Top 8 Military Software startups

Oct 26, 2025 | By Bruce Makowsky

These startups develop secure software for defense applications
1
Country: USA | Funding: $152.1M
Second Front Systems develops a cloud hosting platform that allows to onboard, secure, and run commercial SaaS applications on Department of Defense (DoD) networks at a fraction of the cost and time.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $119.8M
Onebrief is a web-based military planning software for rapid decision-making and collaboration.
3
Country: Israel | Funding: $100M
Kela is developing an open software platform for Western armies to seemingly adopt and integrate fast-evolving commercial and civilian technologies, including communication devices such as tablets, phones, night-vision goggles, sensors, radars, or encryption devices, into existing military applications and systems.
4
Country: USA | Funding: $30.2M
Rune Technologies blends private technology know-how with extensive military experience.
5
Country: USA | Funding: $9M
Piccadilly Cloud has defense contract to develop SaaS that helps hire skilled workers for nuclear subs
6
Country: USA
ConductorAI helps users in large organizations get to yes faster by leveraging the latest AI advancements to navigate paperwork, opaque processes, and everyday compliance challenges.
7
Country: Kyiv
Falcons is a company that produces software and hardware for the military. The lives of the military and increasing their effectiveness are our priorities
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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