# Defense Tech US Market Map 2026: 83 Startups in 5 Segments > Market map of 83 defense tech startups in the United States in 5 segments, from space and satellites, drones and autonomous systems and intelligence and... Source: https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/defense-tech-us-market-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## Space and satellites 39 - [Stoke Space](https://millionrounds.com/company/stoke-space) - [Castelion](https://millionrounds.com/company/castelion) - [Mach Industries](https://millionrounds.com/company/mach-industries) - [True Anomaly](https://millionrounds.com/company/true-anomaly) - [K2 Space](https://millionrounds.com/company/k2-space) - [Antares](https://millionrounds.com/company/antares) - [Sierra Space](https://millionrounds.com/company/sierra-space) - [Northwood Space](https://millionrounds.com/company/northwood-space) - [Muon Space](https://millionrounds.com/company/muon-space) - [LeoLabs](https://millionrounds.com/company/leolabs) - [Capella Space](https://millionrounds.com/company/capella-space) - [Turion Space](https://millionrounds.com/company/turion-space) - [Cambium](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambium) - [Hydrosat](https://millionrounds.com/company/hydrosat) - [Optics 1](https://millionrounds.com/company/optics-1) - [Skapion](https://millionrounds.com/company/skapion) - [Chariot Defense](https://millionrounds.com/company/chariot-defense) - [Lunar Outpost](https://millionrounds.com/company/lunar-outpost) - [Kapta Space](https://millionrounds.com/company/kapta-space) - [Rune Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/rune-technologies) - [Heaviside Industries](https://millionrounds.com/company/heaviside-industries) - [Electronic Warfare Associates](https://millionrounds.com/company/electronic-warfare-associates) - [Scout Space](https://millionrounds.com/company/scout-space) - [XCOR Aerospace](https://millionrounds.com/company/xcor-aerospace) +15 more ## Drones and autonomous systems 14 - [Anduril Industries](https://millionrounds.com/company/anduril-industries) - [Saronic](https://millionrounds.com/company/saronic) - [Skydio](https://millionrounds.com/company/skydio) - [Neros Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/neros-technologies) - [Allen Control Systems](https://millionrounds.com/company/allen-control-systems) - [*PD* Performance Drone Works (PDW)](https://millionrounds.com/company/performance-drone-works-pdw) - [*H* Havoc](https://millionrounds.com/company/havoc) - [Overland AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/overland-ai) - [Vatn Systems](https://millionrounds.com/company/vatn-systems) - [Aurelius Systems](https://millionrounds.com/company/aurelius-systems) - [Grid Aero](https://millionrounds.com/company/grid-aero) - [Westmag](https://millionrounds.com/company/westmag) - [DiffuseDrive](https://millionrounds.com/company/diffusedrive) - [Tomahawk Robotics](https://millionrounds.com/company/tomahawk-robotics) ## Intelligence and decision AI 13 - [Shield AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-ai) - [*A* Anduril](https://millionrounds.com/company/anduril) - [*N* Nominal](https://millionrounds.com/company/nominal) - [Divergent Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/divergent-technologies) - [Ocient](https://millionrounds.com/company/ocient) - [*T* Twenty](https://millionrounds.com/company/twenty) - [Defense Unicorns](https://millionrounds.com/company/defense-unicorns) - [*ST* Smack Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/smack-technologies) - [Reveal Technology](https://millionrounds.com/company/reveal-technology) - [*Y* Yurts](https://millionrounds.com/company/yurts) - [Arkenstone Defense](https://millionrounds.com/company/arkenstone-defense) - [*NA* NODA AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/noda-ai) - [*R* Rilian](https://millionrounds.com/company/rilian) ## Manufacturing for defense 11 - [Vulcan Elements](https://millionrounds.com/company/vulcan-elements) - [VulcanForms](https://millionrounds.com/company/vulcanforms) - [Cadre Holdings](https://millionrounds.com/company/cadre-holdings) - [Forterra](https://millionrounds.com/company/forterra) - [Amca](https://millionrounds.com/company/amca) - [Quartermaster](https://millionrounds.com/company/quartermaster) - [Code Metal](https://millionrounds.com/company/code-metal) - [Firehawk Aerospace](https://millionrounds.com/company/firehawk-aerospace) - [Liquid Instruments](https://millionrounds.com/company/liquid-instruments) - [Layup Parts](https://millionrounds.com/company/layup-parts) - [MatrixSpace](https://millionrounds.com/company/matrixspace) ## Hypersonics and munitions 6 - [Hermeus](https://millionrounds.com/company/hermeus) - [Venus Aerospace](https://millionrounds.com/company/venus-aerospace) - [Furientis](https://millionrounds.com/company/furientis) - [Aventra Defense Systems](https://millionrounds.com/company/aventra-defense-systems) - [*HA* Hop Aero](https://millionrounds.com/company/hop-aero) - [Liberty Ammunition](https://millionrounds.com/company/liberty-ammunition) ## Segment by segment ### Space and satellites 39 startups · $8.4B raised - [**Stoke Space**](https://millionrounds.com/company/stoke-space) Stoke Space is a U.S. United States $1.6B - [**Castelion**](https://millionrounds.com/company/castelion) Castelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX exe United States $1.3B - [**Mach Industries**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mach-industries) Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023. United States $1.0B - [**True Anomaly**](https://millionrounds.com/company/true-anomaly) True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense. United States $860M - [**K2 Space**](https://millionrounds.com/company/k2-space) K2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system. United States $750M - [**Antares**](https://millionrounds.com/company/antares) Antares, formerly known as Antares Industries, is a nuclear technology