Top 16 Military Communication startups

Updated: Jun 04, 2026
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These startups develop encrypted military communication networks, tactical data link systems and satellite-based communication platforms.
1
Commcrete
Country: Israel | Funding: $29M
Commcrete is a company specializing in advanced satellite communication solutions designed for critical use cases such as military.
2
Kela Technologies
Country: Israel | Funding: $299M
Kela is developing software platform for Western armies designed to connect and manage multiple components essential for military operations (communications equipment, phones, night vision devices, sensors, radars, encryption devices...). The system collects data from multiple sources, processes it in real time, and presents it through a single management interface for monitoring connected systems and assets. Built on an open and modular architecture, the platform allows armies to implement new technologies without requiring significant changes to existing systems. This approach is designed to help defense organizations more quickly deploy new capabilities.
3
Aalyria
Country: USA | Funding: $100M
Aalyria is a telecom startup that specializes in data connectivity and reliability through weather and atmospheric conditions.
4
Himera
Country: Ukraine | Funding: $2.8M
Himera is a defense technology startup, manufactures EW-resistant military communication radio stations. Its solutions are already used in combat situations and are critically important for the military.
5
BlueHalo
Country: USA | Funding: $723.2M
BlueHalo is the transformation of modern warfare in defense and space. Acquired by AeroVironment
6
LIG Nex1
Country: South Korea | Funding: ₩579.2B
LIG Nex1 produces a wide range of advanced precision electronic systems, including missiles, underwater weapon systems, radars, electronic warfare, avionics, tactical communication systems, fire control systems, naval combat systems, and electro-optics.
7
SubCom
Country: USA | Funding: $1M
SubCom, a TE Connectivity Limited Company, is an industry leading supplier of undersea communications systems and services.
8
SpiderOak
Country: USA | Funding: $34.6M
SpiderOak protects your most important civil, military, and commercial space operations.
9
Labrys Technologies
Country: UK | Funding: $25.5M
Labrys is best described as Slack-meets-location-meets-payments for both military and humanitarian scenarios.
10
Greenerwave
Country: France | Funding: €15M
We are aiming to change the world by helping every customer to always have a good wireless indoor connection
11
Quasar Satellite Technologies
Country: Australia | Funding: $6M
Quasar Satellite Technologies provides ground station service for satellite operators and users. The company developed a portable digital phased array antenna that can monitor the RF transmissions of dozens of satellites at a time. The technology, currently used by Australia’s military and intelligence agencies
12
Astrolight
Country: Lithuania | Funding: €2.8M
Astrolight develops secure laser communication systems for aerospace and defence.
13
WB Group
Country: Poland
WB Group specializes in state-of-the-art solutions for international armed forces, radio communication equipment, and weapons systems.
14
Codan Communications
Country: USA
Codan Communications is a telecommunication company that specializes in high frequency radio, land mobile radio.
15
Fibertek
Country: USA
Fibertek is a small business with active programs with major DoD contractors, government research agencies, and NASA.
16
IDbotic
Country: Spain
IDBotic is a Spanish startup specialized in encryption and hardware authentication of IoT communications, in the field of defense, industry and telecommunications.
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