# Top 50 Defence Tech Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026) > The 50 best-funded defence tech startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $49B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds. Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/defence-tech-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) - 1 [**Anduril Industries** Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anduril-industries) Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security. *Founded* 2017 Costa Mesa, United States **$7.5B** last round May 2026 - 2 [**Shield AI** Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-ai) Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. *Founded* 2015 San Diego, United States **$7.0B** last round Nov 2026 - 3 [**Helsing** Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helsing) Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$3.7B** last round Jul 2026 - 4 [**ICEYE** ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iceye) ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging. *Founded* 2015 Espoo, Finland **$3.0B** last round Aug 2026 - 5 [**Saronic** Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saronic) Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness. *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$2.4B** last round Apr 2026 - 6 [**Stoke Space** Stoke Space is a U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stoke-space) Stoke Space is a U.S. *Founded* 2019 Kent, United States **$1.6B** last round Oct 2025 - 7 [**Quantum Systems** Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-systems) Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich. *Founded* 2015 Gilching, Germany **$1.6B** last round Jul 2026 - 8 [**Archer Aviation**](https://millionrounds.com/company/archer-aviation) *Founded* - United States **$1.6B** last round Jun 2025 - 9 [**Anduril**](https://millionrounds.com/company/anduril) *Founded* - United States **$1.5B** last round Jul 2026 - 10 [**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 - 11 [**Castelion** Castelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit](https://millionrounds.com/company/castelion) Castelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit *Founded* 2022 Torrance, United States **$1.3B** last round Aug 2026 - 12 [**Vulcan Elements** Vulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.](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 neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets. *Founded* 2023 Vestavia Hills, United States **$1.1B** last round Apr 2026 - 13 [**Mach Industries** Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mach-industries) Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2022 Huntington Beach, United States **$1.0B** last round Sept 2026 - 14 [**True Anomaly** True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.](https://millionrounds.com/company/true-anomaly) True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense. *Founded* 2022 Englewood, United States **$860M** last round May 2026 - 15 [**K2 Space** K2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.](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. *Founded* 2022 Torrance, United States **$750M** last round Jul 2026 - 16 [**VulcanForms** VulcanForms enables critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vulcanforms) VulcanForms enables critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact. *Founded* 2015 Devens, United States **$720M** last round Nov 2026 - 17 [**Chaos**](https://millionrounds.com/company/chaos) *Founded* - United States **$655M** last round Nov 2025 - 18 [**TEKEVER**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekever) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$654M** last round Sept 2026 - 19 [**Armada** Armada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/armada) Armada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$591M** last round Sept 2026 - 20 [**Cadre Holdings** Cadre Holdings manufactures and distributes safety and protective equipment for law enforcement, military, and first responders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cadre-holdings) Cadre Holdings manufactures and distributes safety and protective equipment for law enforcement, military, and first responders. *Founded* 2012 Jacksonville, United States **$590M** last round Dec 2024 - 21 [**STARK** Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stark) Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services. *Founded* 1981 Horley, Germany **$576M** last round Jun 2026 - 22 [**Antares** Antares, formerly known as Antares Industries, is a nuclear technology company founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/antares) Antares, formerly known as Antares Industries, is a nuclear technology company founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Torrance, United States **$566M** last round Aug 2026 - 23 [**Hermeus** Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hermeus) Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. *Founded* 2018 El Segundo, United States **$550M** last round Apr 2026 - 24 [**Sierra Space** Sierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sierra-space) Sierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado. *Founded* 2021 Louisville, United States **$550M** last round Mar 2026 - 25 [**Northwood Space** Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.](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. *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$505M** last round Nov 2026 - 26 [**Isar Aerospace** Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isar-aerospace) Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich. *Founded* 2018 Ottobrunn, Germany **$487M** last round Jun 2026 - 27 [**Forterra** Forterra is a manufacturer of pipe and precast products for facilities that builds and maintains sustainable infrastructures.