# Top 26 Defence Tech Startups in the United Kingdom by Funding (2026)

> The 26 best-funded defence tech startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $3.3B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/defence-tech-startups-united-kingdom (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**UFORCE** UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air](https://millionrounds.com/company/uforce) UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 2 [**TEKEVER**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekever) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$654M** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**Cambridge Aerospace** Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambridge-aerospace) Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$400M** last round Aug 2026
- 4 [**SHIELD SPACE** SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-space) SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England. *Founded* 2025 Lincoln, United Kingdom **$191M** last round Jan 2026
- 5 [**Kraken Technology**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kraken-technology) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$178M** last round Aug 2026
- 6 [**ALL.SPACE** ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.](https://millionrounds.com/company/all-space) ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once. *Founded* 2013 Reading, United Kingdom **$102M** last round Oct 2024
- 7 [**Space Forge** Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.](https://millionrounds.com/company/space-forge) Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth. *Founded* 2018 Cardiff, United Kingdom **$74M** last round Jun 2026
- 8 [**Living Optics** Living Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H](https://millionrounds.com/company/living-optics) Living Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H *Founded* 2020 Milton, United Kingdom **$61M** last round Oct 2026
- 9 [**Isembard** Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isembard) Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Mar 2026
- 10 [**Valarian** Valarian is a UK-based sovereign infrastructure company headquartered in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/valarian) Valarian is a UK-based sovereign infrastructure company headquartered in London. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$50M** last round Jul 2026
- 11 [**Silicon MicroGravity** Silicon MicroGravity is a company developing novel sensor technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/silicon-microgravity) Silicon MicroGravity is a company developing novel sensor technology. *Founded* 2014 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$21M** last round Nov 2026
- 12 [**Archangel Lightworks** Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/archangel-lightworks) Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Oxford, United Kingdom **$17M** last round Aug 2026
- 13 [**Whitespace** whiteSpace is an engineering-centric firm that provides software solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/whitespace) whiteSpace is an engineering-centric firm that provides software solutions. *Founded* 2019 United Kingdom **$13M** last round Nov 2025
- 14 [**Seven Technologies** Seven Technologies, an engineering company, specializes in rugged SCADA type applications, offering associated environmental protection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/seven-technologies) Seven Technologies, an engineering company, specializes in rugged SCADA type applications, offering associated environmental protection. *Founded* 2003 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Apr 2012
- 15 [**Hadean** Hadean is a London-based technology company founded in 2015, specializing in distributed spatial computing, artificial intelligence, and synthetic environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hadean) Hadean is a London-based technology company founded in 2015, specializing in distributed spatial computing, artificial intelligence, and synthetic environments. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$9.3M** last round Jul 2026
- 16 [**SecureCloud+** SecureCloud offers both private and corporate customers a comprehensive service in the cloud area.](https://millionrounds.com/company/securecloud) SecureCloud offers both private and corporate customers a comprehensive service in the cloud area. *Founded* 2014 Neumarkt i.d. OPf., United Kingdom **$6.8M** last round Oct 2025
- 17 [**Sentinel Photonics** Sentinel Photonics is a UK-based defence technology company that specializes in advanced laser detection and protection systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sentinel-photonics) Sentinel Photonics is a UK-based defence technology company that specializes in advanced laser detection and protection systems. *Founded* 2020 Salisbury, United Kingdom **$5.8M** last round Apr 2026
- 18 [**Oshen** Oshen is the business to customer messaging platform that enhances texting and end user interface.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oshen) Oshen is the business to customer messaging platform that enhances texting and end user interface. *Founded* 2016 Westwood, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Aug 2026
- 19 [**Space DOTS** Space DOTS® (Space Data & Orbital Testing Solutions) is a UK-based space technology startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/space-dots) Space DOTS® (Space Data & Orbital Testing Solutions) is a UK-based space technology startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in London. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$4.9M** last round Sept 2025
- 20 [**PowerPhotonic** PowerPhotonic is a leading manufacturer and designer of high-precision, low-loss fused silica micro-optics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerphotonic) PowerPhotonic is a leading manufacturer and designer of high-precision, low-loss fused silica micro-optics. *Founded* 2004 Dunfermline, United Kingdom **$4.5M** last round Aug 2025
- 21 [**Occam** Occams’ Razor platform ensures optimal customer experience](https://millionrounds.com/company/occam) Occams’ Razor platform ensures optimal customer experience *Founded* 2016 United Kingdom **$4.3M** last round Sept 2026
- 22 [**Holdson** Holdson is a UK-based manufacturing technology company specializing in electrochemical polishing for metal components, particularly those produced through addit](https://millionrounds.com/company/holdson) Holdson is a UK-based manufacturing technology company specializing in electrochemical polishing for metal components, particularly those produced through addit *Founded* 2023 Skelmanthorpe, United Kingdom **$2.8M** last round Jul 2026
- 23 [**HonuWorx** HonuWorx is a subsea robotics company based in Aberdeen, Scotland, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/honuworx) HonuWorx is a subsea robotics company based in Aberdeen, Scotland, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Aberdeen, United Kingdom **$2.5M** last round Feb 2026
- 24 [**Space Aye** Space Aye is a space research and technology firm.](https://millionrounds.com/company/space-aye) Space Aye is a space research and technology firm. *Founded* 2012 Glasgow, United Kingdom **$638K** last round Oct 2024
- 25 [**Astron Systems** Astron Systems is a UK-based rocket company focused on transforming the space launch industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/astron-systems) Astron Systems is a UK-based rocket company focused on transforming the space launch industry. *Founded* 2021 Didcot, United Kingdom **$590K** last round Apr 2026
- 26 [**Disarmco** Disarmco is a UK-based company specializing in mine action and munitions disposal.](https://millionrounds.com/company/disarmco) Disarmco is a UK-based company specializing in mine action and munitions disposal. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$248K** last round Jan 2014

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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