Defense Tech Startups

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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DART Aerospace designs, manufactures, and services mission-critical equipment and components for helicopters and commercial aircraft, including flotation systems, life rafts, landing gear, and cable cutters. The company serves aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators, offering repair and overhaul capabilities, aftermarket support, and extensive certification expertise across North America and Europe.

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Dash Labs is a forward-deployed engineering firm that builds custom software and AI/ML systems for enterprise and government customers, with past work including supercomputers for NASA, defense and intelligence deployments, and security systems for global banks. It develops Workstation, an enterprise-grade, private-cloud deployable AI harness for data-intensive, privacy-sensitive workloads.

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Data Blanket builds a rugged, easy-to-operate system for deploying and running fleets of autonomous drones that use machine vision and AI to detect and identify threats and deliver real-time aerial situational awareness. It targets high-risk operations such as emergency response and public safety teams.

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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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DataPath provides satellite communications solutions and services for defense and government markets, with expertise in mission-critical operations and fleet management.

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Datenna provides intelligence on China's defence industrial base, offering analysis of entities, procurement flows, ownership structures, and key personnel involved in military and civil-commercial fusion activities.

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Hadrian builds AI-powered, automated factories that manufacture precision components for the aerospace and defense industrial base. Its Opus platform interprets legacy designs and automates manufacturing and inspection, and the company offers production on-demand, manufacturing-as-a-service, and full factories-as-a-service in the US.

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Davista develops a cybersecurity platform called Heimdall that helps organizations understand, intervene, and improve their security and risk posture. The company serves corporate security teams and school safety operations.

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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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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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Dedicated Systems Australia supplies embedded system software, firmware, and COTS hardware for critical and defense/avionics markets, including AI edge inference accelerators for rugged avionics platforms. It serves customers in Australia and New Zealand.

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Deepwave Digital designs AI-driven RF, wireless, and edge computing systems for real-time signal classification, detection, and spectrum intelligence. It serves defense, aerospace, telecommunications, government, and research customers with custom silicon, software-defined radio integration, and embedded AI platforms.

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Defence Nutrition Australia is a membership-based industry alliance, run by former ADF personnel, that connects Australian food and nutrition businesses to build sovereign supply capability for military rations and national food security. It offers vendor listing, an industry uplift program, and a digital capability platform to help members contribute to defence food supply and research projects with Australian universities.

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Defense Catalyst provides AI-powered simulations and training for federal contracting professionals to develop acquisition and procurement decision-making skills through realistic scenarios and performance feedback.

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DEFENSEWERX is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates innovation hubs across the US, acting as a neutral facilitator connecting businesses, academia, and government organizations to develop solutions for the Department of War and other government customers. It supports defense innovation, technology transfer, and workforce development for military and warfighter needs.

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Delair builds long-range professional drones and mission-planning software for inspecting and mapping linear infrastructure such as electric power transmission and distribution lines. Its systems, used by asset managers and subcontractors including French power operator RTE, integrate with data analytics platforms to assess infrastructure condition and support maintenance planning.

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Delta Black Aerospace designs and manufactures the RAIDER 330, a hybrid-electric unmanned aerial system for military and defense applications. The system combines vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with extended endurance and modular payload capacity for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

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Dexter Magnetic Technologies develops and manufactures magnetic solutions and components for industrial applications. The company serves diverse industries through engineering and quality-focused product offerings.

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Diamond Microwave manufactures high-performance GaN solid-state microwave power amplifiers for radar, communications, and directed energy applications across terrestrial, airborne, and space systems. It offers broadband, medium-power, high-power, and custom amplifier solutions optimized for size, weight, and power constraints.

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DSSP develops and manufactures specialized propellant chemicals for aerospace and energy applications, including green monopropellants and ionic liquid oxidizers.

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Dispatcher is an aerial intelligence system that turns drones into autonomous agents for real-time patrols, incident response, and intelligence gathering in critical environments. It serves sectors including construction, agriculture, and heavy industry with applications such as site monitoring, crop stress detection, and asset integrity checks.

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Disruptive Industries develops technology for proactive threat attribution and discovery, enabling organizations in defense, government, and corporate sectors to identify threats before they materialize and uncover patterns in open-source intelligence that others overlook.

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DIT-MCO manufactures electrical circuit analyzers and wiring harness testing equipment for aerospace, defense, and commercial aviation industries. The company provides automated test systems and handheld analyzers used to verify complex electrical wiring and cable installations.

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