Top 7 Military Laser startups

Updated: Nov 18, 2025
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These companies specialize in developing laser systems for precision targeting, missile defense and counter-drone operations.
1
Northrop Grumman
Country: USA | Funding: $3.7B
Northrop Grumman produces military aircraft (in particular, the B-2 Spirit - a strategic stealth bomber), large UAVs (RQ-4 Global Hawk, MQ-8 Fire Scout), underwater drones (MQ-4C Triton), develops control systems for various military manned and unmanned aircraft, various types of missiles (SiAW) and anti-missile systems, electronic warfare systems, reconnaissance systems for collecting information, communication systems, navigation, surveillance, computer equipment, radars, warning systems, space force systems (satellites, launch vehicles, missile defense systems), as well as directed energy weapons (lasers) and smart ammunition.
2
BlueHalo
Country: USA | Funding: $723.2M
BlueHalo is the transformation of modern warfare in defense and space. Acquired by AeroVironment
3
Epirus
Country: USA | Funding: $537.6M
Provider of AI-powered counter UAV systems. It offers a software-defined electromagnetic pulse system for defence and public safety applications. It has an in-built high-power microwave beam emitter to detect and disable neutralize single drones or entire swarms even in crowded spaces. It also offers precision detection systems to detect unauthorized vessels in waterways.
4
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Country: Israel
Rafael develops and manufactures advanced defense systems for the Israeli Defense Forces.
5
Aurelius Systems
Country: USA | Funding: $10M
Aurelius Systems is a defense technology company pioneering the future of defense with the development of edge-deployed.
6
Aktyvus Photonics
Country: Lithuania
Aktyvus Photonics produces photonics components and laser systems for harsh environments. The solution bears the NATO standard
7
Fulltime Robotics
Country: Ukraine
Fulltime Robotics is a cutting-edge robotics and laser technology company specializing in advanced solutions for the defense industry.
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