Defense Tech BaseRapiscan Systems
Software for defense and national-security missions.
Torrance, California, United States
Capabilities
- Mission software
Markets served
Defense Tech Base
Defense tech companies
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Raptor Defense Company
Modular unmanned ground vehicles for defense operations.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Capabilities
- Autonomous systems
- Robotics
- Defense hardware
Markets served
Raptor Scientific, Inc.
Engineering, test, and measurement systems for aerospace and defense.
Berlin, Connecticut, United States
Capabilities
- Test equipment
- Engineering
- Aerospace systems
Markets served
Ravelin Defense, Inc.
Ballistic protection, survivability systems, and advanced manufacturing for defense platforms.
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Capabilities
- Defense hardware
- Advanced materials
- Composites
- Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
R-DEX Systems, Inc.
AI, robotics, and sensor technologies for mission-critical applications.
Woodstock, Georgia, United States
Capabilities
- Autonomous systems
- Sensing & intelligence
- Artificial intelligence
Markets served
RE2 Robotics
Robotics for a safer world.
United States
Capabilities
- Maritime systems
- robotics
Markets served
Rebellion Defense
Software for the national-security mission.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Capabilities
- Mission software
- Sensing & intelligence
- Cybersecurity
Markets served
Red 6, Inc.
Augmented-reality systems for airborne combat training.
Orlando, Florida, United States
Capabilities
- Training
- Augmented reality
- Aerospace systems
Markets served
Red Canary
Security operations that stop threats before they stop you.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Capabilities
- Cybersecurity
- managed detection and response
- software
Markets served
Red Cat Holdings
Drones for the warfighter
San Juan, United States
Capabilities
- Unmanned aircraft
- defense
- Sensing & intelligence
- robotics
Markets served
REDCOM Laboratories, Inc.
Interoperable tactical communications for command and control at the edge.
Victor, New York, United States
Capabilities
- Communications
- Mission software
- Command and control
Markets served
Redwire
Mission-critical space solutions.
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Capabilities
- Space systems
- Advanced manufacturing
- Aerospace systems
Markets served
Relativity Space
Builds launch vehicles using robotics, software, and metal additive manufacturing; its official headquarters announcement describes production of a 3D-printed rocket, engine assem…
Long Beach, California, United States
Capabilities
- Autonomous systems
- Space systems
- Aerospace systems
- Mission software
Markets served
Reliable Robotics Corporation
Autonomous aircraft systems for cargo, logistics, and government operations.
United States
Capabilities
- Autonomy
- Aerospace
- Software
Markets served
Renegade UxS
Combat-focused unmanned aircraft and command systems for contested operations.
Tampa, Florida, United States
Capabilities
- Unmanned aircraft
- Autonomy
- Command and control
- ISR
Markets served
Rescale, Inc.
Cloud high-performance computing for engineering and research.
San Francisco, California, United States
Capabilities
- Mission software
- Cloud computing
- Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
ResilienX
Safety management and integration for uncrewed aviation ecosystems.
Syracuse, New York, United States
Capabilities
- Autonomy
- Aviation safety
- UAS integration
Markets served
Resilinc Corporation
Supply chain risk intelligence and resilience software for aerospace and defense.
United States
Capabilities
- Software
- Supply chain
- Risk analytics
Markets served
Reveal Technology, Inc.
Tactical geospatial intelligence and decision-support software for operators.
Bozeman, Montana, United States
Capabilities
- Mission software
- Geospatial intelligence
- Artificial intelligence
- Tactical systems
Markets served
Range Generation Next, LLC
Test-range operations and engineering for U.S. defense and space missions.
Melbourne, Florida, United States
Capabilities
- Mission services
- Space systems
- Testing and evaluation
Markets served
RH Aero Systems, Inc.
Ground support and tooling for aerospace and defense aircraft maintenance.
United States
Capabilities
- Aerospace
- Maintenance
- Ground support
Markets served
Rhea Space Activity, Inc.
Space and navigation technologies for national-security missions.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Capabilities
- Space systems
- Positioning, navigation and timing
- Artificial intelligence
- Sensors
Markets served
Riptide Autonomous Solutions
Underwater systems capabilities for defense and national security.
Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Capabilities
- Maritime systems
- autonomy
Markets served
Rise8, Inc.
Secure software development and delivery for critical government missions.
Tampa, Florida, United States
Capabilities
- Mission software
- Cybersecurity
- Government IT
Markets served
Riverbend Energetics
Energetic devices and components for aerospace and defense applications.
