Top 5 Ammunition startups

Jul 24, 2025 | By Bruce Makowsky

These companies manufacture and improve military ammunition, including precision-guided munitions, armor-piercing rounds and programmable airburst shells.
1
Country: Israel | Funding: $812M
Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, and integrates defense electronics and electro-optic systems for customers.
2
Country: Ukraine | Funding: €600K
Deftak is a Ukrainian-Estonian defense technology startup specializing in the development of next-generation ammunition for drones. Deftak is developing a new type of weapon that integrates with any unmanned aerial vehicle platforms.
3
Country: India | Funding: $20K
Vinveli manufactures some of the world’s most capable firearms and defence equipment and Radio Frequency based anti-drone systems
4
Country: USA
Meggitt Defense Systems specializes in the design, development, integration, production, and support of defense systems.
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Editor: Bruce Makowsky
Bruce Makowsky has covered military, cyber and IT news since 2009, with a focus on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations, acquisition programs and budgets. In particular he worked for Inside Defense. Bruce holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University. Bruce is also an award-winning photographer, renowned for his captivating images that have earned him numerous accolades and widespread recognition in the photography community. You can contact Bruce at makowsky(at)militarystartups(dot)com