New and recently funded Military Startups
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Country: USA | Funding: $6.1B
Shield AI is developing X-BAT - large, AI-controlled vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet, as well as the Hivemind - intelligent platform for military applications. X-BAT has a 12-meter wingspan, a maximum range of 2,000 nautical miles, and a 4G maneuvering load factor. It can carry combat missiles and take off and land from ships, remote islands or rugged forward bases, eliminating dependence on traditional infrastructure. Its AI autopilot can operate in conditions of GPS and communications interference. The company is collaborating with the US Department of Defense to develop next-generation intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems and low-cost missiles. Its Vidar multi-camera system, with day and night vision cameras and sensors, is installed on reconnaissance drones for edge video analytics and mapping. The company is also developing Tracker C-UAS, an intelligent software solution for the early detection of drones in air defense systems using video from electro-optical and infrared sensors.
Shield AI is developing X-BAT - large, AI-controlled vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet, as well as the Hivemind - intelligent platform for military applications. X-BAT has a 12-meter wingspan, a maximum range of 2,000 nautical miles, and a 4G maneuvering load factor. It can carry combat missiles and take off and land from ships, remote islands or rugged forward bases, eliminating dependence on traditional infrastructure. Its AI autopilot can operate in conditions of GPS and communications interference. The company is collaborating with the US Department of Defense to develop next-generation intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems and low-cost missiles. Its Vidar multi-camera system, with day and night vision cameras and sensors, is installed on reconnaissance drones for edge video analytics and mapping. The company is also developing Tracker C-UAS, an intelligent software solution for the early detection of drones in air defense systems using video from electro-optical and infrared sensors.
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Country: Ukraine | Funding: $116.8M
Destinus manufactures kamikaze drone with coordinated multi-effector engagement, radar-cued interceptor for subsonic threats with autonomous terminal interception and precision strike small missile against high-value military targets
Destinus manufactures kamikaze drone with coordinated multi-effector engagement, radar-cued interceptor for subsonic threats with autonomous terminal interception and precision strike small missile against high-value military targets
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Country: Ukraine | Funding: $750M
UForce produces Magura unmanned boats, which have engaged more than a dozen warships and participated in hundreds of missions - from area denial to launching strike groups, underwater reconnaissance and supply. They boast high autonomy and are resistant to electronic warfare. The company also produces the Nemesis - reusable heavy UAV for bombing, reconnaissance, surveillance, communications relay and electronic warfare; LIUT - reconnaissance and combat unmanned ground vehicle capable of engaging ground and air targets at ranges of up to 2 km; integrated anti-UAV defense system capable of engaging targets; and C2 platform for command and control of combat operations.
UForce produces Magura unmanned boats, which have engaged more than a dozen warships and participated in hundreds of missions - from area denial to launching strike groups, underwater reconnaissance and supply. They boast high autonomy and are resistant to electronic warfare. The company also produces the Nemesis - reusable heavy UAV for bombing, reconnaissance, surveillance, communications relay and electronic warfare; LIUT - reconnaissance and combat unmanned ground vehicle capable of engaging ground and air targets at ranges of up to 2 km; integrated anti-UAV defense system capable of engaging targets; and C2 platform for command and control of combat operations.
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Country: USA | Funding: $34.3M
Rune Technologies blends private technology know-how with extensive military experience. Acquired by Salesforce
Rune Technologies blends private technology know-how with extensive military experience. Acquired by Salesforce
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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: USA | Funding: $88M
Heaviside Industries develops autonomous precision munitions and defense technology for air, land, and sea applications.
Heaviside Industries develops autonomous precision munitions and defense technology for air, land, and sea applications.
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Country: USA | Funding: $200M
Warhound develops genetically optimized, cybernetically equipped working dogs for defense. It's technologies advance their health, safety, and performance, combining licensed technology from Colossal Biosciences and Anduril.
Warhound develops genetically optimized, cybernetically equipped working dogs for defense. It's technologies advance their health, safety, and performance, combining licensed technology from Colossal Biosciences and Anduril.
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Country: Ukraine
Phantom Defense is a Ukrainian defence technology company developing a comprehensive counter-UAS ecosystem to protect military forces, critical infrastructure, and civilian assets.
Phantom Defense is a Ukrainian defence technology company developing a comprehensive counter-UAS ecosystem to protect military forces, critical infrastructure, and civilian assets.
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Country: USA | Funding: $40.6M
Fortastra develops and operates maneuverable spacecraft designed to protect space-based infrastructure from potential threats.
Fortastra develops and operates maneuverable spacecraft designed to protect space-based infrastructure from potential threats.
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Country: USA | Funding: $29.5M
Kapta Space is building low-cost, steerable radar sensor systems that will enable space missions for defense and commercial applications.
Kapta Space is building low-cost, steerable radar sensor systems that will enable space missions for defense and commercial applications.
