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The United States edition · 2026

Aerospace, maritime and defense techcompanies in United States

Drones, maritime, space, aviation, startups and more: the companies building aerospace, maritime and defense tech in the United States, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

3,744 company profiles560 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition

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

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 5,235 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in United States, last 24 months: 257 Contracts · 245 M&A deals · 173 funding rounds · 47 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Rocket lab acquires Iridium communications

The company said it will acquire Iridium Communications for about $8 billion in cash and stock.

Satellite Communications
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Mobix labs acquires Vision aerial

Mobix Labs, Inc. (MOBX) shares surged 17.97%... after the company announced it had signed a binding Letter of Intent to acquire Vision Aerial, Inc., a Montana-based manufacturer of…

Drone Manufacturing
LaunchFund Formation Engine

Palantir technologies

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Kirkland & Ellis today announced the launch of a proprietary enterprise platform designed to transform private equity fundraising.

Private Equity Fundraising
M&AAcquisition · Completed

M.d. sass acquires Bwx technologies

M.D. Sass LLC acquired a new stake in BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 13,445…

Nuclear components and services
FundingSeries D

Impulse space

Spacecraft startup Impulse Space announced on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, that it has secured $500 million in a Series D funding round to expand its orbital logistics infrastructure, as…

Investors 137 ventures, Banner VC, Founders fund, Lux capital
Space
ContractDefense

World view enterprises · client: U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) U.S. 4th Fleet

The initial contract is valued at approximately $4.8 million over a three-month mission period, building on the growing relationship among World View, SMX and U.S. Naval Forces SOUTHCOM…

Defense
ContractDefense

World view · client: U.S. Navy Southern Command

Ondas said World View won an initial $4.8 million, three-month role in a U.S. Navy SOUTHCOM maritime surveillance program.

Defense
FundingPrivate Placement

Matternet

Matternet, an autonomous aerial logistics technology company, has raised $33 million in an oversubscribed private placement offering.

Investors Ed Eisler of EE Holdings, Mark Tompkins of Montrose Capital Partners, The benchmark, Seaport global securities
Drone Delivery / Autonomous Aerial Logistics
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Amazon acquires Globalstar

Amazon is set to assume Apple's significant ownership position in satellite provider Globalstar, as part of its massive $11.6 billion acquisition of the company.

Satellite
ContractGovernment

Palantir · client: US Defence Intelligence Agency

Palantir is currently pushing for a lucrative contract with the US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), whose in-house analysis system, MARS, has been considered inefficient for eight years.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Red Cat Holdings acquires Quaze Technologies

Red Cat Holdings [RCAT] on Wednesday said it has acquired Quaze Technologies, a developer of wireless power transfer technology for unmanned systems and autonomous machines, adding a new…

Wireless power transfer technology for unmanned systems and autonomous machines
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Ascendr acquires Deepturn Solutions

Ascendr announced acquisition of Deepturn Solutions, an AI-powered IT services company focused on enterprise automation, software engineering, and intelligent operational technologies.

AI-powered IT services
M&AAcquisition · Announced

York space systems acquires Solestial

On May 19, 2026, satellite manufacturer York Space Systems (NYSE: YSS) announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Solestial, Inc., an Arizona-based pioneer in next-generation…

Space solar technology
M&AAcquisition · Announced

York space systems acquires All.space

York Space Systems Inc. (NYSE:YSS) shares climbed after the company announced plans to acquire satellite communications firm All.Space. The deal, expected to close in Q3 2026, will make…

Satellite Communications
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Iridium acquires Aireon

The McLean, Virginia-based company said Thursday it will acquire the remaining 61 percent stake in Aireon for approximately $366.7 million and assume about $155 million in debt.

Space-based air traffic surveillance
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Intuitive machines acquires Goonhilly earth station

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) has bought Goonhilly Earth Station and its American subsidiary, Comsat for $49.6 million split equally between cash and stock.

Telecommunications
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Cti acquires DCL

DCL Gets Acquired by CTI to Enhance Data and Information Management

M&AAcquisition · Pending

JFB Construction Holdings acquires Xtend

JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB), which has a pending all-stock business combination with XTEND — a software systems and AI-powered robotics company.

