Defense Tech Startups

Phenix Space develops field-upgradeable satellite systems that can be reconfigured or upgraded in orbit, aimed at satellite constellations used for Earth observation, telecommunications, and defense. The company focuses on making space systems adaptable and persistent rather than discarded and replaced.

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Pierce Aerospace develops unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) remote identification and low-altitude airspace monitoring solutions for government and commercial sectors. The company serves defense, public safety, and aviation operators with technologies proven through US Military experimentation and awarded first place in remote ID technology.

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Pixel-Sight develops optical sensing and intelligence systems for threat detection and response across land, airspace, and maritime environments. The company offers EdgeSight, a hardware-software sensing system that identifies physical threats in real time, and OmniSight, an intelligence platform that fuses multi-sensor data for faster decision-making.

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Planetary Systems AI develops AI systems for space and satellite operations planning, serving government agencies, private companies, and businesses that need to integrate multiple data sources for decision-making in launch and orbital operations.

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Plasma Processes operates manufacturing facilities specializing in advanced materials processing and additive manufacturing technologies, serving aerospace and defense customers with capabilities including molten salt electrodeposition, plasma spray systems, and laser-based manufacturing.

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PNO provides cybersecurity, AI-driven solutions, and high-performance computing for organizations in aerospace, edge computing, public safety, and critical infrastructure. It works as a strategic partner to design tailor-made solutions that protect against threats and use data and intelligence to improve operations.

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Point Blank Enterprises manufactures and distributes protective equipment including ballistic body armor, tactical apparel, duty gear, and surveillance systems for the U.S. military, federal agencies, law enforcement, and corrections officers.

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Polaris Raumflugzeuge develops Aurora, a reusable spaceplane that combines aircraft and rocket technologies to deliver payloads to orbit and suborbital altitudes from conventional runways. The system is designed for small satellite launch, hypersonic transport, defense applications, and research missions with rapid turnaround and high reusability.

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Pole Star Global provides maritime investigation and vessel tracking tools, enabling compliance screening and risk detection for maritime stakeholders. The platform offers capabilities including sanctions database screening, Bill of Lading verification, ship-to-ship transfer risk detection, and real-time alerts for governments, financial institutions, and shipping companies.

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Polycat develops dry powder formulations that absorb and detoxify highly toxic liquids, including chemical warfare agents (CWAs), for defence, industry, and emergency response users. Its products have been independently tested by government laboratories against live agents such as sulfur mustard, sarin, and VX.

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Polysentry provides software platforms that integrate, manage, and secure data using AI to help governments and global enterprises analyze and derive actionable insights. The company specializes in multi-domain intelligence aggregation with capabilities including natural language processing, geospatial analysis, and deep learning for unstructured data management.

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Powerbox designs and manufactures power conversion solutions for demanding applications in defense, medical, transportation, and industrial sectors where reliability is critical.

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Powerus builds unified systems architecture and hardware for autonomous operations in defense and critical infrastructure. The company operates as a manufacturing and integration platform serving military branches and allied nations through specialized operating companies focused on mission systems, heavy-lift platforms, and maritime autonomy.

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Perfect Point EDM manufactures electrical discharge machining (EDM) tools and equipment for aerospace applications, serving defense contractors and aircraft manufacturers. The company specializes in precision machining solutions for the aerospace and defense industries.

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Praetorian Aeronautics is an Australian company that develops autonomous aerial systems (UAS) and AI-enhanced software for defense and military applications, including counter-drone interceptors and deep-strike ISTAR platforms. Its offerings target strategic and defense operations requiring autonomous aerial capability.

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PRE Labs manufactures body armour and protective equipment for defence and law enforcement organizations, incorporating advanced materials and technologies to deliver lightweight, breathable and certified protective products.

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Precinmac is a group of precision machining and fabrication companies that produce high-tolerance machined and fabricated components and assemblies for customers with stringent requirements. It serves industries including semiconductor, power generation, nuclear, aerospace, and defense.

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Hudson Technologies is a U.S. manufacturer of deep drawn seamless metal enclosures (cases), stampings, and metal diaphragms, working with metals such as stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, brass, copper, and shielding alloys. It supplies design engineers with prototype and high-volume parts for aerospace, automotive, battery, implantable medical device, semiconductor, and other industrial applications.

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RTX designs, builds and supports aerospace systems and defense technologies, serving commercial aviation and national defense customers. It combines advanced digital tools and scalable design and manufacturing approaches across three aerospace and defense businesses.

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PreVeil provides secure communication and file-sharing platforms for business and personal use, built on a different security paradigm than traditional data protection approaches. The company serves enterprises and organizations, particularly those with compliance and cybersecurity requirements.

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Primus Aerospace manufactures precision machined and fabricated assemblies for the aerospace and defense industries, offering services from prototyping to high-volume production runs. The company serves major aerospace and defense manufacturers across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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Prince Industries is a precision manufacturing partner specializing in machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and assembly for defense, aerospace, space, and high-reliability industrial programs. The company supports customers from prototype and first-article production through to high-volume repeatable manufacturing.

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Principal Mineral develops and commercializes critical materials for AI infrastructure, energy security, and advanced manufacturing through a portfolio of operating companies and process technologies. The company provides scaled production of mineral and material inputs for electronics, defense, and energy industries with supply chain visibility and intelligence tools.

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Priori Analytica develops Boethius, a causal intelligence platform with layered architecture for data ingestion, machine learning, decision recommendations, and edge deployment. The platform serves operators and organizations requiring explainable AI-driven insights across contested or data-constrained environments.

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