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forterra) Forterra is a manufacturer of pipe and precast products for facilities that builds and maintains sustainable infrastructures. *Founded* 2016 United States **$426M** last round Nov 2025 - 28 [**Nominal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nominal) *Founded* - United States **$411M** last round Nov 2026 - 29 [**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 - 30 [**Gilmour Space Technologies** Gilmour Space Technologies is a space rocket company that develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gilmour-space-technologies) Gilmour Space Technologies is a space rocket company that develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles. *Founded* 2012 Yatala, Australia **$399M** last round Jan 2026 - 31 [**Amca** Amca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.](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, California. *Founded* 2024 El Segundo, United States **$377M** last round May 2026 - 32 [**Skydio** Skydio is a leading U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skydio) Skydio is a leading U.S. *Founded* 2014 San Mateo, United States **$350M** last round Apr 2026 - 33 [**Onodrim Industries** Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onodrim-industries) Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing. *Founded* - Amsterdam, Netherlands **$347M** last round Nov 2026 - 34 [**Neros Technologies** Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neros-technologies) Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$325M** last round Aug 2026 - 35 [**Muon Space** Muon Space is an American aerospace startup founded in 2021, based in Mountain View, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/muon-space) Muon Space is an American aerospace startup founded in 2021, based in Mountain View, California. *Founded* 2021 Mountain View, United States **$295M** last round Aug 2026 - 36 [**Divergent Technologies** Divergent Technologies is an IT company that provides web development, ERP, software, mobile apps, graphic design, and network services.](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. *Founded* 2016 United States **$290M** last round Sept 2025 - 37 [**Chaos Industries** Chaos Industries is a Mexican videogame startup.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chaos-industries) Chaos Industries is a Mexican videogame startup. *Founded* - Carmichael, United States **$275M** last round May 2025 - 38 [**Overmatch Ventures**](https://millionrounds.com/company/overmatch-ventures) *Founded* - United States **$250M** last round Mar 2026 - 39 [**Epirus**](https://millionrounds.com/company/epirus) *Founded* - United States **$250M** last round Oct 2025 - 40 [**Austal** Austal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the world’s most advanced commercial and](https://millionrounds.com/company/austal) Austal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the world’s most advanced commercial and *Founded* 1988 Henderson, Australia **$245M** last round Oct 2026 - 41 [**REGENT Craft**](https://millionrounds.com/company/regent-craft) *Founded* 2020 United States **$240M** last round Aug 2026 - 42 [**Allen Control Systems** Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/allen-control-systems) Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$230M** last round Jun 2026 - 43 [**Ocient** Ocient is a data analytics software solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ocient) Ocient is a data analytics software solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Chicago, United States **$200M** last round Nov 2026 - 44 [**Harmattan AI** Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harmattan-ai) Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris. *Founded* 2024 Paris, France **$200M** last round Jan 2026 - 45 [**LeoLabs** LeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leolabs) LeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services. *Founded* 2016 Menlo Park, United States **$196M** last round Nov 2026 - 46 [**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 - 47 [**Quartermaster** Quartermaster is a maritime technology company focused on enhancing real-time maritime domain awareness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quartermaster) Quartermaster is a maritime technology company focused on enhancing real-time maritime domain awareness. *Founded* 2023 Arlington, United States **$183M** last round Sept 2026 - 48 [**Kraken Technology**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kraken-technology) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$178M** last round Aug 2026 - 49 [**Advanced Navigation** Advanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/advanced-navigation) Advanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia. *Founded* 2012 Sydney, Australia **$167M** last round Mar 2026 - 50 [**Airbase** Airbase is a technology company dedicated to enhancing the wireless future through modern radio frequency (RF) spectrum coordination.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airbase) Airbase is a technology company dedicated to enhancing the wireless future through modern radio frequency (RF) spectrum coordination. *Founded* - New York, United States **$162M** last round Mar 2026 **Total funding** how the list is ranked **15 November 2026** updated nightly **Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds Companies whose funding rounds we classed as this sector, ranked by the total they have raised in rounds we hold. 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