3815 indexable Aerospace, Maritime and Defense companies headquartered in United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $12.2B across 253 funded companies, including 3 unicorns.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amca
Provider of aerospace and defense products, scaling to meet industry needs |
$376M | — | Series B | Series B May 2026 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 2 |
BETA
Unicorn Manufacturer of electric aircraft, charging systems, and customized training programs |
$1.2B | $1.4B as of 2021 |
Public | Grant (prize money) Oct 2025 | 535 | 2012 | ↑ Active |
| 3 |
Northrop Grumman
Provider of non-combat aircraft systems for aerospace and defense industries |
$750M | — | Public | Grant (prize money) Dec 2025 | 95,000 | 1939 | ↑ Active |
| 4 |
Scout AI
AI-powered robotic systems for defense and related applications |
$115M | — | Series A | Series A Apr 2026 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 5 |
SkyRyse
Developer of advanced flight automation systems for aircraft |
$540.5M | — | Series C | Series C Sep 2025 | 92 | 2016 | ↑ Active |
| 6 |
Venus Aerospace
Manufacturer of aerospace devices |
$48.4M | — | Series B | Series B Apr 2026 | 78 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 7 |
LiquidPiston
Reinventing rotary engines for efficient power solutions across diverse markets |
$50M | — | Series D | Series D Mar 2026 | 17 | 2003 | ↑ Active |
| 8 |
K2 Space
Unicorn Provider of aerospace hardware products designed services |
$65.5M | — | Series C | Series C Mar 2026 | — | 2004 | ↑ Active |
| 9 |
Flexjet
Provider of fractional ownership aircraft, leasing and jet card services |
$800M | — | Late Stage | PE Jul 2025 | 1,605 | 1995 | ↑ Active |
| 10 |
Nianet
The National Institute of Aerospace is a non-profit research and graduate education institute headquartered in Hampton. |
$413.4M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jul 2025 | 160 | 2002 | ↑ Active |
| 11 |
Darkhive
Defense technology startup developing open architecture uncrewed aircraft systems integrated with a secure software delivery system for military and public safety applications |
$25M | — | Series B | Series B Apr 2026 | — | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 12 |
Vita Inclinata Tech
Defence company focusing on stabilisation control of moving objects for hoists and crane operations |
$51.5M | — | Series A | Series A Jan 2026 | 79 | 2012 | ↑ Active |
| 13 |
Aerospacelab
Provider of space research association services |
$124.8M | — | Series B | Series B Oct 2025 | — | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 14 |
JetZero
Governmental organization for airlines and efficient jets |
$31M | — | Series B | Series B Jan 2026 | 75 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 15 |
Noda
Developer of autonomous systems tactics and orchestration software for defense |
$25M | — | Series A | Series A Feb 2026 | — | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 16 |
Advanced Technology International
Provider of contracting, financial management, event planning, and training services for federal industry |
$89.2M | — | Acquired | Grant (prize money) Sep 2025 | 344 | 1998 | ↑ Active |
| 17 |
Interlune
Provider of space resources for clean and sustainable economy in space |
$19.9M | — | Seed | Seed Jan 2026 | — | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 18 |
Grid Aero
Developer of uncrewed, long-range cargo aircraft for resilient logistics networks |
$26M | — | Series A | Series A Jan 2026 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 19 |
Cambium
Provider of bio processing, downstream, and formulations services for food manufacturing industry |
$27M | — | Series B | Series B Jan 2026 | 24 | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 20 |
Teledyne
Manufacturer of electric and electronic components |
$200M | — | Public | Grant (prize money) Jul 2025 | 14,900 | 1960 | ↑ Active |
| 21 |
Blue Water Autonomy
Manufacturer of autonomous warships |
$64M | — | Series A | Series A Aug 2025 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 22 |
R2-wireless
Limited information available |
$5M | — | Series A | Series A Mar 2026 | 11 | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 23 |
Calcreek
Developer of high-power microwave sources, components, and related technology |
$33.4M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jun 2025 | — | 1996 | ↑ Active |
| 24 |
CFD Research
Provider of engineering simulations, advanced prototypes, and innovative designs |
$49.5M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 | 165 | 1987 | ↑ Active |
| 25 |
Northwood Space
Manufacturer of ultra wideband gateways for satellite backhaul |
$6.3M | — | Series B | Series B Jan 2026 | — | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 26 |
Precision Aerospace & Defense
Provider of precision machining, engineering, sustainment, and non-destructive testing services |
$3.2M | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2026 | — | 2025 | ↑ Active |
| 27 |
Senra Systems
Provider of harness design, manufacturing, and supply chain services for aerospace & defence |
$25M | — | Series A | Series A Jul 2025 | 9 | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 28 |
Lockheed Martin
Manufacturer of global security and defense airplanes |
$25.1M | — | Public | Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 | 158 | 1912 | ↑ Active |
| 29 |
CX2
Developer of AI-enabled hardware and software for electromagnetic spectrum detection and defense |
$31M | — | Series A | Series A May 2025 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 30 |
Castelion
Unicorn Defense company applying modern hardware development and manufacturing processes to national security challenges |
$14.2M | — | Series B | Series B Jul 2025 | — | 2022 | ↑ Active |
| 31 |
L3Harris
Manufacturer of C6ISR system |
$28M | — | Public | Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 | 50,000 | 1895 | ↑ Active |
| 32 |
Aurelius Systems
Developer of directed energy systems for unmanned aerial system defense |
$10M | — | Seed | Seed Jul 2025 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 33 |
Katalyst Space Technologies
Provider of space research services |
