Defense Tech Base
Find defense startups and established technology suppliers. Search by name or capability, filter by location and market, then compare company profiles.
Showing companies in Propulsion and Hypersonics.
Aircraft modifications, upgrades, and engineering for government and defense fleets.
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Fincantieri Marine Group is the U.S. subsidiary of Fincantieri and designs and builds military vessels and specialized support vessels through U.S. shipyards.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Responsive space transportation and exploration.
Cedar Park, Texas, United States
Software-defined radio and high-power communications systems for government users.
Austin, Texas, United States
FLIR designs and manufactures thermal-imaging products and infrared cameras, with rugged sensing technology relevant to defense and security applications.
Wilsonville, Oregon, United States
Light, internally transportable tactical vehicles for special operations and light forces.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Mission-planning and logistics software for defense operations.
Wellsville, Utah, United States
Integrated radar and autonomous interceptors for counter-drone defense.
Lindon, Utah, United States
Mission equipment and systems for defense and maritime operators.
Mattaponi, Virginia, United States
Open-systems engineering and mission capabilities for national security.
San Diego, California, United States
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
Builds aerospace and defense products including combat aircraft, mission systems and space-related systems.
Reston, Virginia, United States
Headborne protection, situational awareness, and respiratory systems for defense users.
Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States
Rugged satellite communications terminals and C6ISR systems for military users.
Duluth, Georgia, United States
Defense electronics, mission systems, and advanced manufacturing.
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Military mobility, power, and autonomy solutions built on automotive-scale technology.
United States
Aviation program support and services for government customers.
Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States
Uncrewed aircraft and aerial targets for defense training and operations.
Madison, Alabama, United States
Engineering, manufacturing, and testing of military structures and assemblies.
Hauppauge, New York, United States
Special-mission aircraft and modifications for military and government customers.
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Ground-support tooling, test equipment, and maintenance solutions for military aviation.
United States
Localized production and defense systems for U.S. land, sea, and air forces.
United States
Radar, optronics, and integrated sensors for U.S. defense customers.
United States
High-speed aircraft development and demonstration
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Force protection capabilities for defense and national security.
United States
Global producer of advanced composite materials for aerospace, defense and space, including carbon fiber, composite prepregs, film adhesives and tooling materials; the company ide…
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Deployable troop-support and ground-support equipment for military operations.
Howell, Michigan, United States
Aerospace manufacturer providing mission-critical aerospace systems, components and materials for defense and space applications.
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Manufacturer of engineered metal products including jet-engine components, aerospace fasteners, airframe structures, castings, forgings and titanium products for defense and comme…
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Engineering, software, and hardware for complex defense and space systems.
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Making space instantly accessible.
Redondo Beach, California, United States
Inertial sensing and assured navigation systems for GPS-challenged missions.
Paeonian Springs, Virginia, United States
Ballistic protection and survivability composites for defense platforms.
United States
Digital intercom and communications systems for military aircraft crews.
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Contract manufacturer producing cable and wire harnesses, PCB assemblies and electronic box builds; its military and defense offering includes Mil-Spec cable assemblies and defens…
Brooksville, Florida, United States
Precision CNC-machined components for aerospace, space, and defense.
Thornton, Colorado, United States
Autonomous reentry vehicles and space-based logistics for national security.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Provides engineering solutions and TRL 9 hardware for aerospace and defense, with aerospace and tactical divisions; its stated focus includes intelligence, power and communication…
Irvine, California, United States
Mission planning, debrief, and maintenance systems for military aircraft.
Winter Springs, Florida, United States
Defense electronics and data systems for military platforms.
Yorba Linda, California, United States
Defense engineering and mission-system integration for U.S. military programs.
Great Mills, Maryland, United States
Software for defense and national-security missions.
Irvine, California, United States
Manufactures integrated aerospace components, rocket motor assemblies, launchers and missile/hypersonic systems.
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Precision manufacturing and assembly for aerospace platforms.
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Manufacturer of engineered hard materials, cutting tools and wear-resistant components for aerospace, defense and industrial manufacturing.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Design and manufacturing for defense hardware programs.
United States
Kopin develops advanced microdisplays and optical systems, including LCD, OLED, and microLED displays for defense and soldier-vision applications.
Westborough, Massachusetts, United States
Technology for the changing defense and security environment.
San Diego, California, United States
Pressure transducers and sensing products for aerospace and defense applications.
Leonia, New Jersey, United States
Communications on the move.
Redmond, Washington, United States
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.
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.
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.
No. It includes both emerging companies and established suppliers.
Defense Tech Base