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Showing companies in Drones and Uncrewed Systems.

Companies

3M Company

Aerospace materials and diversified industrial products

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

AdamWorks LLC

Advanced composite structures for aerospace and defense.

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Defense hardware
  • Advanced materials
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Space
  • Unmanned systems
Companies

Advanced Aircraft Company

Builds long-endurance VTOL unmanned aircraft, including distributed-electric-propulsion tilt-wing and multirotor UAS for defense and other missions.

Hampton, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Aerospace
Companies

Aerosapien Technologies

Aerosapien Technologies is an AS9100D-certified aerospace engineering and precision-manufacturing company that develops eVTOL cargo aircraft and produces aerospace parts using CNC…

Ormond Beach, Florida, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

AeroVironment

Defense manufacturer of unmanned aircraft and multi-domain robotic systems.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Aerospace
Companies

AEVEX Aerospace

Autonomy, uncrewed aircraft, and mission systems for defense users.

Solana Beach, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Mission software
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Aerospace
Companies

ATAC

Contracted tactical airborne training and operational air support for U.S. forces.

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Training and simulation
  • Mission services
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

Air Tractor, Inc.

Purpose-built aircraft for security and military missions.

Olney, Texas, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Aircraft
  • Defense hardware
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • Aerospace
Companies

AllClear Aerospace & Defense

Aircraft aftermarket parts, repair, and sustainment for military fleets.

United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Sustainment
  • Repair & maintenance
  • Logistics
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

Allen Control Systems, Inc.

Autonomous precision weapon stations for counter-drone and force protection.

Austin, Texas, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Robotics
  • Counter-UAS
  • Defense hardware
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
Companies

American Data Solutions

Interactive electronic technical manuals and maintenance software for aircraft fleets.

Smyrna, Georgia, United States

Capabilities
  • Mission software
  • Aerospace systems
  • Logistics
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

American Robotics, Inc.

Automated drone infrastructure for industrial and defense operations.

Sparks, Maryland, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Robotics
  • Sensors
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Industrial
  • Critical infrastructure
Companies

Anduril Industries

Autonomous systems for defense and national security.

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Mission software
  • Defense hardware
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Critical infrastructure
Companies

Applied Aeronautics

Long-range fixed-wing UAVs designed for modular payload integration.

Manchaca, Texas, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Communications
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

Archer Aviation

Aircraft capabilities for defense and national security.

San Jose, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mobility
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Aerospace
Companies

Arnold Defense & Electronics, LLC

Design and manufacture of 2.75-inch rocket launcher systems for military platforms.

United States

Capabilities
  • Defense hardware
  • Weapons systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Maritime
  • Military vehicles
Companies

Askari Defense, Inc.

Autonomous kinetic interceptors designed to defeat hostile drones.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Capabilities
  • Counter-UAS
  • Autonomous systems
  • Uncrewed aircraft
  • Defense hardware
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Homeland security
Companies

Astro Mechanica, Inc.

Supersonic aircraft and propulsion systems designed for national defense and long-range flight.

San Francisco, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Propulsion
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Logistics
Companies

Aura Network Systems, Inc.

Secure aviation communications and spectrum infrastructure for autonomous flight.

United States

Capabilities
  • Communications
  • Spectrum management
  • Aviation systems
  • Autonomous systems
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aviation
  • Government
  • Commercial aerospace
Companies

Aurora Flight Sciences

Designs advanced and uncrewed aircraft, including long-endurance UAS, and develops autonomy and lightweight aircraft technologies.

Manassas, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Aerospace
Companies

Auterion

Develops an operating system and open platform for autonomous drone and robotic fleets across air, land and sea, including government applications.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Mission software
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Government
Companies

Beehive Industries

Additively manufactured jet engines for uncrewed defense systems.

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Defense hardware
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Unmanned systems
Companies

Blackhawk Government Solutions

Aircraft performance upgrades and modifications for government fleets.

Waco, Texas, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission services
  • Engineering
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • Aerospace
Companies

BlueHalo

Technology for space, cyber, and national security.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Space systems
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
Companies

Boeing

Aircraft and defense platform programs

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

Carnegie Robotics

Pittsburgh-based robotics company engineering and commercializing autonomous applications for OEMs and defense, including U.S. military robotic technology and rugged autonomy comp…

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Government
Companies

Cummings Aerospace, Inc.

