Top 100 Military startups in USA

May 04, 2025 | By Bruce Makowsky

1
Funding: $418M
True Anomaly manufactures space materials to deliver security and sustainability systems and solutions in the space domain. True Anomaly is the contractor that helps the US Space Force figure out how to train for and fight a war that has never been fought before.
2
Funding: $10.5B
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that operates a network of sattelites that can be used for military goals.
3
Funding: $9M
Piccadilly Cloud has defense contract to develop SaaS that helps hire skilled workers for nuclear subs
4
Funding: $5M
Kapta Space is building low-cost, steerable radar sensor systems that will enable space missions for defense and commercial applications.
5
Funding: $393.7M
Apptronik specializes in human-centered robotic systems for manufacturing, automotive, supply chain and defense.
6
Funding: $2.7B
Joby Aviation creates electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts for cross commercial and military use. It has defense partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense for non-combat use cases like resupply, relocation of personnel and emergency medical response
7
Funding: $87.5M
Onebrief is a web-based military planning software for rapid decision-making and collaboration.
8
Funding: $6.2M
Rune Technologies blends private technology know-how with extensive military experience.
9
Funding: $825M
SandboxAQ developing practical AI and quantum tech solutions that address the security of US Defense global communications infrastructure.
10
Funding: $130.9M
Hidden Level provides airspace monitoring and drone detection technologies for infrastructure and address national security threats.
Editor: Bruce Makowsky
Bruce Makowsky has covered military, cyber and IT news since 2009, with a focus on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations, acquisition programs and budgets. In particular he worked for Inside Defense. Bruce holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University. Bruce is also an award-winning photographer, renowned for his captivating images that have earned him numerous accolades and widespread recognition in the photography community. You can contact Bruce at makowsky(at)militarystartups(dot)com