Top 6 Startups enhancing WarShips

Sep 04, 2025 | By Bruce Makowsky

These companies develop warship radar systems, ballistic missile launch systems, electronic warfare systems, advanced hull materials, integrated command and control systems, etc.
1
Country: USA | Funding: $64M
Blue Water Autonomy operates as a company that builds autonomous ships.
2
Country: South Korea | Funding: $251M
Hanwha Systems is an aerospace company providing defense electronics and smart ICT solutions.
3
Country: Israel
Rafael develops and manufactures advanced defense systems for the Israeli Defense Forces.
4
Country: France
Naval Group is a defense contractor and industrial group that specialized in naval-based defense platform and the marine renewable energy.
5
Country: UK | Funding: $142.2M
BAE Systems designs, develops, and supports defense and aerospace systems used in the air, on land, at sea, and in space.
6
Country: Australia
Babcock International Group manufactures marine, nuclear, aviation, and defense products and provides development and engineering services.
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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