Software/AI Robotics
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Cti acquires Data conversion laboratory

CenterGate-backed CTI announced acquisition of Data Conversion Laboratory, a provider of structured data and content transformation software solutions.

Structured data and content transformation software
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Rocket lab acquires Motiv space systems

Rocket Lab acquires Motiv Space Systems, a Californian space robotics specialist, for $40 million in cash. In addition, up to $20 million in shares, depending on the achievement of…

Space robotics
Funding

Firestorm

Firestorm has now raised a total of $129.5M in total equity funding and is backed by Booz Allen Ventures, Geodesic Capital, IQT, Litquidity Ventures, Lockheed Martin, Motley Fool…

Investors Booz Allen Ventures, Geodesic capital, IQT, Litquidity Ventures
FundingSeries D

True anomaly

The investment will fuel True Anomaly’s production of its Jackal spacecraft and its rapid-launch capabilities.

Space defense technology
Funding

Alicia Bots

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has awarded close to SGD 3.7 million (USD 2.9 million) in R&D co-funding to six companies, including Alicia Bots, C-Leanship, Neptune…

Investors Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
FundingSeries F

Skydio

Skydio has raised $110 million in Series F financing, led by existing investors, bringing the company’s valuation to $4.4 billion.

Investors Na
AI and robotics
Funding

Fortem technologies

Pleasant Grove-based Fortem Technologies a privately held, venture backed company that delivers ultra small C-SWAP radar to enable the autonomous revolution.

Investors Lockheed martin
M&AAcquisition · Pending

Bwx technologies acquires Precision components

BWX Technologies has struck a deal to acquire Precision Components Group LLC, boosting its U.S. heavy-manufacturing footprint as nuclear reactor builders scramble for scarce factory…

Manufacturing
ContractTechnology

Csi · client: Forte bank

Forte Bank has selected CSI as its core banking provider.

Financial technology
ContractService

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) · client: Woodward

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility (LRSF) agreement with Woodward to support the CFM International…

Aerospace

Aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in United States, by funding and team

Few aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in the United States 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 3,744 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Provider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads

Space tech
US$11.86bnSeries J · Mar 2026
20,845+16% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
24 yr2002
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Developer of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software

Drones
US$11.29bnSeries H · May 2026
2,193+102% 12 mo to Dec 2023recorded Dec 2023
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications

Security & surveillance technology
US$3.52bnSeries G · Mar 2026
1,948+201% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of autonomous surface vessels for naval and maritime forces

Maritime tech
US$2.58bnSeries D · Mar 2026
1,369LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Platform that provides data analysis and management solutions

Business intelligence
US$2.46bnSeries I · Apr 2020
5,894-2% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
23 yr2003
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of space systems, components, spacecraft, propulsion, and related technologies

Space tech
US$2.29bnSeries C · Mar 2026
1,362+11% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Manufacturer of electric aircraft, charging systems, and customized training programs

Aerospace tech
US$1.66bnSeries C · Sep 2025
1,335+34% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads

Space tech
US$1.34bnAngel · Jan 2025
2,003+138% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce / Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of reusable launch vehicles

Space tech
US$1.24bnSeries D · Feb 2026
445+500% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of satellite-based communication services

Space tech
US$1.04bnSeries E · May 2026
565+117% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Dec 2025

Developer of materials and products for space solutions

Space tech
US$1.03bnSeries D · Apr 2026
393+2% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense

Military tech
US$1.00bnSeries D · Nov 2025
347LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of commercial space stations for habitation

Space tech
US$830.00mSeries D · Feb 2026
811-33% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories

Drones
US$825.00mSeries F · Apr 2026
1,081+67% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

Flying cars
US$690.00mSeries C · Jan 2020
2,129+25% 12 mo to Jan 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services

Space tech
US$601.59mSeries D · Jul 2019
1,748-91% 12 mo to Dec 2019LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Developer of high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air defense

Military tech
US$594.69mSeries D · Oct 2025
249+30% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Provider of small and medium satellite launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles

Space tech
US$588.60mSeries D · May 2025
1,098+32% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of satellite-based geographic monitoring and communication solutions

