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The Virginia edition · 2026

Aerospace, maritime and defensecompanies in Virginia

Defense contractors, military services, aerospace engineering, ship repair, startups and more: the companies building aerospace, maritime and defense in Virginia, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

183 company profiles3 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
Virginia · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Recent aerospace, maritime and defense business events in the United States

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 6,853 aerospace, maritime and defense companies in the United States, last 24 months: 527 Contracts · 261 M&A deals · 43 funding rounds · 14 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jul 2026.

ContractSupply

Ge aerospace · client: Philippine airlines

The deal was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow by Lucio C. Tan III, president and chief operating officer of PAL Holdings Inc., Richard Nuttall, president of Philippine…

Aviation
M&AMerger · Announced

USFM Corporation acquires Twin vee

Twin Vee PowerCats Co. has agreed to merge with USFM Corporation, with its marine business being privatized in a deal aimed at unlocking shareholder value and providing greater strategic…

Manufacturer of power sport boats
M&AAcquisition · Completed

North Dallas Bank & Trust acquires General dynamics

North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. acquired a new stake in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the…

Aerospace and Defense
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Norges bank acquires Amentum

Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMTM – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the…

Government services provider
ContractSupply

Boeing · client: Lufthansa

The carrier has ordered five of the freighters from Boeing, at a list price of $270m per plane.

Aviation
ContractSupply

Triumph Composite Systems Inc. · client: Boeing

The contract with Chicago-based Boeing Co. is for the manufacturing of composite floor panel systems for the new 787 Dreamliner aircraft, says Cody Kardokus, director of sales and…

Aerospace
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Parker hannifin acquires Circor aerospace

Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has significantly bolstered its aerospace division with the acquisition of CIRCOR Aerospace. The transaction, valued…

Aerospace
M&AAcquisition · Completed

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. acquires Marine products

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Marine Products Corporation.

Boat manufacturing
M&AAcquisition · Completed

VSE Corporation acquires Precision aviation group

GenNx360 Capital Partners has announced the sale of its portfolio company, Precision Aviation Group, Inc. to VSE Corporation for a total upfront consideration of approximately $2.025…

Aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Satair acquires Unical aviation

Platinum Equity today announced that the sale of Unical Aviation Inc. ("Unical"), a leading global provider of aerospace aftermarket solutions, to Satair, an Airbus company, has been…

Aerospace aftermarket
ContractSupply

Grassroots carbon · client: Boeing

Boeing agreed to purchase 80,000 tons of CDRs from carbon removal companies Grassroots Carbon and Carbonfuture.

Carbon removal
ContractSupply

Boeing · client: Biman bangladesh airlines

On April 30, 2026, Boeing announced that Biman Bangladesh Airlines had signed for eight 787-10s, two 787-9s and four 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Aviation
M&AMerger · Announced

Teledyne technologies acquires ChartWorld and Raymarine Commercial

Teledyne Technologies is merging ChartWorld and Raymarine Commercial under a single commercial navigation brand.

ContractSupply

Supercritical · client: Boeing

Boeing has secured 20,000 tonnes of permanent carbon dioxide removal through a structured procurement with Supercritical

Carbon removal
LaunchAI Warranty Specialist Agent

Delta techops

Delta TechOps ’s warranty specialists to understand their workflow and pain points to build the tool, and now they can use the AI agent to build an entire warranty claim.

Artificial Intelligence
ContractDefense

Leidos holdings · client: U.S. Army

Leidos Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LDOS) has received a $617 million award from the U.S. Army to build and deliver additional launchers for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2…

Defense
FundingConvertible Preferred

L3Harris Technologies

The Pentagon has completed a $1 billion investment in L3Harris Technologies’ missile business, formalizing a deal aimed at expanding U.S. production of solid rocket motors.

Investors Pentagon
Defense - Missiles
ContractSupply

Textron aviation · client: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

On April 23, 2026, Cessna’s owner Textron Aviation confirmed a signed purchase agreement from Turkish Airlines Flight Academy at the second day of AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany.

