Top 16 Military Communication startups

Dec 07, 2024 | By Bruce Makowsky

These startups develop encrypted military communication networks, tactical data link systems and satellite-based communication platforms.
1
Country: Ukraine | Funding: $525K
Himera is a defense technology startup, manufactures EW-resistant military communication radio stations.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $215M
The future of defense and critical industry technology.
3
Country: USA | Funding: $723.2M
BlueHalo is the transformation of modern warfare in defense and space. Acquired by AeroVironment
4
Country: South Korea | Funding: ₩579.2B
LIG Nex1 produces a wide range of advanced precision electronic systems, including missiles, underwater weapon systems, radars, electronic warfare, avionics, tactical communication systems, fire control systems, naval combat systems, and electro-optics.
5
Country: USA
SubCom, a TE Connectivity Limited Company, is an industry leading supplier of undersea communications systems and services.
6
Country: USA | Funding: $34.6M
SpiderOak protects your most important civil, military, and commercial space operations.
7
Country: France | Funding: €15M
We are aiming to change the world by helping every customer to always have a good wireless indoor connection
8
Country: USA | Funding: $12M
Picogrid builds a unified platform for autonomous systems.
9
Country: Australia | Funding: $6M
Quasar Satellite Technologies provides ground station service for satellite operators and users. The company developed a portable digital phased array antenna that can monitor the RF transmissions of dozens of satellites at a time. The technology, currently used by Australia’s military and intelligence agencies
10
Country: UK | Funding: $5.5M
Labrys is best described as Slack-meets-location-meets-payments for both military and humanitarian scenarios.
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