company founded in 2023. United States $566M - [**Sierra Space**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sierra-space) Sierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado. United States $550M - [**Northwood Space**](https://millionrounds.com/company/northwood-space) Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication. United States $505M ### Drones and autonomous systems 14 startups · $11B raised - [**Anduril Industries**](https://millionrounds.com/company/anduril-industries) Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security. United States $7.5B - [**Saronic**](https://millionrounds.com/company/saronic) Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness. United States $2.4B - [**Skydio**](https://millionrounds.com/company/skydio) Skydio is a leading U.S. United States $350M - [**Neros Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/neros-technologies) Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California. United States $325M - [**Allen Control Systems**](https://millionrounds.com/company/allen-control-systems) Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022. United States $230M - [*PD* **Performance Drone Works (PDW)**](https://millionrounds.com/company/performance-drone-works-pdw) United States $110M - [*H* **Havoc**](https://millionrounds.com/company/havoc) United States $100M - [**Overland AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/overland-ai) Overland AI is a manufacturer and developer of autonomous navigation for off-road autonomous vehicles. United States $80M ### Intelligence and decision AI 13 startups · $9.9B raised - [**Shield AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-ai) Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. United States $7.0B - [*A* **Anduril**](https://millionrounds.com/company/anduril) United States $1.5B - [*N* **Nominal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nominal) United States $411M - [**Divergent Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/divergent-technologies) Divergent Technologies is an IT company that provides web development, ERP, software, mobile apps, graphic design, and network services. United States $290M - [**Ocient**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ocient) Ocient is a data analytics software solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. United States $200M - [*T* **Twenty**](https://millionrounds.com/company/twenty) Twenty is a development company. United States $144M - [**Defense Unicorns**](https://millionrounds.com/company/defense-unicorns) Defense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense technology company founded in 2021, with roots tracing back to late 2020. United States $136M - [*ST* **Smack Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/smack-technologies) United States $93M ### Manufacturing for defense 11 startups · $3.9B raised - [**Vulcan Elements**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vulcan-elements) Vulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered ne United States $1.1B - [**VulcanForms**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vulcanforms) VulcanForms enables critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact. United States $720M - [**Cadre Holdings**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cadre-holdings) Cadre Holdings manufactures and distributes safety and protective equipment for law enforcement, military, and first responders. United States $590M - [**Forterra**](https://millionrounds.com/company/forterra) Forterra is a manufacturer of pipe and precast products for facilities that builds and maintains sustainable infrastructures. United States $426M - [**Amca**](https://millionrounds.com/company/amca) Amca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, United States $377M - [**Quartermaster**](https://millionrounds.com/company/quartermaster) Quartermaster is a maritime technology company focused on enhancing real-time maritime domain awareness. United States $183M - [**Code Metal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/code-metal) Code Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications. United States $161M - [**Firehawk Aerospace**](https://millionrounds.com/company/firehawk-aerospace) Firehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures rocket motors powered by 3D printed propellant. United States $150M ### Hypersonics and munitions 6 startups · $696M raised - [**Hermeus**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hermeus) Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. United States $550M - [**Venus Aerospace**](https://millionrounds.com/company/venus-aerospace) Venus Aerospace is a Houston-based aerospace startup founded in 2020, focused on developing reusable hypersonic aircraft and advan United States $90M - [**Furientis**](https://millionrounds.com/company/furientis) Furientis is a defense technology startup based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2025. United States $30M - [**Aventra Defense Systems**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aventra-defense-systems) Aventra Defense Systems is a Virginia-based defense technology startup founded in 2025 by former US Army officers. United States $12M - [*HA* **Hop Aero**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hop-aero) Hop Aero develops hypersonic rocket cargo systems for rapid point-to-point delivery in contested environments. United States $12M - [**Liberty Ammunition**](https://millionrounds.com/company/liberty-ammunition) Liberty Ammunition manufactures lead-free rifle ammunitions for military troops in the United States. United States $1.8M **How this map is made.** Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and is based in the United States. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in defense tech, and goes to the first segment whose words it carries. Each segment shows its best-funded first. 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