Defense Tech Startups

Xmobots is a Brazilian robotics technology company that develops vehicles, hardware, software, and AI, primarily drones and unmanned aerial vehicles. It serves agriculture, industry and environmental mapping, and security and defense customers across Latin America, with a focus on the Brazilian market.

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XRF builds a situational awareness platform that consolidates and aggregates data from multiple sources into a single multi-user, distributed 3D geographic information system, using extended reality and AI to support decision-making. It serves defense, emergency response, and industrial operations, offering command-center visualization and a mobile app for deployed units to communicate and share tracking data.

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XTI Aerospace develops and distributes unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and vertical mobility platforms, including the TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft, for enterprise, government, and defense customers in the U.S. Its operations include drone distribution (via its Drone Nerds acquisition), the DarkStar Labs engineering division, and the Hangar X Studios media arm.

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XTI Aerospace builds unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and vertical-mobility platforms, including the TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft, and distributes enterprise drones for commercial, government, and defense customers across the U.S. Its divisions include DarkStar Labs for applied aerospace engineering and AI-driven autonomy, and Hangar X Studios for media, alongside distribution operations from its Drone Nerds acquisition.

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Xubin Aerospace develops Eagle Vision, a counter-UAS (CUAS) detection system that uses aerodynamic-signature AI applied to passive EO/IR cameras to identify drones in cluttered environments. It serves defense agencies, law enforcement, critical-infrastructure operators, and military primes across Canadian, U.S., and NATO programs.

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XVP Photonics develops high-reliability photonic products and systems for aerospace, military, telecom, and industrial applications. The company specializes in optical fiber, laser systems, and integrated optics solutions with expertise in design, qualification, and manufacturing.

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Zero-Error Systems provides radiation-hardened semiconductor design solutions and power management technologies for space and automotive electronics, enabling enhanced reliability and energy efficiency in harsh environments.

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ZeroPhase develops a software-defined RF datalink for unmanned aerial platforms, using two independent RF chains to resist jamming and onboard Time-of-Flight ranging to hold position when GNSS is unavailable. The system targets drone and UAV operators who need resilient communications and navigation in contested or degraded conditions, and is designed and manufactured in Germany.

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Zeteo Tech develops mass spectrometry and detection technologies for biomedical, defense, and security applications, including bioaerosol detection and breath analysis. The company works across areas such as TB and breath diagnostics and defense/security programs.

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Zing develops hardware detection systems and cloud software for drone airspace identification and compliance. The company offers Remote ID detection devices, broadcast modules for drone compliance, and a platform for airspace awareness and monitoring.

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Zvook develops a passive acoustic sensor network using machine learning algorithms to detect and warn of low-altitude drone and cruise missile attacks. The system serves Ukraine's air defense infrastructure and civilian populations.

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DeepFusion AI develops multi-modal sensor fusion software for autonomous perception, centered on 4D imaging radar combined with cameras and LiDAR for real-time object detection and tracking in all weather conditions. It serves autonomous mobility and maritime operations, including automotive ADAS, unmanned surface and ground vehicles, autonomous mobile robots, and wave detection.

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Sensorview Inc. appears to operate in the aerospace and defense sector, producing ultra-light weight solutions. Limited business information is available from the privacy policy document provided.

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Arion Flight develops long-range wireless power transmission technology based on millimeter-wave beamforming and RF ranging, enabling efficient energy transfer to small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and other applications. The company provides end-to-end solutions including custom ASICs, transmitter/receiver modules, and command-control-communication systems for sustained ISR operations.

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UBridge is a South Korean company specializing in defense electronics, vehicle communication systems, and embedded computing devices for military and automotive applications. The company develops tactical communications terminals, vehicle-mounted computing platforms, and health monitoring systems for defense and aerospace sectors.

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F4GE operates instrumented precision manufacturing on a trusted production base, producing parts at production scale while capturing process data and building software that creates a verified record for every part. It serves defense and allied supply chains (drones, satellites, ships, robots), providing qualified production capacity along with data for physical AI.

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Nihon Cyber Defence (NCD) is a global cybersecurity company that protects national critical infrastructure, government organizations, and large and small-to-medium enterprises from cyber attacks. It offers consulting, protective services, technical solutions, security operations monitoring via a global SOC, threat intelligence, and a dedicated incident-management team for response and recovery.

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FaroStarVision is a smartphone application service that enables users to easily share and view disaster-related information with location and temporal data during emergency situations. The service serves both individual consumers via free mobile apps and organizations through a paid enterprise system.

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APT Research provides safety engineering and analysis services for government, defense, and space programs, with expertise in system safety, software safety, explosives safety, and risk assessment.

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Accrete builds AI systems for enterprise and government/defense work, offering two products: Kepler, which turns an organization's knowledge into expert workflows completed in the company's context with human oversight, and Argus, which provides source-backed intelligence for operators working across complex mission data. It serves enterprises and defense/government missions.

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AccuShoot builds a marksmanship training platform, the AccuShoot FX ecosystem, that applies data, automation, and analytics to firearms training. It serves firearms trainers, competitive shooters, law enforcement professionals, and organizations seeking measurable, realistic training.

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Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC) develops advanced aircraft platforms and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) aimed at defense and military customers. Its work centers on autonomous systems, robotics, and aerial platforms with a focus on aligning to defense market demand.

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Aegis Response Team provides public safety and emergency response services, including alternative and innovative offerings such as traffic crash response, delivered to cities and police departments through public-private partnerships. The company operates in the U.S. law enforcement and public safety services sector.

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EagleNXT develops integrated remote sensing drone solutions, including mapping and tactical drones, multispectral sensors, counter-UAS systems, and BVLOS flight operations software. It serves defense organizations, agricultural and commercial operations, and public safety agencies.

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