Aviation
Contract

Atlas Aerospace Accessories · client: Aptus Aero

Aptus Aero has already acquired Atlas Aerospace Accessories, a Part 145 repair station based in Doral, Florida, which specializes in pneumatics, hydraulics, electromechanical systems,…

Acquisition
ContractSupply

Textron aviation · client: Luminair

On the opening day of AERO Friedrichshafe, Textron also announced that German private jet operator LUMINAIR had placed an order for nine Cessna Citation Latitude executive aircraft.

Aviation
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Prometheus group acquires Tamarack

Prometheus Group has acquired Tamarack, expanding into procurement and supply chain services for asset-intensive industries. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Procurement advisory services
ContractMaintenance

Delta techops · client: Indigo

Delta TechOps has signed an exclusive eight-year agreement with IndiGo to maintain 20 CFM56-5B engines, giving Delta’s MRO business its first foothold in India and another step forward…

Aviation Maintenance
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Pratt & whitney acquires Rocketdyne

Boeing sold the Rocketdyne subsidiary to the Pratt & Whitney Corporation in 2005.

ContractService

Cts engines · client: S.F. Airlines

CTS Engines (CTS), a specialist in jet engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), has secured a multi-year agreement with S.F. Airlines, one of China’s leading cargo carriers, to…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Malibu boats acquires Saxdor Yachts

Malibu Boats acquiring Saxdor Yachts for $259.3 million.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

MasterCraft Boating acquires Marine products

MasterCraft Boating has a deal in place to acquire Marine Products, a manufacturer of recreation and sport fishing powerboats, for $229.3 million.

ContractService

Cfm international · client: International airlines group (iag)

CFM International announced, on April 20, 2026, that it has signed an agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) through which the European airline group will join the service…

Aviation
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Wealth Enhancement Trust Services Inc. acquires Lockheed martin

Wealth Enhancement Trust Services Inc. bought a new stake in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent…

Aerospace, maritime and defense companies in Virginia, by funding and team

Few aerospace, maritime and defense companies in Virginia publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 183 active companies.

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Provider of testing infrastructure for autonomous platforms in multiple sectors

Aerospace engineering and design services
US$23.48mSeries B · Jul 2024
24+64% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Dec 2025

Manufacturer of composite aerospace components and provider of engineering services

Aerospace engineering and design services
US$2.50mSeed · Dec 2009
—Not available
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
30 yr1996
—No postings tracked

Provider of military equipment and accessories

Aerospace maritime and defense composites
US$500kSeed · Feb 2017
26LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months · last posted Oct 2025

Provider of ship retail services

Ship retail
—None recorded
11,521+5% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
74 yr1952
—No postings tracked

Provider of military shipbuilding and management services

Defense contractors
—None recorded
43,000+617% vs previous recordrecorded
Advertising / Commission on transaction
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defence, space and security systems

Aircraft manufacturers
—None recorded
140,269+0% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
110 yr1916
0none in 3 months

Provider of electronic warfare and communication systems for critical applications

Defense contractors
—None recorded
13,687+13% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Provider of government defense sector services

Government defense agencies
—None recorded
10,703+4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
65 yr1961
—No postings tracked

Provider of surveillance, cyber-defence, communication, and border and coastal security solutions

Security & surveillance technology
—None recorded
10,020+1% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
74 yr1952
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Provider of space sensors and software solutions

Defense contractors
—None recorded
49,849+37% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2025

Akima | 8(a) Government Contractor | Proudly Alaskan

Services for military
—None recorded
2,839+6% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - product
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer and supplier of diversified defense products

Defense contractors
—None recorded
6,648+13% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
57 yr1969
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of defense and space infrastructure

Government defense agencies
—None recorded
3,072+31% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
Advertising / Commission on transaction
22 yr2004
—No postings tracked

Provider of government defense agencies services

Government defense agencies
—None recorded
1,900+5% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
24 yr2002
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

An agency focused on defense sector

Government defense agencies
—None recorded
1,492+7% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
—
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

National security and space solutions provider, engineering complex integrated systems

Services for military
—None recorded
995+169% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Provider of tactical and military gear and equipment solutions for defense and space manufacturing industries

Services for military
—None recorded
1,187-3% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
29 yr1997
0none in 3 months

Provider of aerospace and defense systems, including satellites, aircraft, and helicopters

Aircraft parts and sub component manufacturers
—None recorded
335+7% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Zel Technologies provides critical operations assistance and leading edge technical solutions to the US military and intelligence community.

