platform for evaluating infrastructure and capital decisions under uncertainty before deployment. Designed for energy, industrial, space, and defense sectors, it quantifies risk and creates an auditable record of decision-making processes.

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Chorus Intelligence provides software and training for investigators and analysts to conduct digital investigations, communications data analysis, and geolocation work. The company serves law enforcement and investigative agencies working with complex datasets.

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Chromalloy provides FAA-approved replacement parts and repair solutions for turbine engines used in aviation, energy, and military applications. The company operates as an independent aftermarket supplier, offering both new parts and refurbishment services to extend the lifecycle of engine components.

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Cigent develops data-at-rest security technology, including SSDs, firmware, and software, to protect data throughout its lifecycle against advanced data recovery and exfiltration. It serves defense, government, and commercial organizations, with solutions validated by US agencies such as NSA, NIAP, and DISA.

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Circle Optics develops 360-degree multi-camera imaging systems, including its Hydra product, which uses a patented method of aligning fields-of-view to eliminate image stitching. It targets aerospace, autonomous systems, and entertainment sectors for applications in situational awareness and immersive experiences.

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Civitanavi designs, develops, and manufactures high-precision inertial navigation and stabilization systems using FOG and MEMS technologies for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. The company is the only producer of high-performance ITAR-free inertial systems globally, competing with major international players across multiple application sectors.

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Claresys is a UK company that designs and supplies covert video surveillance products, including intrusive pinhole lenses, compact telephoto and long-range PTZ lenses, and ruggedised cameras. It serves specialist security and government end-users, offering custom and OEM optical and opto-electronic systems subject to UK export controls.

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ClearDrop develops a compact electronic device that uses invisible acoustic surface vibrations to clear water, mud, snow, frost, sand, and dust from protective glass without mechanical parts. The technology targets optical systems across industries including defense surveillance, sporting events, and smart agriculture.

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Cleyrop provides a sovereign Data & AI platform for organizations in sensitive sectors such as defense, aerospace, government, nuclear, and healthcare. Its products include a data management platform, a secure enterprise AI chat ("Le Druide"), and tools to build and deploy AI agents and apps, with hosting options including ISO27001, SecNumCloud, or on-premise. It targets the French/European market with an emphasis on data sovereignty.

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CloudPeek is an agentic AI platform for security operations that triages, investigates, hunts, and contains cyber threats across a customer's existing security stack at a configurable level of autonomy. It targets defence, national security, critical national infrastructure, and regulated industries, supporting cloud, on-premises, air-gapped, and disconnected deployments with customer-controlled data and models.

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CMI Group manufactures machined and assembled components for aerospace and defense industries, serving leading companies in these critical application sectors. The company prioritizes long-term customer partnerships and invests in technology and manufacturing capabilities to support complex production demands.

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Code Red Safety provides trained professionals and safety services including turnaround solutions, equipment rentals, rescue teams, staffing, training, auditing, and communications systems to industrial and construction workers across the United States.

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Cognovi Labs is a technology company developing "Psychological AI" grounded in behavioral science to model the human element for decision-making. It operates in two areas: defense and public-safety applications (including early suicide-risk detection and influence-campaign measurement) and a relationship-training assistant aimed at men.

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Columbia builds, operates, and maintains heavy-lift helicopters for missions in remote and challenging locations. Its services include aerial firefighting, defense, forestry, construction, and disaster relief.

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Concept Components is a precision manufacturer that produces machined parts and components using CNC technology for the aerospace, defense, electronics, medical, and microwave industries. Operating since 1988 from a 30,000 sq ft, AS9100-certified facility, it handles work ranging from miniature components to large-scale production runs.

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Verve Motion develops wearable exosuits that integrate robotics into worker apparel to reduce physical strain and measure load reduction in real time for employees in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations. The company's inaugural product, SafeLift, is designed to reduce daily strain for workers who repeatedly lift moderately heavy items.

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Coolfire develops mobile collaboration and situational awareness software that enables teams in military and enterprise settings to communicate and make real-time decisions. The company serves frontline personnel and large organizations requiring secure, mobile-first communication across distributed teams.

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CORAS offers an agentic simulation-intelligence platform that lets federal and defense decision-makers ask questions in plain language, connect and structure data from enterprise systems, and run models for budgeting, portfolio optimization, readiness, and workforce forecasting. It is built for U.S. government missions with FedRAMP High and IL5/6++ deployment across NIPR, SIPR, and secure DoW networks.

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