Defense Tech Startups

Symetrica develops radiation detection hardware — handheld devices, backpacks, mobile units, and static and modular portals — along with its device-agnostic Discovery software that integrates threat detection assets into a centralized interface. Its products serve homeland security and military customers across borders, ports, airports, and cities.

1 investor

Synergy ECP is a technology services provider for the U.S. defense and intelligence community, offering integrated data solutions, cybersecurity operations, and mission enablement. It combines architecture, engineering, DevSecOps, cloud modernization, Zero Trust security, and AI/ML to support government mission systems.

1 investor

Tacteris Systems builds software for military operations, including Maestro for all-domain planning and insights and Forte for strategic logistics, deployment, and sustainment. Its products target defense users operating in modern battlefield environments.

1 investor

Tactical Edge Systems builds deployable power and communications hardware for remote and infrastructure-denied environments, including tethered relay towers, mesh networking, and on-demand hydrogen fuel. Its systems are aimed at governments, defense primes, and military operators, and have been validated through NATO and U.S. defense programs.

1 investor

Talon Defense develops cyber solutions for national security and defense missions, spanning vulnerability discovery, threat intelligence, malware analysis, exploit development, and AI-enabled cyber and information operations. It serves government and defense organizations with offensive and defensive capabilities.

1 investor

Teal Drones builds the Teal 2, an American-made small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) with EO/IR thermal imaging for short-range reconnaissance and nighttime operations. It serves military, law enforcement, firefighting, wildlife management, and industrial inspection users, and holds a Blue UAS Certification from the U.S. Department of Defense.

1 investor

TEKEVER is a pan-European technology company that builds AI-enabled autonomous unmanned aerial systems and provides related data and intelligence services. Its platforms serve military and civilian customers, including defense ministries and maritime authorities, for surveillance, security, defense, and environmental monitoring missions.

1 investor

Telespro Finland specializes in high-quality and innovative medical and emergency response products, with particular expertise in perioperative thermal management for surgical patients and protective clothing for emergency personnel.

1 investor

Teletactica develops video intelligence technology, with a featured product offering long-range (150 km) video intelligence capabilities. The company operates in the defence and security sector and is a member of the Estonian Defence and Security Industry Innovation Cluster.

1 investor

Tenna Systems offers a software-driven spectrum resilience platform that fuses airborne, space, and terrestrial data into a real-time RF picture for threat geolocation, interference detection, and electronic warfare resilience. It serves defense and government, aviation, telecommunications, UAV/UGV operators, tele-operations, and V2X applications.

1 investor

Tercero develops edge AI technology for Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), building FPGA-based systems and subsystems for forward-deployed intelligent sensors and autonomous unmanned systems in defense applications. Its technology uses a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) to bring AI to size, weight, and power (SWaP) constrained defense edge applications.

1 investor

Terran Orbital manufactures satellite platforms and spacecraft, offering flight-proven vehicles with interchangeable, configurable components for government and commercial partners. It supports missions in defense, Earth observation, and deep space exploration.

1 investor

Terrion is building an integrated domestic supply chain for synthetic graphite in the United States, covering feedstock through finished material for defense, energy, and industrial applications. The company aims to reduce U.S. reliance on imported synthetic graphite used in lithium-ion batteries, nuclear reactor cores, and hypersonic and industrial systems.

1 investor

Tessellated Inc. develops high tensile-strength engineered composite thin films produced via roll-to-roll manufacturing, working with U.S. defense and government agencies on applications including aircraft, body armor, ballistic protection, and lighter vehicles for emissions reduction. Developed in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, the material targets aerospace, defense, and energy markets.

1 investor

Tharros (formerly ANALYGENCE) provides cybersecurity tools and vulnerability expertise, including a vulnerability disclosure platform, cyber range development, penetration testing kits, and red/blue/purple team operations. It serves U.S. federal government agencies with cyber research, operations, and capability development for mission defense.

1 investor

The Whiskey Project Group designs, engineers, and manufactures operator-focused, high-performance watercraft for commercial and mission-specific maritime use, offered through its NAiAD and VYCOR brands. It also provides custom on-water solutions, project management, and specialised capability delivery for clients with unique requirements.

1 investor

ThermAvant Technologies designs and manufactures oscillating heat pipe (OHP) thermal management solutions and thermal straps for aero-defense and high-technology customers, including government and commercial spaceflight applications. It is an AS9100/ISO9001 certified vertically integrated manufacturer serving private and government aerospace and defense clients.

1 investor

Theseus builds robotic situational awareness software using visual positioning for drones that operate in GPS-denied environments. The company serves military and defense platforms, providing a Micro Visual Positioning System designed for contested operational conditions.

1 investor

Thirdeye Systems develops AI-based detection, classification, and object recognition software using deep neural networks, combining data science and electro-optical engineering expertise. Its analytics product runs on third-party EO/IR (electro-optical/infrared) systems.

1 investor

Thyra develops counter-drone (C-UAS) systems, including an interceptor drone and launch station used to detect and neutralize drone threats. It offers a man-portable MANPAD variant with lock-before-launch autonomous targeting and a stationary remote launcher that stays battery-ready for deployment from concealed positions.

1 investor

Tenna operates a software-driven spectrum resilience platform that fuses airborne, space, and terrestrial data into a real-time picture of RF coverage gaps and interference for threat detection, geolocation, and electronic warfare resilience. It serves defense and government, aviation, tele-operations, UAV/UGV, telecommunications, and V2X operators managing connected and moving systems.

1 investor

Top Aces provides contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training for allied military and naval air forces, operating a fleet of fighter and jet aircraft including F-16, A-4 Skyhawk, and Alpha Jet. Founded in 2000 by former fighter pilots, the company delivers advanced operational air combat and electronic warfare training in the defense sector.

1 investor

TrackDeep provides AI-powered drone detection, tracking, and pilot localization services for critical infrastructure, public safety, and defense sectors.

1 investor

Transcend Robotics builds mobile robots, including the Vantage and Mini Vantage with modular payloads, featuring patented automatic stair- and obstacle-climbing mobility for tactical response teams. The robots support capabilities such as non-lethal hot gas delivery and signal wall penetration, and are designed to be self-serviceable and affordable to buy and maintain.

1 investor