New and recently funded Military Startups
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Country: USA | Funding: $1.1B
Mach Industries is developing five autonomous military drones: the Viper, a missile-like vertical takeoff and landing jet; the Glide, a high-altitude glider capable of launching weapons; the Stratos - balloon-based aerial surveillance platform; the Dart - low-cost drone interceptor; and the Pike, designed to launch long-range munitions. The company also has a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a sixth aircraft - a "large, runway-independent strike aircraft."
Mach Industries is developing five autonomous military drones: the Viper, a missile-like vertical takeoff and landing jet; the Glide, a high-altitude glider capable of launching weapons; the Stratos - balloon-based aerial surveillance platform; the Dart - low-cost drone interceptor; and the Pike, designed to launch long-range munitions. The company also has a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a sixth aircraft - a "large, runway-independent strike aircraft."
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Country: USA | Funding: $376.5M
Amca manufactures critical sub-tier components that keep aircraft flying and vehicles moving, such as hydraulics, avionics, sensors, flight-control computers, and power electronics. Currently, the manufacturing base for these components relies heavily on a fragmented network of ageing, family-owned legacy suppliers. Instead of trying to run these traditional suppliers out of business, Amca’s strategy centres on consolidation and modernisation. The startup actively acquires established, certified family-run manufacturers and absorbs them into its single, connected network.
Amca manufactures critical sub-tier components that keep aircraft flying and vehicles moving, such as hydraulics, avionics, sensors, flight-control computers, and power electronics. Currently, the manufacturing base for these components relies heavily on a fragmented network of ageing, family-owned legacy suppliers. Instead of trying to run these traditional suppliers out of business, Amca’s strategy centres on consolidation and modernisation. The startup actively acquires established, certified family-run manufacturers and absorbs them into its single, connected network.
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Country: Poland | Funding: €1.5M
Molfar develops tactical radar solutions for early detection, localization and tracking of small aerial threats in operational conditions.
Molfar develops tactical radar solutions for early detection, localization and tracking of small aerial threats in operational conditions.
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Country: USA | Funding: $42M
Airis Labs develops AI platform that analyzes multiple streams of visual information, including security cameras, drones, body cameras and media footage, and transform them into structured intelligence that can be searched, investigated and analyzed in real time. The platform has already been deployed by several government organizations worldwide. Among other things, Airis participates in a US Army program focused on accelerating the integration of new technologies, while also working with law enforcement and customs agencies.
Airis Labs develops AI platform that analyzes multiple streams of visual information, including security cameras, drones, body cameras and media footage, and transform them into structured intelligence that can be searched, investigated and analyzed in real time. The platform has already been deployed by several government organizations worldwide. Among other things, Airis participates in a US Army program focused on accelerating the integration of new technologies, while also working with law enforcement and customs agencies.
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Country: Ukraine
DoD Solution is a defence tech company that offers hardware and software for autonomous drones and robotic systems.
DoD Solution is a defence tech company that offers hardware and software for autonomous drones and robotic systems.
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Country: USA | Funding: $16.6M
Developing advanced autonomous targeting software ODIN and modular tactical weapon system Zeus that delivers first-hit lethality. It recognizes potential targets to reduce operator engagement time.
Developing advanced autonomous targeting software ODIN and modular tactical weapon system Zeus that delivers first-hit lethality. It recognizes potential targets to reduce operator engagement time.
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Country: France | Funding: €52M
Alta Ares is developing counter-air defense autonomous systems. It is currently developing and manufacturing two classes of unmanned interceptors adapted to operate in both arctic and desert conditions. X-Lock - designed to counter threats such as the Shahed-136, has a short range (15 km). Black Bird - designed for high-speed targets, including X-101 cruise missiles and FAB-500 guided aerial bombs, has a medium range (30 km). The company’s products are simultaneously deployed in three active conflict zones.
Alta Ares is developing counter-air defense autonomous systems. It is currently developing and manufacturing two classes of unmanned interceptors adapted to operate in both arctic and desert conditions. X-Lock - designed to counter threats such as the Shahed-136, has a short range (15 km). Black Bird - designed for high-speed targets, including X-101 cruise missiles and FAB-500 guided aerial bombs, has a medium range (30 km). The company’s products are simultaneously deployed in three active conflict zones.
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Country: Ukraine
BlueBird Tech is a Ukrainian defense-engineering company and serial manufacturer of NATO-codified counter-UAS systems, electronic warfare equipment, and tactical UAVs.
BlueBird Tech is a Ukrainian defense-engineering company and serial manufacturer of NATO-codified counter-UAS systems, electronic warfare equipment, and tactical UAVs.
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Country: Israel
Esh-Tech System is pioneering directed-energy laser solutions for counter-drone and aerial threat neutralization.
Esh-Tech System is pioneering directed-energy laser solutions for counter-drone and aerial threat neutralization.
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Country: Ukraine | Funding: $5M
General Cherry manufactures and sells FPV kamikaze strike drones, Shahed interceptor drones and digital ground station «AIR».
General Cherry manufactures and sells FPV kamikaze strike drones, Shahed interceptor drones and digital ground station «AIR».
