Defense Tech Startups

ITC Federal delivers automation, AI, and IT infrastructure solutions to U.S. government agencies in defense, homeland security, and law enforcement. The company serves the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Department of Defense with technology implementations designed for national security missions.

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İTÜ Çekirdek is the startup incubation center of İTÜ ARI Teknokent, offering acceleration and incubation programs that support technology-focused entrepreneurs with investment, mentoring, and global expansion. It runs programs including the TÜBİTAK BİGG investment-based entrepreneurship program and a Dual-Use accelerator focused on defense, aviation, and space sectors.

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Jackal Industries develops counter-autonomy and electronic warfare systems, including attritable electronic decoy payloads that integrate with uncrewed air, ground, and sea platforms to deceive enemy sensors, along with EW training packages and a data platform. It serves military warfighters and defense customers operating in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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JANUS Research is a defense-focused organization providing research, analysis, and solutions for government customers. The company serves U.S. military branches and aerospace agencies.

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Jeppesen provides aviation navigation, flight planning, crew scheduling, dispatch, and trip support products and services for business, commercial, general, and government/military aviation operators. Its offerings span international trip planning, fueling, crew pairing, and mission management for air operations worldwide.

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JET Connectivity (formerly JET Engineering System Solutions) builds 5G hardware and software solutions designed to maintain connectivity in challenging environments, with a focus on maritime and defence applications. It serves partners and clients across multiple industries integrating its connectivity technology into their end-use applications.

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A UK initiative that applies AI to biosecurity, aiming to strengthen the country's resilience to biological threats. It operates as the AI Biosecurity Lab, supported by government funding and company commitments.

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CBRE Government & Defense Services provides facilities management, advisory services, and project management for complex and secure government and defense environments worldwide.

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Jonathan Engineered Solutions manufactures precision mechanical components including ball-bearing slides, brackets, trays, cable management systems, and custom machined parts for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. The company serves military, aerospace, server/data storage, and industrial sectors with custom-engineered solutions and assembly services.

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Kairos Aero Technologies develops, tests, and delivers uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), smart munitions, and counter-UAS training solutions for military and defense users. Its offerings include autonomous tactical aircraft, AI and advanced communication systems, and a drone threat simulation service for training soldiers.

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Kalibre provides a monitoring and correlation platform for land mobile radio (LMR) networks that maps faults and alarms to their impact on coverage, service continuity, and user safety. It serves NOC teams, communications managers, and operational leaders at emergency services, public safety, and critical radio infrastructure organisations, integrating with ASTRO25, backhaul, power, voice logging, and ITSM systems.

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Karman designs, develops, and manufactures integrated systems for missile, defense, and space missions, including payload protection and deployment, aerodynamic interstage systems, and propulsion systems. It serves defense and space customers with offerings spanning hypersonics, integrated defense systems, launch vehicles, spacecraft, and lunar landers.

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Keel provides precision machining, fabrication, and integration services for defense and commercial industries, including the U.S. Navy, Army, and aerospace sectors. The company was formed through a merger of Pegasus Steel, Metal Trades, Inc, and MERRILL Technologies Group and holds certifications including AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and NAVSEA.

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Kelekona is developing a large electric aircraft designed to carry 40 passengers plus a pilot or a 10,000 lb cargo payload, using a lifting-body design built from 3D-printed composite and aluminum. The aircraft is aimed at applications including military transport of equipment and troops and medical air ambulance operations.

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Kencoa Aerospace is a total solution provider spanning aviation raw material supply, parts manufacturing, structural assembly, military aircraft depot maintenance, and drone R&D. It serves the global aerospace and defense industry, including work such as Airbus cargo plane conversion programs.

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Key1 Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in growth-stage technology companies in Israel and Europe, focusing on AI infrastructure, mission-critical software, and defense. It supports founders with strategic planning, network expansion, and growth toward an exit.

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Kraus Hamdani Aerospace develops ultra-long-endurance autonomous aircraft and AI-enabled airborne systems that provide persistent connectivity, intelligence, and communications infrastructure for defense and national security missions. The company serves military and government teams operating in complex, remote, and contested environments where satellite and terrestrial coverage is unreliable.

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KHMDL designs and manufactures high-reliability hybrid microcircuits, voltage regulators, avionics assemblies, and control systems for aerospace, automotive, defense, and smart agriculture applications. The company provides electronics manufacturing services including wire bonding, laser trimming, and reliability screening for mission-critical environments.

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Kinetic Engine Systems is a diversified manufacturer of ultra-complex aero-engine components, serving new build and aftermarket applications across aerospace, defense, and space markets. Formed in 2024 by combining several machining and turbine component businesses, it offers milling, turning, grinding, EDM, assembly, and repair capabilities across a range of materials and part sizes.

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Kinnami develops resilient, zero-trust data infrastructure purpose-built for distributed and disconnected environments including space, battlefield, and IoT systems. The platform enables secure, real-time access to mission-critical data across satellites, drones, edge devices, and cloud platforms, even under contested or disconnected conditions.

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Knexus Research develops AI and machine learning solutions for the U.S. federal government, focusing on explainable AI, autonomous systems, decision support, synthetic data, and differential privacy for high-stakes and sensitive mission environments. As a Google partner, it builds enterprise-grade systems compliant with standards such as NIST, FedRAMP, and DoD RMF.

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Knürr designs, manufactures, integrates, and services control room solutions for safety-critical infrastructure, covering workstation, room, and technical systems such as KVM, media technology, IT and network infrastructure, ergonomics, acoustics, and lighting. It serves sectors including aerospace, defense, public safety, industry, energy, transportation, and information security, with production based in Germany.

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Kova Labs develops autonomous technology for unmanned systems in military and defense applications. The company builds autonomy software layers enabling independent operation in complex and contested environments.

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Kraken Robotics develops subsea imaging sensors, software, and integrated systems for defence, offshore energy, and ocean science applications. The company provides sonar, navigation, positioning, imaging, power, communications, and data analytics solutions for underwater intelligence gathering.

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