Top 12 Military Software startups

Updated: May 26, 2026
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These startups develop secure software for defense applications
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Govini
Country: USA | Funding: $170M
Govini is transforming Defense Acquisition into a strategic advantage for the United States.
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
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.
4
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.
5
Palantir Technologies
Country: USA | Funding: $3B
Palantir develops AI-based software designed for data integration, visualization, and analysis in military applications. The company's main products are API (for automating defense operations and logistics from the factory floor to the front line using AI agents) and Gotham (for orchestrating military forces on the battlefield, situational awareness, and decision support for commanders). Gotham enables the autonomous tasking of sensors, from drones to satellites, based on AI-driven rules or manual inputs for human-in-the-loop control. Gotham is used by the US Department of Defense and the Ukrainian Military Forces.
6
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.
7
Onebrief
Country: USA | Funding: $119.8M
Onebrief is a web-based military planning software for rapid decision-making and collaboration.
8
Rune Technologies
Country: USA | Funding: $30.2M
Rune Technologies blends private technology know-how with extensive military experience.
9
Piccadilly Cloud
Country: USA | Funding: $9M
Piccadilly Cloud has defense contract to develop SaaS that helps hire skilled workers for nuclear subs
10
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.
11
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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