Top 18 Electronic Warfare startups

Dec 30, 2024 | By Bruce Makowsky

These companies and startups specialize in creating advanced electronic warfare (EW) solutions that include electronic countermeasures, electronic support systems and electromagnetic pulse weapons.
1
Country: USA
Developer of the air defense systems (Patriot), missile systems (Tomahawk), man-portable air-defense systems Stinger.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $2.8B
Northrop Grumman designs, develops, builds and supports some of the world’s most advanced military products.
3
Country: USA | Funding: $2.3B
L3 Harris is a proven leader in tactical communications, geospatial systems, air traffic management, avionics, and space and intelligence.
4
Country: USA | Funding: $62M
Lockheed Martin is a security company that engages in the research, development, and manufacture of technology systems and products, including HIMARS, ATACMS, BLACK HAWK Helicopter, F-16 Fighting Falcon.
5
Country: Germany | Funding: €846M
Hensoldt is a globally leading supplier of premium sensors for security and surveillance missions.
6
Country: USA | Funding: $723.2M
BlueHalo is the transformation of modern warfare in defense and space. Acquired by AeroVironment
7
Country: USA
CACI provides technology that enables C4ISR superiority for air, ground, sea, space, and cyber domains. Our software defined electronic warfare (EW), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and counter-unmanned aircraft technologies (C-UAS) provide protection and deliver precision effects against any adversary.
8
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.
9
Country: Israel | Funding: $300M
Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, and integrates defense electronics and electro-optic systems for customers.
10
Country: USA | Funding: $287.6M
Provider of AI-powered counter UAV systems. It offers a software-defined electromagnetic pulse system for defence and public safety applications. It has an in-built high-power microwave beam emitter to detect and disable neutralize single drones or entire swarms even in crowded spaces. It also offers precision detection systems to detect unauthorized vessels in waterways.
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