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Top 10 Startups that produce and enhance military aircrafts
Updated: May 05, 2024 | 20 |
These startups and companies leverage cutting-edge engineering, artificial intelligence, and materials science to develop aircraft that not only meet stringent military requirements but also push the boundaries of performance, efficiency, and adaptability. They also enhance aircraft's communication systems, navigation equipments, engines, sensors, surveillance and electronic warfare systems.
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Country: USA | Funding: $3M
Developer of the air defense systems (Patriot), missile systems (Tomahawk), man-portable air-defense systems Stinger.
Developer of the air defense systems (Patriot), missile systems (Tomahawk), man-portable air-defense systems Stinger.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $28.3M
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.
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.
3
Country: USA | Funding: $125.6M
Northrop Grumman designs, develops, builds and supports some of the world’s most advanced military products.
Northrop Grumman designs, develops, builds and supports some of the world’s most advanced military products.
4
Country: USA
L3 Harris is a proven leader in tactical communications, geospatial systems, air traffic management, avionics, and space and intelligence.
L3 Harris is a proven leader in tactical communications, geospatial systems, air traffic management, avionics, and space and intelligence.
5
Country: USA | Funding: $773.1M
Shield AI works with the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal, state, and local departments and agencies to deliver next generation AI pilot, reconnaissance and surveillance drones.
Shield AI works with the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal, state, and local departments and agencies to deliver next generation AI pilot, reconnaissance and surveillance drones.
6
Country: Israel | Funding: $300M
Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, and integrates defense electronics and electro-optic systems for customers.
Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, and integrates defense electronics and electro-optic systems for customers.
7
Country: USA | Funding: $228.5M
C3 AI is a provider of Enterprise AI software for accelerating digital transformation. U.S. Air Force increases aircraft readiness using C3 AI reliability
C3 AI is a provider of Enterprise AI software for accelerating digital transformation. U.S. Air Force increases aircraft readiness using C3 AI reliability
8
Country: Israel
Rafael develops and manufactures advanced defense systems for the Israeli Defense Forces.
Rafael develops and manufactures advanced defense systems for the Israeli Defense Forces.
9
Country: USA | Funding: $115M
Kaman supports national defense around the globe with advanced components and technologies for aerial and marine vehicles. Kaman is the source for mission critical components and systems that offer exceptional performance under any range of conditions.
Kaman supports national defense around the globe with advanced components and technologies for aerial and marine vehicles. Kaman is the source for mission critical components and systems that offer exceptional performance under any range of conditions.
10
Country: Italy
Leonardo – Finmeccanica is a global high-tech company specializing in aerospace, security, and defense.
Leonardo – Finmeccanica is a global high-tech company specializing in aerospace, security, and defense.
11
Country: Germany
Eurofighter develops military aircraft Typhoon - the world's most advanced swing-role combat aircraft offering agile performance, interoperability and unrivalled flexibility.
Eurofighter develops military aircraft Typhoon - the world's most advanced swing-role combat aircraft offering agile performance, interoperability and unrivalled flexibility.
12
Country: UK | Funding: $85.2M
BAE Systems designs, develops, and supports defense and aerospace systems used in the air, on land, at sea, and in space.
BAE Systems designs, develops, and supports defense and aerospace systems used in the air, on land, at sea, and in space.
13
Country: South Korea
Korea Aerospace Industries is an aerospace company. It is taking leading role in national aviation industry and security
Korea Aerospace Industries is an aerospace company. It is taking leading role in national aviation industry and security
14
Country: USA | Funding: $46M
Merlin Labs develops autonomous flight system designed to be installed in existing aircraft.
Merlin Labs develops autonomous flight system designed to be installed in existing aircraft.
15
Country: USA | Funding: $27.5M
Nominal is the new standard for engineering data infrastructure. Connect your machines to the humans who develop, test, and operate them.
Nominal is the new standard for engineering data infrastructure. Connect your machines to the humans who develop, test, and operate them.
16
Country: USA | Funding: $13.6M
Atomic-6 is a manufacturing startup bringing next-generation composite products.
Atomic-6 is a manufacturing startup bringing next-generation composite products.
17
Country: India | Funding: ₹210M
JEH Aerospace offers manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management solutions to the global aerospace & defense industry.
JEH Aerospace offers manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management solutions to the global aerospace & defense industry.
18
Country: USA | Funding: $25K
Blue Force Technologies specializes in design, fabrication and manufacturing of aerospace and defense systems including the “Fury” unmanned fighter jet.
Blue Force Technologies specializes in design, fabrication and manufacturing of aerospace and defense systems including the “Fury” unmanned fighter jet.
19
Country: Czech Republic
AERO Vodochody is a military subsonic jet aircraft manufacturer.
AERO Vodochody is a military subsonic jet aircraft manufacturer.
20
Country: Greece
The Hellenic Aerospace Industry is a Greek aerospace and defense industry tasked with providing services and products to the Armed Forces.
The Hellenic Aerospace Industry is a Greek aerospace and defense industry tasked with providing services and products to the Armed Forces.
21
Country: USA
Intellisense Systems develops and manufactures advanced technologies that modernize Armed Forces through defense electronics and environmental monitoring systems.
Intellisense Systems develops and manufactures advanced technologies that modernize Armed Forces through defense electronics and environmental monitoring systems.