Unmanned aircraft and missile systems for defense missions.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Missiles
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • Aerospace
Companies

Darkhive, Inc.

Open autonomous robotics and mission systems for defense.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Uncrewed aircraft
  • Mission software
  • Defense hardware
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Public safety
Companies

Delta Information Systems, Inc.

Data links and communications systems for aerospace, defense, and space programs.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities
  • Communications
  • Aerospace systems
  • Defense hardware
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Space
Companies

Draken International, LLC

Contracted tactical aviation, adversary air, and training support for U.S. forces.

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Training and simulation
  • Mission services
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

Drone America, Inc.

Autonomous aircraft and UAS engineering for homeland defense and government missions.

Reno, Nevada, United States

Capabilities
  • Unmanned aircraft
  • Autonomy
  • ISR
  • Aerospace systems
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Homeland security
  • Government
Companies

DroneShield USA, LLC

Counter-drone detection and defeat systems for defense and public safety.

Warrenton, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Electronic warfare
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • Critical infrastructure
Companies

DZYNE Technologies

Autonomous defense systems and counter-UAS technology.

Irvine, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Defense hardware
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Critical infrastructure
Companies

EagleNXT

Integrated uncrewed aircraft, imaging sensors, and software for government and industrial users.

Allen, Texas, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Mission software
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • Critical infrastructure
Companies

Electroimpact, Inc.

Automation and tooling systems for aerospace manufacturing.

Mukilteo, Washington, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Robotics
  • Manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Manufacturing
Companies

Field Aerospace

Aircraft modifications, upgrades, and engineering for government and defense fleets.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Engineering
  • Mission services
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

Fortem Technologies, Inc.

Integrated radar and autonomous interceptors for counter-drone defense.

Lindon, Utah, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Mission software
  • Defense hardware
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Critical infrastructure
Companies

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

GA-ASI develops unmanned aerial systems and mission payload and exploitation technologies; its remotely piloted aircraft support surveillance, communications relay and weapons-del…

San Diego, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software
  • Communications
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Aerospace
Companies

General Dynamics

Builds aerospace and defense products including combat aircraft, mission systems and space-related systems.

Reston, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Develops Bluefin Robotics autonomous unmanned underwater vehicles and related technologies for defense customers.

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Maritime
Companies

Ghost Robotics

Quadruped robots for the real world.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Critical infrastructure
Companies

Global Planning Initiatives, LLC

Autonomous systems engineering for uncrewed air, surface, and underwater platforms.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Robotics
  • Maritime systems
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Maritime
  • Aerospace
Companies

Griffon Aerospace

Uncrewed aircraft and aerial targets for defense training and operations.

Madison, Alabama, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Aerospace
Companies

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Special-mission aircraft and modifications for military and government customers.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Mission services
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

HavocAI

Collaborative autonomy and command-and-control for uncrewed surface vessels.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Maritime systems
  • Mission software
  • Robotics
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Maritime
  • National security
Companies

Hermeus

High-speed aircraft development and demonstration

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Aerospace
  • Space
Companies

HII

Produces REMUS autonomous unmanned underwater vehicles for ISR, mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare.

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Communications
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Maritime
Companies

Intercommunication Systems Group, Inc.

Digital intercom and communications systems for military aircraft crews.

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Communications
  • Defense hardware
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

ITI Engineering, LLC

Mission planning, debrief, and maintenance systems for military aircraft.

Winter Springs, Florida, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software
  • Training and simulation
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

Jonathan Engineered Solutions

Software for defense and national-security missions.

Irvine, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Aerospace

Finding defense tech companies

Use this directory to shortlist companies by mission area, capability and market. For a scan of the full published set, see the alphabetical company list. Compare company capabilities and government awards.

What counts as defense technology?

This directory covers companies developing products for defense and national security, including dual-use technology with civilian applications. Sector tags help distinguish autonomy, software, sensing, space and other capabilities.

How should I compare companies?

Start with the capability and market tags, then review each company’s public website. Federal award activity is useful context on reported public awards, but it is not a measure of product quality, company size or private funding.

Does the directory include only startups?

No. It includes both emerging companies and established suppliers.

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