# Top 50 Defence Tech Startups by Funding Raised in 2026

> The 50 defence Tech startups that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $34B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/defensetech-startups-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**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 **$6.5B** last round Nov 2026
- 2 [**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 **$5.0B** last round May 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 **$3.0B** 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 **$2.3B** 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 **$1.8B** last round Apr 2026
- 6 [**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 **$1.4B** last round Jul 2026
- 7 [**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 **$900M** last round Sept 2026
- 8 [**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 **$800M** last round Aug 2026
- 9 [**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 **$750M** last round Nov 2026
- 10 [**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
- 11 [**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 **$600M** last round May 2026
- 12 [**TEKEVER**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekever) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$580M** last round Sept 2026
- 13 [**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 **$570M** last round Jun 2026
- 14 [**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
- 15 [**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
- 16 [**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 **$500M** last round Jul 2026
- 17 [**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 **$475M** last round Nov 2026
- 18 [**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 **$470M** last round Aug 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 **$460M** last round Sept 2026
- 20 [**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 **$431M** last round Apr 2026
- 21 [**Nominal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nominal) *Founded* - United States **$391M** last round Nov 2026
- 22 [**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 **$363M** last round Jan 2026
- 23 [**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
- 24 [**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 **$312M** last round Jun 2026
- 25 [**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 **$300M** last round Aug 2026
- 26 [**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 **$300M** last round May 2026
- 27 [**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 **$250M** last round Aug 2026
- 28 [**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 **$250M** last round Aug 2026
- 29 [**Overmatch Ventures**](https://millionrounds.com/company/overmatch-ventures) *Founded* - United States **$250M** last round Mar 2026
- 30 [**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
- 31 [**REGENT Craft**](https://millionrounds.com/company/regent-craft) *Founded* 2020 United States **$240M** last round Aug 2026
- 32 [**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 **$200M** last round Jun 2026
- 33 [**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
- 34 [**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
- 35 [**Kraken Technology**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kraken-technology) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$175M** last round Aug 2026
- 36 [**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 **$158M** last round Mar 2026
- 37 [**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 **$150M** last round Nov 2026
- 38 [**Firehawk Aerospace** Firehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures rocket motors powered by 3D printed propellant.](https://millionrounds.com/company/firehawk-aerospace) Firehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures rocket motors powered by 3D printed propellant. *Founded* 2020 Addison, United States **$150M** last round Oct 2026
- 39 [**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 **$148M** last round Nov 2026
- 40 [**Hypersonica** Hypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an](https://millionrounds.com/company/hypersonica) Hypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an *Founded* 2023 Feldkirchen, Germany **$140M** last round Nov 2026
- 41 [**Defense Unicorns** Defense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense technology company founded in 2021, with roots tracing back to late 2020.](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. *Founded* 2021 Colorado Springs, United States **$136M** last round Jan 2026
- 42 [**Code Metal** Code Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/code-metal) Code Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications. *Founded* 2023 Boston, United States **$125M** last round Feb 2026
- 43 [**EOS-X Space** EOS-X Space is a European aerospace company founded in 2019, specializing in zero-emission space tourism.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eos-x-space) EOS-X Space is a European aerospace company founded in 2019, specializing in zero-emission space tourism. *Founded* 2020 Madrid, Spain **$120M** last round Nov 2026
- 44 [**Dominion Dynamics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dominion-dynamics) *Founded* - Canada **$113M** last round Jun 2026
- 45 [**Skydio** Skydio is a leading U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skydio) Skydio is a leading U.S. *Founded* 2014 San Mateo, United States **$110M** last round Apr 2026
- 46 [**Performance Drone Works (PDW)**](https://millionrounds.com/company/performance-drone-works-pdw) *Founded* - United States **$110M** last round Mar 2026
- 47 [**Twenty** Twenty is a development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/twenty) Twenty is a development company. *Founded* 1994 Dallas, United States **$100M** last round Jun 2026
- 48 [**Havoc**](https://millionrounds.com/company/havoc) *Founded* - United States **$100M** last round May 2026
- 49 [**Turion Space** Turion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.](https://millionrounds.com/company/turion-space) Turion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX. *Founded* 2021 Irvine, United States **$95M** last round Apr 2026
- 50 [**Smack Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/smack-technologies) *Founded* - United States **$93M** last round Aug 2026

**Money raised in 2026** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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