Recently Funded Defense Tech Companies 2026

Chinese aerospace company building satellite communication and space infrastructure systems.

Bengaluru-based defence and dual-use technology startup

Hadrian is a machine-parts startup that manufactures precision components for cutting-edge techno...

Defense technology company building autonomous laser systems that detect, track, and neutralize d...

Chinese commercial rocket company (Beijing) developing reusable launch vehicles.

WindBorne Systems deploys smart weather balloons to collect high-resolution atmospheric data for ...

Software-first, vertically integrated minerals company supplying critical minerals for energy, AI...

AI-powered drone detection systems.

Military cyber startup founded by DOGE alumni using AI for U.S. defense.

Aviation Propulsion Systems

Laser-powered energy infrastructure for space.

Precision manufacturing and deeptech aerospace company.

AI-powered rocket engine development platform

British maritime defence technology company.

Multi-orbit satellite antenna and payload manufacturer.

Defense technology startup developing drone counter systems, led by Israeli air-defense veterans.

Builds low-cost interceptors to defeat cheap drones and missiles at scale.

Helsing develops AI-based defense and security solutions for national defense.

Defence technology company.

Develops rotating detonation rocket engines and detonation ramjet propulsion for defense, space, ...

Helps commercial companies enter the federal defense market.

German defense technology company developing AI-powered eVTOL unmanned aerial vehicles for milita...

Australian spaceport operator providing launch and re-entry infrastructure for orbital and suborb...

Platform serving the global space economy.

Norwegian defence technology company building autonomy and swarming software for unmanned systems.