Services for military
—None recorded
193-9% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
38 yr1988
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of data analytics services

Services for military
—None recorded
281+8% 12 mo to Dec 2019LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of holsters, tactical gear, duty gear, bags, packs, and accessories

Defense contractors
—None recorded
220LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
33 yr1993
0none in 3 months

ASI Government helps Federal agencies to leverage acquisition.

Services for military
—None recorded
201+6% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
30 yr1996
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Provider of information technology services to government and defense sectors

Services for government
—None recorded
186LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of integrated technology solutions for government defense and intelligence

Government defense agencies
—None recorded
208-4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Provider of maritime engineering, modernization, and technical services

Ship design and engineering services
—None recorded
180+7% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026
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Defense contractors

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  1. Leonardo DRS

    Manufacturer and supplier of diversified defense products

    Defense contractors
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  2. Selex Galileo

    Provider of laser and sensor solutions for defense, industrial, medical, and scientific sectors

    Defense contractors
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  3. itc defense corp.

    ITC Defense Corp. is a dynamic, systems engineering and software development company in the global defense market.

    Defense contractors
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  4. Regulus Global

    Offers operation and cargo support system for the defense sector

    Defense contractors
  5. Tek Fusion Global

    Provider of mission platforms, management systems, and custom engineering solutions

    Services for military

Military services companies

Browse contractors providing services to military organizations.

  1. ADS

    Provider of tactical and military gear and equipment solutions for defense and space manufacturing industries

    Services for military
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  2. zel technologies

    Zel Technologies provides critical operations assistance and leading edge technical solutions to the US military and intelligence community.

    Services for military
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  3. JHNA

    Provider of technology support services for the military sector

    Services for military
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  4. DGC International

    Global defense solutions provider specializing in logistics, energy, innovation, and data analytics

    Services for military
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  5. ICESS

    Offers consulting, training, engineering and security services to military sector

    Services for military

Aerospace engineering companies

Find aerospace engineering and design service providers.

  1. Eagle Technologies, LLC

    Manufacturer of composite aerospace components and provider of engineering services

    Aerospace engineering and design services
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  2. Nianet

    The National Institute of Aerospace is a non-profit research and graduate education institute headquartered in Hampton.

    Foundations
    See in list
  3. Advanced Technologies

    Provider of aerospace engineering company designing and developing services

    Aerospace engineering and design services
  4. vigyan

    ViGYAN provides aerospace, mechanical, and electrical engineering services.

    Aerospace engineering and design services
  5. Structures Aero

    Provider of aerospace structural design and analysis services

    Aerospace engineering and design services

Ship repair and management companies

Explore ship repair, maintenance and maritime management providers.

  1. Fairlead Int

    Provider of ship repair, structure fabrication, and integrated systems services

    Defense contractors
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  2. Custom Panel and Controls

    Provider of ship repair services

    Ship repair and management services
  3. I&R Solutions

    Provider of ship repair, electrical installation, telecommunications, safety, and maintenance

    Ship repair and management services
  4. HII

    Provider of military shipbuilding and management services

    Defense contractors
    See in list
  5. Marcom Services

    Provider of corrosion control and preservation services for marine and industrial

    Ship repair and management services

Aerospace, maritime and defense startups in Virginia

Find newer aerospace, maritime and defense companies in Virginia.

  1. Arcfield

    National security and space solutions provider, engineering complex integrated systems

    Services for military
    See in list
  2. RapidFlight

    Design, technology, and manufacturing company specializing in customized, cost, mission ready unmanned aircraft systems

    Aerospace engineering and design services
  3. Ziz Defense

    Developer of AI-driven systems for tactical threat detection and neutralization

    Defense contractors
  4. Astronomy Data Processing

    Provider of space research and technology services

    Space research services
  5. SK Guns

    Manufacturer of firearms and pistols

    Defense contractors
9 companies in Virginia

Aerospace, maritime and defense companies hiring in Virginia

Browse aerospace, maritime and defense employers with hiring activity.