$1.5M | — | Seed | Seed Jan 2026 | 19 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 34 |
GA
Provider of nuclear fusion technology systems and defense solutions |
$3.2M | — | Series A | Grant (prize money) Sep 2025 | 12,430 | 1955 | ↑ Active |
| 35 |
Paradigm Parachute & Defense
Manufacturer of personnel, cargo, and defense parachute products |
$5M | — | Series A | Conventional Debt Jul 2025 | 6 | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 36 |
PlaneSense
Provider of fractional aircraft ownership and private flight |
$45.2M | — | Series C | Conventional Debt Aug 2024 | 235 | 1996 | ↑ Active |
| 37 |
AstroForge Technologies
Provider of space research services |
$55M | — | Series A | Jul 2024 | 10 | 2022 | ↑ Active |
| 38 |
Applied OceanSciences
Provider of smart home and office automation, home theater design, and architectural lighting solutions |
$1.9M | — | Acquired | Grant (prize money) Aug 2025 | 17 | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 39 |
Jeh Aerospace
Manufacturer of aerostructures and aero-engine components |
$2.8M | — | Series A | Series A Aug 2025 | 12 | 2022 | ↑ Active |
| 40 |
Bond
Personalised bot wriiten notes |
$1M | — | Seed | PE Oct 2025 | — | 2013 | ↑ Active |
| 41 |
Anno AI
Provider of testing infrastructure for autonomous platforms in multiple sectors |
$23.6M | — | Series B | Series B Jul 2024 | 54 | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 42 |
OKSI
Provider of research and development company providing customized sensors for defense and aerospace industries |
$4.8M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Mar 2025 | 1 | 1991 | ↑ Active |
| 43 |
Kratos
Provider of AI and cloud-based platforms and products for national security |
$946.7M | — | Public | Grant (prize money) Nov 2021 | 3,900 | 1994 | — |
| 44 |
Navier
Provider of aerospace engineering and mechanical services |
$500K | — | Seed | Seed Dec 2025 | — | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 45 |
Xcellent Technology Solutions
Provider of geospatial engineering and information technology solutions, specializing in defense and federal communities, leveraging innovative GIS technologies to empower success and security |
$4.1M | — | Funding Raised | Conventional Debt Apr 2025 | 107 | 2005 | ↑ Active |
| 46 |
ACS
Provider of mid-life aircraft leasing and trading services |
$130M | — | Funding Raised | Conventional Debt Jan 2024 | 19 | 2010 | — |
| 47 |
Kencoa Aerospace
Provider of aircraft parts and component manufacturing services |
$97M | — | Series C | Series C Jan 2024 | 345 | 1998 | — |
| 48 |
ThayerMahan
Provider of autonomous maritime surveillance solutions |
$83M | — | Series C | Series C Nov 2023 | 90 | 2015 | — |
| 49 |
Controlled Force
Provider of security training and services for law enforcement, military, and commercial clients |
$2.2M | — | Funding Raised | Conventional Debt Apr 2025 | 53 | 1997 | ↑ Active |
| 50 |
AvAir
Develops aircraft components |
$60M | — | Funding Raised | Convertible Debt Mar 2024 | 74 | 2000 | — |
Provider of aerospace and defense products, scaling to meet industry needs. The company acquires and develops critical products for these sectors. It focuses on unified engineering and manufacturing processes. The company emphasizes responsiveness and transparency with its customers. It deploys engineering and manufacturing talent to assist customers with product development.
Manufacturer of electric aircraft, charging systems, and customized training programs. They build electric vertical and conventional takeoff and landing aircraft. The company also manufactures charge cubes and thermal management systems for electric aircraft and vehicles. In addition, they provide customized training programs for pilots to operate electric aircraft.
Provider of non-combat aircraft systems for aerospace and defense industries. It offers aerospace systems, mission systems, and technology services such as military aircraft, autonomous, space systems, defense, and flight systems. It also provides military radar, sensors, and related products, including radar systems for air defense, airspace management radar systems such as AMASS, and battlefield surveillance system
AI-powered robotic systems for defense and related applications. It enables natural language commands, robot-to-robot coordination, and mission-adaptive autonomy without cloud connectivity. Its technology enables unmanned platforms to perform tasks using vision, language, and action models. Its systems are designed for deployment across various domains. It focuses on creating adaptable and generalized decision-making
Developer of advanced flight automation systems for aircraft. It offers a fully digitized aircraft operating system enhancing safety and enabling optionally-piloted capabilities. The system provides a seamless user interface, maintains stability, improves operation in low-visibility conditions, and offers automated emergency management. It also allows for ground-based control of fleets and facilitates upgrades to exi
Manufacturer of aerospace devices
Reinventing rotary engines for efficient power solutions across diverse markets. The company develops compact, powerful, quiet, efficient, low-vibration, multi-fuel capable combustion engines scalable for various applications. They focus on military, aerospace, industrial, commercial, marine, UAV, urban mobility, and automotive sectors. Their patented thermodynamic cycle improves efficiency and reduces noise. They of
Provider of aerospace hardware products designed services
Provider of fractional ownership aircraft, leasing and jet card services
The National Institute of Aerospace is a non-profit research and graduate education institute headquartered in Hampton.
Darkhive is a defense technology startup that develops open architecture Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) integrated with a secure software delivery system. The company aims to deliver affordable, US-made autonomous drones for search and rescue, military, and public safety applications. With a focus on autonomy and intuitive user experience, Darkhive is poised to revolutionize the drone technology industry.
Defence company focusing on stabilisation control of moving objects for hoists and crane operations
Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.
