Top 11 Military Software startups

Updated: Mar 23, 2026
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These startups develop secure software for defense applications
1
Govini
Country: USA | Funding: $170M
Govini is transforming Defense Acquisition into a strategic advantage for the United States.
2
Defense Unicorns
Country: USA | Funding: $171.5M
Defense Unicorns is a software startup that provides open-source software and AI capabilities for National Security systems.
3
Tenna
Country: USA | Funding: $13.5M
Tenna is redefining electromagnetic spectrum management with cutting-edge RF Spectrum Intelligence solutions for defense and critical mobility sectors. Its software platform enables real-time monitoring, classification and geolocation of radio-frequency interferences, enabling operations to proactively mitigate interference risks and ensure seamless wireless connectivity.
4
Second Front
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.
5
Onebrief
Country: USA | Funding: $119.8M
Onebrief is a web-based military planning software for rapid decision-making and collaboration.
6
Kela Technologies
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.
7
Rune Technologies
Country: USA | Funding: $30.2M
Rune Technologies blends private technology know-how with extensive military experience.
8
Piccadilly Cloud
Country: USA | Funding: $9M
Piccadilly Cloud has defense contract to develop SaaS that helps hire skilled workers for nuclear subs
9
ConductorAI
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.
10
Falcons
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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OSIRIS AI
Country: Ukraine
OSIRIS AI develops operating system for drones OSIRIS DroneOS
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