Defense Tech Startups

Lightpath Technologies manufactures and sells optical components, assemblies, and modules for infrared and visible light applications, serving defense, industrial, and security customers globally. The company also provides engineering services and custom optical solutions to government and commercial clients.

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LocatorX provides an IoT-based asset tracking platform with TAA-compliant sensors and an immutable ledger database that gives real-time asset visibility and verified operational data for aerospace, defense, and government supply chains. Its data can feed into customer AI systems, existing interfaces via API, or a native Salesforce app, and is offered under a Track as a Service model.

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MagiQ Technologies develops sensing, communications, and security systems—rooted in quantum science, high-speed electronics, and digital signal processing—for defense agencies, energy companies, wireless carriers, and critical infrastructure operators. Founded in 1999 and based in the Greater Boston area, the company works with U.S. government bodies such as the Air Force, Navy, Army, DARPA, DOE, and NASA on demanding technical missions.

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MAJR Products provides mechanical and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) consulting services to help customers advance products from design through compliance testing to meet military standards like MIL-STD 461 and commercial requirements. The company specializes in EMI/RFI shielding, electrical systems design, and testing for aerospace, military, and industrial applications.

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Mereo 4 Holdings is a supply chain management company providing defense logistics and aircraft, ground vehicle, and weapons systems sustainment for the US Armed Forces, allied militaries, and prime defense contractors, along with fleet management for commercial aerospace owners, operators, and MROs. It also offers strategic advisory services to private equity firms, financial institutions, and technology owners.

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Mobix Labs designs 5G wireless and advanced communication technologies, including switches, beamformers, frequency converters, RF components, and electromagnetic interference shielding and filtering for critical systems in demanding environments. It operates through several product groups (including EMI Solutions and Rage Systems) serving defense and industrial customers worldwide.

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MotionDSP develops video and image processing software for enhancement, redaction, super-resolution, and geospatial analytics, serving public safety, law enforcement, government, and defense users as well as sectors like oil and gas, energy, and transportation. Founded in 2005 and acquired by Cubic Corporation in 2018, it operates as a product line of Cubic Digital Intelligence.

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NightRide manufactures vehicle-mounted thermal cameras for professional, commercial, and consumer use. It is a woman-owned business that produces its products by hand in the United States.

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Norsk Titanium manufactures aerospace-grade titanium preforms using additive manufacturing (RPD® technology) for structural applications in aerospace and defense. The company operates three facilities across the U.S. and Norway with ITAR-registered production capability and serves aerospace, defense, and industrial customers requiring repeatably qualified components.

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Nuvotronics designs and manufactures RF filters (lowpass, bandpass, and highpass) for satellite, aerospace, defense, and advanced wireless systems using advanced microfabrication technology. The company serves mission-critical programs requiring low insertion loss, compact size, and repeatable performance from prototype through high-volume production.

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Optex Systems manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies for U.S. Department of Defense applications, with products installed on military vehicles including the Abrams, Bradley, and Stryker platforms. The company also produces periscopes, rifle sights, surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies for military and defense contractors.

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Orbit International provides rugged hardware, software, and integrated systems for military applications and major industries. The company has operated across land, sea, and air mission environments since 1957.

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Palladyne AI develops an edge AI platform (DECA architecture) that runs on-device without cloud dependency, enabling machines to perceive and act locally in real time. It serves aerospace and defense with loitering munitions, drone swarming software, and avionics, and serves industrial customers with software deployed on existing robots for tasks like pick-and-place and surface preparation.

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Penrove provides tools and frameworks designed to simplify essential, safety-critical tasks for organizations in complex, high-stakes environments. The company aims to help teams gain clarity and speed in their work to focus on innovation.

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Pison Stream Solutions develops antimicrobial powder coating formulations for industrial manufacturing and consumer product applications. The company's proprietary technology integrates antimicrobial metals into powder coating systems to provide surface protection and germ resistance for furniture, appliances, architectural elements, and other products.

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Precast manufactures high-quality investment cast components for aircraft engines, industrial gas turbines, and airframes, serving the aerospace and defense industries with specialized materials like nickel-based superalloys and titanium.

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Primordial Labs is a defense technology company building combat capability for national security missions, founded by a team of engineers and former special operators. It focuses on understanding warfighter challenges across military domains.

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QorTek develops and manufactures smart material devices, advanced piezoceramics, and high-density power electronics for underwater, land, air, space, medical, and industrial systems. It serves defense, aerospace, medical, automotive, and oil and gas customers, handling design, manufacturing, and testing in-house.

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Quantum Technology Sciences designs and manufactures geophysical technology using seismic-acoustic sensors to provide real-time situational awareness for border security, critical infrastructure protection, and military defense applications. The company serves U.S. Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Energy.

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Radiance Tech is an employee-owned technology company that provides engineering and technical services. The company serves the U.S. government and defense sector with solutions focused on innovation and operational excellence.

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Redwall provides Redwall Mobile, a mobile security platform that runs multiple fully isolated, hardened personas on a single Zebra device so activity in one operational environment cannot cross into another. It serves government and defense customers including the DoD, DHS, the intelligence community, federal contractors, law enforcement, and first responders.

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RevMedx develops hemorrhage-control medical devices, including the XSTAT expanding-sponge injector for junctional bleeding, ratcheting TX tourniquets, and compression wraps. Its products serve licensed medical professionals, first responders, and military users such as US Special Operations Forces.

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RMA Armament manufactures American-made ballistic body armor, plate carriers, ballistic helmets, and related tactical gear for law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians. The company designs lightweight hard and soft armor plates and sells them directly through its online store.

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Redwire is an integrated aerospace and defense company that develops space infrastructure, autonomous aircraft, and multi-domain defense technologies for the U.S. and allied militaries, as well as commercial and government space programs. Its work spans satellite platforms, uncrewed aerial systems, space-enabled R&D and manufacturing, and in-space pharmaceutical development.

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