Defense Tech Startups

Doncasters is a designer and supplier of precision engineering components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, industrial gas turbine, and transportation sectors. The company partners with customers on critical programs through high-quality manufacturing, on-time delivery, and scalable capabilities.

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DreamHammer develops a platform for autonomous vehicles and data analytics, delivering actionable insights integrated into customer business systems. The company serves the energy, agriculture, construction, electronic security, defense, and government sectors across North America.

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Volatus Aerospace designs and manufactures uncrewed aircraft systems, counter-UAS platforms, and autonomous aerial solutions for defence, inspection, imaging, and data capture applications. The company serves government, commercial, and industrial customers requiring advanced drone technology and aerial intelligence capabilities.

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Dronehub builds autonomous drone infrastructure — charging stations, docking, and mission logistics — and licenses this IP while partnering on AI drone projects for defense, energy, rail, and sovereign logistics operators. The company designs drone-in-a-box systems with manufacturing in Poland's Aviation Valley and a US base in the Research Triangle, North Carolina.

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Dropla Tech develops AI-enabled threat detection systems for defense and humanitarian demining applications, utilizing edge computing to detect landmines, unexploded ordnance, IEDs, and drones with high precision in offline environments. The company serves NATO, Ukrainian forces, and European defense establishments with technology designed to operate in contested electromagnetic environments without cloud dependency.

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Druid Software provides mobile broadband communications solutions designed for defence and security operations, leveraging 4G/5G technology and COTS smartphone devices to deliver secure data-centric communications capabilities.

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Dubotech builds a sovereign, edge-native autonomy software layer that connects existing boats, drones, ground vehicles, sensors and undersea systems into a single coordinated fleet across air, land, surface and undersea domains. It serves defense and commercial operators in South Asia for maritime security, inspection and logistics missions.

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E-Band Communications manufactures ultra-low latency wireless radio systems operating in the 70/80 GHz and 71-86 GHz frequency bands for financial networks and mobile backhaul. The company serves carrier and financial network operators requiring high-capacity, low-latency microwave connectivity.

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EB Industries provides electron beam and laser beam welding services, offering technical expertise to help customers select the optimal welding process for their application requirements.

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EchoMAV develops solutions for unmanned systems, serving government agencies and private manufacturers with expertise in unmanned vehicle technology.

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EDALL Systems manufactures small UAVs/drones and provides related design and composite manufacturing services for the aerospace sector, serving government departments and companies in India. Operating since 2010, it focuses on customized UAV development and aerospace product engineering.

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EdgeForce develops deep technology solutions for India's defense and armed forces sector, leveraging AI and advanced computing to support military modernization and smart technologies.

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Edgewater provides enterprise IT management, cloud migration, and digital transformation services for federal government agencies. The company specializes in aligning business and technology needs through IT governance, operational management, and modernization strategies.

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Eilbeck Heavy Machining is an Australian heavy engineering company providing CNC machining, heavy fabrication and welding, and gear cutting/grinding services, along with turnkey engineering solutions. It manufactures and refurbishes large-scale components for the mining, rail and transport, defence, agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors across Australia.

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Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for short-distance regional aviation. The company designs sustainable aircraft to enable direct air travel to underserved communities.

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Electro Rent provides rental, leasing, and purchase options for test equipment with technical expertise and calibration services for organizations optimizing their operational efficiency and equipment utilization.

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Element Materials Technology provides materials testing, product qualification, and assurance services for customers in aerospace, space, defense, and energy sectors. The company operates two global business lines and serves highly regulated industries.

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ElFys develops black silicon photodetector technology for light sensing applications including health monitoring, analytical instrumentation, and security imaging. The Finnish company manufactures photodetectors using proprietary MEMS nanotechnology and atomic layer deposition, with mass production capabilities through both internal facilities and external foundry partnerships.

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Elsight develops proprietary hardware and software connectivity technology, including its Halo platform, that provides reliable communications links for unmanned aerial and ground systems such as drones and robots. The company serves the autonomous systems industry, including drone manufacturers, defense contractors, and public safety and BVLOS delivery operators.

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Elysium EPL is an Australian professional services firm that provides solutions and products across Defence, National Security, and other industries, working with government, universities, and industry clients. It supports clients through solution implementation and capability building.

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Emerald Technologies provides high-reliability manufacturing, design, and engineering solutions to customers operating in critical programs and end markets. The company serves industrial and defense-focused sectors with specialized technical capabilities.

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Empower AI applies commercial technologies and its own platform to support IT and mission-critical initiatives for U.S. federal government agencies. It focuses on solving government IT challenges through automation and data-driven services.

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EMXYS designs and manufactures high-performance electronic systems for space applications including satellite systems, defence equipment, and scientific instrumentation. The company addresses societal challenges through advanced space technology and embedded systems.

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Endeavour Aerospace is an Australian company developing dual-use aerospace technology, including solid rocket motors, propulsion, avionics, and guidance and control systems. It also operates the Red Sands Launch Range in the Australian Outback, with rocket motor products planned for 2027.

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