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San Diego Defense Companies & Contractors

San Diego combines an established military and aerospace ecosystem with newer unmanned-systems and cybersecurity businesses. Use this hub to find companies by capability and explore the government awards already matched to their profiles.

Unmanned systems, maritime technology, communications and cybersecurity

20Listed companies
8Listed providers
172Matched federal contracts
5Matched SBIR/STTR awards

Company capabilities

Top categories by number of listed companies. A company can appear in more than one category.

  1. Communications7
  2. Aerospace systems6
  3. Mission software6
  4. Autonomous systems4
  5. Defense hardware4
  6. Sensing & intelligence4

Agencies in matched contracts

Top reported awarding agencies by record count—not contract value or local spending.

  1. Department of Defense135
  2. General Services Administration14
  3. Department of Homeland Security11
  4. National Aeronautics and Space Administration5
  5. Department of Transportation3
  6. Department of Commerce2

Defense companies in San Diego

20 public profiles

Use capabilities to build a shortlist. Open a profile for products, context and matched awards where available.

Cubic Corporation →

Sensors and intelligence systems for defense users.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Sensing & intelligence

Digital Force Technologies, Inc. →

Multi-domain sensing systems for tactical operations and decision support.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Mission systems
  • Defense hardware

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. →

Engineering, C5I, and lifecycle sustainment for U.S. Navy systems.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Engineering services
  • C5ISR
  • Maritime systems
  • Sustainment

Firestorm Labs, Inc. →

Modular unmanned aircraft and expeditionary manufacturing systems for defense.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Unmanned aircraft
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Defense manufacturing

Fuse Integration, Inc. →

Tactical networking, communications, and computing solutions for warfighters.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Communications
  • C5ISR
  • Mission systems
  • Engineering

GALT Aerospace, Inc. →

Open-systems engineering and mission capabilities for national security.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Mission software
  • Aerospace systems
  • Communications
  • Defense hardware

General Atomics →

Uncrewed aircraft, sensors, and precision systems for defense.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Uncrewed aircraft
  • Sensors
  • Defense systems

IQ-Analog Corporation →

High-speed data converters and signal-processing hardware for defense systems.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Electronics
  • Communications
  • Sensing & intelligence

ModalAI →

Autonomy and unmanned systems for defense missions.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Autonomous systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software

Natilus →

Next-generation aircraft designed to transport people and cargo more efficiently.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Autonomous systems
  • Unmanned aircraft
  • logistics
  • dual-use aerospace

Nighthawk Flight Systems, Inc. →

Advanced avionics displays and systems for military and civil aircraft.

Listed location: Vista, CA

  • Avionics
  • Aerospace systems
  • Flight displays
  • Communications

Shield AI →

AI pilots for the world’s most important missions.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Autonomous systems
  • Mission software
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Aerospace systems

SkySafe, Inc. →

Drone detection and airspace intelligence for defense and public safety.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Counter-UAS
  • Electronic warfare
  • Mission software
  • Sensors and surveillance

TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. →

Resilient tactical networking and communications for military users.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Tactical communications
  • MANET
  • Signal processing

Viasat →

Spacecraft and satellite technology for national-security missions.

Listed location: Carlsbad, CA

  • Space systems
  • Mission software
  • Cybersecurity
  • Communications

ZMicro, Inc. →

Rugged MIL-SPEC computers, servers, and displays for deployed missions.

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Defense hardware
  • Computing
  • Rugged systems

Providers with listed regional locations

Find providers with locations in this region.

ARRK North America →

Defense and aerospace prototyping and product-development engineering

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Product engineering

CCS Global Tech →

Security-cleared federal and defense staffing

Listed location: Poway, CA

  • Recruiting & staffing

CRI CFO Hub →

Government contractor accounting and DCAA compliance

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Accounting & tax

Omni Law P.C. →

Defense/aerospace business counsel and government contracts

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Legal services

Quartus Engineering →

Aerospace multidisciplinary engineering and optical/mechatronic systems development

Listed location: San Diego, CA

  • Product engineering

Government awards matched to listed companies

Reported awards linked to listed companies; amounts do not represent local spending.

Federal contract awards

172 matched awards across 4 companies · $2.0B in reported award amounts

Award dates: Jan 28, 2011–Jul 21, 2026.

Showing up to eight most recently dated matched records. Open a company profile for its other awards, or browse the contract tracker.

SBIR / STTR awards

5 matched awards across 1 company · $4.2M in reported award amounts

Award dates: Dec 12, 2019–Jul 27, 2022.

Department of Defense · Mar 18, 2021 · SBIR Phase II

Shield AI Proposal

Shield AI · Reported place of performance: San Diego, California

$749K

Department of Defense · Dec 17, 2020 · SBIR Phase I

Shield AI Proposal

Shield AI · Reported place of performance: San Diego, California

$50K

Showing up to six most recently dated matched records. Browse the SBIR/STTR tracker →

Why this hub matters

Research autonomy, communications and maritime suppliers across San Diego’s defense ecosystem.

Which defense companies are in the San Diego area?

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How should I compare San Diego defense suppliers?

Start with the capability you need, then open the company profile and product catalog. For hardware or maritime work, ask about configuration, integration, testing and delivery support. A listed address or past award does not establish current capacity or procurement eligibility.

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