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Defence Tech startups that raised in 2026
132 defence Tech startups that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $34B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Shield AIShield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
Founded 2015San Diego, United States$6.5Blast round Nov 2026 - 2
Anduril IndustriesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
Founded 2017Costa Mesa, United States$5.0Blast round May 2026 - 3
HelsingHelsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Munich, Germany$3.0Blast round Jul 2026 - 4
ICEYEICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
Founded 2015Espoo, Finland$2.3Blast round Aug 2026 - 5
SaronicSaronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.
Founded 2022Austin, United States$1.8Blast round Apr 2026 - 6
Quantum SystemsQuantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.
Founded 2015Gilching, Germany$1.4Blast round Jul 2026 - 7
Mach IndustriesMach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.
Founded 2022Huntington Beach, United States$900Mlast round Sept 2026 - 8
CastelionCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean PitCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit
Founded 2022Torrance, United States$800Mlast round Aug 2026 - 9
UFORCEUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for airUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air
Founded -London, United Kingdom$750Mlast round Nov 2026 - 10
VulcanFormsVulcanForms enables critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact.VulcanForms enables critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact.
Founded 2015Devens, United States$720Mlast round Nov 2026 - 11
True AnomalyTrue Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.
Founded 2022Englewood, United States$600Mlast round May 2026 - 12TEKEVERFounded 2013United Kingdom$580Mlast round Sept 2026
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STARKStark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.
Founded 1981Horley, Germany$570Mlast round Jun 2026 - 14
HermeusHermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Founded 2018El Segundo, United States$550Mlast round Apr 2026 - 15
Sierra SpaceSierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado.Sierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado.
Founded 2021Louisville, United States$550Mlast round Mar 2026 - 16
K2 SpaceK2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.K2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.
Founded 2022Torrance, United States$500Mlast round Jul 2026 - 17
Northwood SpaceNorthwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$475Mlast round Nov 2026 - 18
AntaresAntares, formerly known as Antares Industries, is a nuclear technology company founded in 2023.Antares, formerly known as Antares Industries, is a nuclear technology company founded in 2023.
Founded 2023Torrance, United States$470Mlast round Aug 2026 - 19
ArmadaArmada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.Armada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$460Mlast round Sept 2026 - 20
Vulcan ElementsVulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.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 2023Vestavia Hills, United States$431Mlast round Apr 2026 - 21NominalFounded -United States$391Mlast round Nov 2026
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Gilmour Space TechnologiesGilmour Space Technologies is a space rocket company that develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles.Gilmour Space Technologies is a space rocket company that develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles.
Founded 2012Yatala, Australia$363Mlast round Jan 2026 - 23
Onodrim IndustriesOnodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.
Founded -Amsterdam, Netherlands$347Mlast round Nov 2026 - 24
Isar AerospaceIsar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.
Founded 2018Ottobrunn, Germany$312Mlast round Jun 2026 - 25
Cambridge AerospaceCambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$300Mlast round Aug 2026 - 26
AmcaAmca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.Amca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2024El Segundo, United States$300Mlast round May 2026 - 27
Neros TechnologiesNeros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$250Mlast round Aug 2026 - 28
Muon SpaceMuon Space is an American aerospace startup founded in 2021, based in Mountain View, California.Muon Space is an American aerospace startup founded in 2021, based in Mountain View, California.
Founded 2021Mountain View, United States$250Mlast round Aug 2026 - 29
Overmatch VenturesFounded -United States$250Mlast round Mar 2026 - 30
AustalAustal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the world’s most advanced commercial and 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 1988Henderson, Australia$245Mlast round Oct 2026 - 31REGENT CraftFounded 2020United States$240Mlast round Aug 2026
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Allen Control SystemsAllen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Austin, United States$200Mlast round Jun 2026 - 33
Harmattan AIHarmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.
Founded 2024Paris, France$200Mlast round Jan 2026 - 34
QuartermasterQuartermaster is a maritime technology company focused on enhancing real-time maritime domain awareness.Quartermaster is a maritime technology company focused on enhancing real-time maritime domain awareness.
Founded 2023Arlington, United States$183Mlast round Sept 2026 - 35Kraken TechnologyFounded -United Kingdom$175Mlast round Aug 2026
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Advanced NavigationAdvanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia.Advanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia.
Founded 2012Sydney, Australia$158Mlast round Mar 2026 - 37
LeoLabsLeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services.LeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services.
Founded 2016Menlo Park, United States$150Mlast round Nov 2026 - 38
Firehawk AerospaceFirehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures rocket motors powered by 3D printed propellant.Firehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures rocket motors powered by 3D printed propellant.
Founded 2020Addison, United States$150Mlast round Oct 2026 - 39
OcientOcient is a data analytics software solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016.Ocient is a data analytics software solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016.
Founded 2016Chicago, United States$148Mlast round Nov 2026 - 40
HypersonicaHypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military anHypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an
Founded 2023Feldkirchen, Germany$140Mlast round Nov 2026 - 41
Defense UnicornsDefense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense technology company founded in 2021, with roots tracing back to late 2020.Defense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense technology company founded in 2021, with roots tracing back to late 2020.
Founded 2021Colorado Springs, United States$136Mlast round Jan 2026 - 42
Code MetalCode Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications.Code Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications.
Founded 2023Boston, United States$125Mlast round Feb 2026 - 43
EOS-X SpaceEOS-X Space is a European aerospace company founded in 2019, specializing in zero-emission space tourism.EOS-X Space is a European aerospace company founded in 2019, specializing in zero-emission space tourism.
Founded 2020Madrid, Spain$120Mlast round Nov 2026 - 44Dominion DynamicsFounded -Canada$113Mlast round Jun 2026
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SkydioSkydio is a leading U.S.Skydio is a leading U.S.
Founded 2014San Mateo, United States$110Mlast round Apr 2026 - 46Performance Drone Works (PDW)Founded -United States$110Mlast round Mar 2026
- 47TwentyTwenty is a development company.
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Founded 1994Dallas, United States$100Mlast round Jun 2026 - 48HavocFounded -United States$100Mlast round May 2026
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Turion SpaceTurion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.Turion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.
Founded 2021Irvine, United States$95Mlast round Apr 2026 - 50Smack TechnologiesFounded -United States$93Mlast round Aug 2026
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