  1. Anno AI

    Provider of testing infrastructure for autonomous platforms in multiple sectors

    Aerospace engineering and design services
    See in list
  2. MATBOCK

    Provider of military equipment and accessories

    Aerospace maritime and defense composites
    See in list
  3. Peraton

    Provider of electronic warfare and communication systems for critical applications

    Defense contractors
    See in list
  4. General Dynamics Mission Systems

    Provider of surveillance, cyber-defence, communication, and border and coastal security solutions

    Security & surveillance technology
    See in list
  5. Raytheon Intelligence & Space

    Provider of space sensors and software solutions

    Defense contractors
    See in list
31 companies in Virginia

Public aerospace, maritime and defense companies in Virginia

Browse publicly listed aerospace, maritime and defense companies.

  1. General Dynamics

    Provider of ship retail services

    Ship retail
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  2. HII

    Provider of military shipbuilding and management services

    Defense contractors
    See in list
  3. Boeing

    Manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defence, space and security systems

    Aircraft manufacturers
    See in list
  4. Leonardo DRS

    Manufacturer and supplier of diversified defense products

    Defense contractors
    See in list
  5. DynCorp International

    Manufacturer of defense and space infrastructure

    Government defense agencies
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7 companies in Virginia
Mobile reach

Top 3 aerospace, maritime and defense apps from Virginia

The most-installed Android apps published by aerospace, maritime and defense companies headquartered in Virginia — 172K installs between them. 3 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

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Aim High Air Force

by U.S. Air Force

Installs164K
Rating3.41295 ratings
Installs, year on year+29%
Last updatedMay 2026
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Boeing Events

by Boeing

Installs8K
Rating4.3819 ratings
Last updatedOct 2025
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Capital & corporate activity

Aerospace, maritime and defense funding and M&A across the United States

257 recorded equity rounds have gone to 6,853 aerospace, maritime and defense companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Virginia compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months18

US$908.30m

equity rounds, last 24 months57

US$3.51bn

raised over five yearsUS$5.79bn

140 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, the United States261

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into aerospace, maritime and defense in the United States

amount rounds
$109m201813
$107m201917
$46m202014
$768m202119
$497m202224
$242m202318
$778m202424
$2.6bn202538
$907m202617

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2025, with US$2.60bn across 38 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

SeedUS$269.83m60 rounds · median US$1.31m
Series AUS$1.29bn48 rounds · median US$15.93m
Series BUS$1.76bn15 rounds · median US$66.00m
Series CUS$1.32bn8 rounds · median US$77.27m
Private equityUS$1.15bn9 rounds · median US$575.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Aerospace techUS$1.71bn13 rounds · 4 companies
Aircraft manufacturersUS$1.15bn3 rounds · 3 companies
Defense contractorsUS$669.62m29 rounds · 22 companies
Services for militaryUS$538.14m16 rounds · 12 companies
Aircraft parts and sub component manufacturersUS$523.27m3 rounds · 2 companies
Aerospace maritime and defense compositesUS$337.26m19 rounds · 8 companies
Aerospace engineering and design servicesUS$293.08m18 rounds · 9 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in the United States

245Acquisition
13Merger
3Takeover

Most active acquirers

  1. TransDigm Group11
  2. Teledyne technologies9
  3. Boeing8
  4. HEICO Corporation7
  5. Parsons7

Most acquired or merged

  1. Spirit aerosystems10
  2. Boeing7
  3. Fiber materials7
  4. Lockheed martin5
  5. Impresa5

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Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Industry Landscape of the United States

The financials above are one chapter. The full aerospace, maritime and defense landscape of Virginia maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

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Founders and momentum in Virginia

Meet the people behind aerospace, maritime and defense companies in Virginia. 31 of 183 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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