Alton, Illinois, United States
Capabilities
- Energetics
- Munitions
- Defense manufacturing
- Aerospace components
Markets served
Rivet Industries, Inc.
Defense-grade connected hardware and software for frontline teams.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Capabilities
- Mission software
- Communications
- Sensors
- Defense hardware
Markets served
Rocker Industries, Inc.
Precision manufacturing and engineered components for aerospace and defense.
United States
Capabilities
- Advanced manufacturing
- Precision machining
- Components
Markets served
Rocket Lab
Launch and space systems for government and commercial missions.
Long Beach, California, United States
Capabilities
- Space systems
Markets served
Rogue Space Systems Corporation
Autonomous spacecraft for in-space inspection, logistics, and space domain awareness.
Laconia, New Hampshire, United States
Capabilities
- Space systems
- Autonomy
- Space domain awareness
- Mission systems
Markets served
Romeo Six, LLC
Military product solutions designed for operators and field teams.
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, United States
Capabilities
- Defense hardware
- Soldier systems
- Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
Roush Defense
Engineering the future of defense.
Livonia, Michigan, United States
Capabilities
- land systems
- vehicle engineering
- manufacturing
Markets served
RTX
Aerospace and defense company whose Raytheon business develops Coyote and KuRFS counter-UAS systems for complex drone threats.
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Capabilities
- Autonomous systems
- Space systems
- Aerospace systems
- Communications
Markets served
Rugged Computing
Rugged computing capabilities for defense and national security.
United States
Capabilities
- rugged computing
- defense electronics
Markets served
Rugged Science
Rugged computing hardware for defense and aerospace environments.
Sparks, Maryland, United States
Capabilities
- Rugged computing
- Electronics
- Networking
Markets served
Rune Technologies, Inc.
AI-enabled logistics software for contested military operations.
United States
Capabilities
- Mission software
- Artificial intelligence
- Logistics
- Data analytics
Markets served
RunSafe Security
Cybersecurity solutions for embedded military systems
United States
Capabilities
- Defense software
- embedded software security
- runtime protection
- weapon-system cybersecurity
Markets served
Russ Bassett Corporation
Air traffic control consoles and command-center furniture for FAA and defense users.
Whittier, California, United States
Capabilities
- Defense hardware
- Command and control
- Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
Saab Inc.
Defense sensors, training, and combat systems for U.S. users.
Syracuse, New York, United States
Capabilities
- Sensors
- Radar
- Training systems
Markets served
Safari Circuits, LLC
Circuit-board assembly for mission-critical defense and aerospace electronics.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Capabilities
- Electronics
- Advanced manufacturing
- Systems integration
Markets served
Safariland
Protective equipment capabilities for defense and national security.
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Capabilities
- Soldier systems
Markets served
SAFE Boats International
High-performance aluminum vessels for defense and security.
United States
Capabilities
- Maritime systems
Markets served
Sagetech Avionics, Inc.
Certified avionics and identification transponders for uncrewed aircraft.
Bingen, Washington, United States
Capabilities
- Avionics
- Communications
- Uncrewed aircraft
- Sensors and surveillance
Markets served
SAGRAD Inc.
Electronics systems and subsystem design, manufacturing, and test.
Melbourne, Florida, United States
Capabilities
- Defense electronics
- Sensors
- Aerospace manufacturing
Markets served
SAIC
We bring the next great innovation to life.
Reston, Virginia, United States
Capabilities
- Artificial intelligence
- cyber
- cloud
- Mission systems
Markets served
Saildrone
Persistent ocean intelligence from autonomous surface vehicles.
Alameda, California, United States
Capabilities
- Autonomous systems
- Sensing & intelligence
- Maritime systems
Markets served
Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.
RF, pulsed-power, acoustics, and threat-warning technologies for defense.
Cypress, California, United States
Capabilities
- Sensing & intelligence
- Electronic warfare
- Engineering
Markets served
Sarcos Technology and Robotics
Robots that work where humans can’t
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Capabilities
- robotics
- manipulation
- inspection
- defense
Markets served
Sargent Aerospace & Defense, Inc.
Actuation, hydraulic systems, and specialty bearings for defense platforms.
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Capabilities
- Aerospace components
- Actuation
- Maritime systems
- Bearings
Markets served
Saronic
Autonomous surface vessels for the maritime domain.
Austin, Texas, United States
Capabilities
- Autonomous systems
- Advanced manufacturing
- Maritime systems
Markets served
Scale AI
Reliable AI systems for critical decisions.
San Francisco, California, United States
Capabilities
- defense AI
- Mission software
- generative AI
Markets served
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?
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How should I compare companies?
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Does the directory include only startups?
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