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A defense‑technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced autonomous systems—airborne, maritime, and terrestrial—for defense and security applications.

A vehicle intelligence software company that provides tools and platforms to design, test, and deploy autonomous driving systems and advanced driver‑assistance systems (ADAS). They serve a wide range of industries—automotive, trucking, mining, agriculture, defense, and more—by helping engineering teams build safe, AI-powered vehicles faster and at scale.

Focused on revolutionizing aerospace and defense manufacturing through highly automated, software-defined factories. They aim to produce precision parts for rockets, satellites, jets, and drones up to ten times faster and at half the cost compared to traditional methods. Hadrian achieves this by utilizing advanced automation, AI, and robotics in their factories.

A company that provides in-space transportation services, essentially acting as a “space tug” to move satellites and payloads between different orbits. They design and manufacture orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) that can transport satellites from low Earth orbit (LEO) to other destinations like geostationary orbit (GEO), the Moon, or even Mars. 

A wind and solar-powered unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) that collect oceanographic and atmospheric data. They are designed to operate in remote and harsh ocean environments, collecting data that can be used for various applications, including climate and environmental monitoring, fisheries research, and maritime defense. 

A U.S.-based aerospace startup on a mission to build the world’s first in‑space factories—tiny manufacturing labs operating in microgravity to create high-value products, especially pharmaceuticals, which are then safely returned to Earth inside reentry capsules.

A German aerospace startup that design, manufacture, and market modular unmanned aerial systems (UAS)—essentially advanced UAV drones—intended for military, security, reconnaissance, and dual-use applications.

A Ukrainian defense‑tech startup specializing in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) drones and the integrated software that powers them.

A defense technology company focused on designing, manufacturing, and deploying unmanned systems, particularly drones, for military applications. 

A Ukrainian technology company specializing in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for both military and civilian applications.

A Ukrainian Defence Tech company that develops and produces robotic systems for the front line. Their mission is to implement new operational strategies where robots replace humans, aiming to save lives through the massive deployment of robotic technologies.

Dronarnia, also known as Drone Space Labs, is a Ukrainian research and development center focused on creating and implementing new technologies for unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) or drones. Their work aims to enhance military operations and bolster Ukraine’s security by developing and training soldiers on advanced drone systems. 

STRIDAR develops affordable and scalable robotic solutions that operate safely beyond human reach. Their modular unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) are purpose-built to support logistics, clearance, and mobility operations across military, civil, and commercial sectors.

A German defense technology company specializing in autonomous counter-drone systems designed to protect people and critical infrastructure.

Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup focused on developing advanced systems to counter modern aerial threats, particularly drones and missiles. The company is currently in stealth mode but has garnered attention for its ambitious plans and significant funding efforts.

A Ukrainian startup specializing in advanced navigation technologies for aircraft, particularly in environments where GPS signals are unreliable or unavailable. Their primary focus is to develop backup navigation systems that comply with the latest standards set by NASA and the FAA.

Developer of artificial intelligence-powered drone technology designed for organizations to handle challenging or dispersed areas.

A new stealth mode defense tech startup, specializing in developing a new generation of data infrastructure and command & control systems, helping the world’s leading nations access the futuristic battlefield.

Guardian RF is a defense and security manufacturing startup that provides drone detection technology to US defense and national security.

A Ukrainian tech startup that specializes in smart, fully autonomous drones designed for agriculture, sustainability, and especially humanitarian demining.

Chariot Defense is a defense technology company pioneering next-generation power distribution systems built for the demands of modern warfare.

Network helps the conventional air defence systems to detect and repel enemy’s low-altitude cruise missile and drone attacks, warn civilian population.

Orasio turns video feeds into easily actionable information for cities, homeland security forces, and businesses. A sovereign, ethical technology that complies with the GDPR and the AI Act.

A Polish deep-tech space company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology. They develop and manufacture SAR payloads and satellites for Earth observation, particularly for clients who require sovereign space assets. Eycore’s SAR technology allows for all-weather, day and night imaging, making it suitable for various applications like defense, national security, and environmental monitoring.

An Estonian deep‑tech startup, that specializes in enabling drones—primarily for defense and public sector usage—to navigate and operate without GPS or radio signals by leveraging on‑board AI and computer vision.

A German-based ​defense-tech company that delivers robust software solutions for the defense and security sector as well as for industry clients.

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