Space tech
US$559.70mSeries E · Mar 2026
280+162% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Manufacturer of supersonic passenger airplanes

Aerospace tech
US$558.46mSeries B · Dec 2025
360+5% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Provider of affordable in-space payload delivery services

Space tech
US$525.00mSeries C · May 2025
491+100% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of configurable satellite platforms designed for various mission requirements

Space tech
US$518.50mSeries D · Aug 2025
455+35% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Provider of turnkey propulsion solutions for a wide range of vehicles

3d printing
US$496.64mSeries E · Nov 2025
491+90% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Developer of containerized launch system and small satellite launch vehicle

Space tech
US$481.62mSeries B · Dec 2023
56+175% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of supersonic aircraft

Aerospace tech
US$439.36mSeries C · Aug 2025
362-3% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
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Drone companies & aerial systems

Companies building commercial, industrial and military drone systems.

  1. Skydio

    Manufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories

    Drones
    See in list
  2. Zeitview

    Provider of drone-based inspection software platform

    Renewable energy tech
    See in list
  3. PDW

    Manufacturer of drone systems for defense and public safety applications

    Drones
    See in list
  4. Firestorm

    Developer of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems and manufacturing solutions

    Drones
  5. BRINC Drones

    Provider of a drone system for first responders

    Drones
633 companies in United StatesAll 986 drones companies in United States →

Maritime technology companies

Businesses serving shipping, ports and intelligent marine operations.

  1. Saronic

    Developer of autonomous surface vessels for naval and maritime forces

    Maritime tech
    See in list
  2. HavocAI

    Provider of ship maintenance services

    Autonomous vehicles
    See in list
  3. Saildrone

    Developer of autonomous unmanned surface vehicle

    Electric vehicles
    See in list
  4. Vatn Systems

    Developer of autonomous underwater vehicles

    Professional service robots
  5. Sofar Ocean

    Provider of marine weather forecasts and ocean condition monitoring solutions

    Logistics tech

Space technology & satellite companies

Providers of satellite communications, spacecraft and launch services.

  1. SpaceX

    Provider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads

    Space tech
    See in list
  2. Sierra Space

    Developer of space systems, components, spacecraft, propulsion, and related technologies

    Space tech
    See in list
  3. Relativity Space

    Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads

    Space tech
    See in list
  4. Astranis

    Developer of satellite-based communication services

    Space tech
    See in list
  5. True Anomaly

    Developer of materials and products for space solutions

    Space tech
    See in list

Aviation technology companies

Companies supporting aircraft operations, avionics and aviation software.

  1. BETA

    Manufacturer of electric aircraft, charging systems, and customized training programs

    Aerospace tech
    See in list
  2. Joby Aviation

    Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

    Flying cars
    See in list
  3. Boom Supersonic

    Manufacturer of supersonic passenger airplanes

    Aerospace tech
    See in list
  4. Hermeus

    Manufacturer of supersonic aircraft

    Aerospace tech
    See in list
  5. ZeroAvia

    Manufacturer of hydrogen electric propulsion systems for commercial aviation aircraft

    Aerospace tech
    See in list

Aerospace, maritime and defense tech startups in United States

Recently founded aerospace, maritime and defense technology businesses.

  1. Saronic

    Developer of autonomous surface vessels for naval and maritime forces

    Maritime tech
    See in list
  2. Sierra Space

    Developer of space systems, components, spacecraft, propulsion, and related technologies

    Space tech
    See in list
  3. True Anomaly

    Developer of materials and products for space solutions

    Space tech
    See in list
  4. CHAOS Industries

    Manufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense

    Military tech
    See in list
  5. Impulse Space

    Provider of affordable in-space payload delivery services

    Space tech
    See in list
498 companies in United States

Aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies hiring in United States

Explore aerospace, maritime and defense technology employers with hiring activity.

  1. SpaceX

    Provider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads

    Space tech
    See in list
  2. Anduril

    Developer of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software

    Drones
    See in list
  3. Shield AI

    Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications

    Security & surveillance technology
    See in list
  4. Saronic

    Developer of autonomous surface vessels for naval and maritime forces

    Maritime tech
    See in list
  5. Palantir

    Platform that provides data analysis and management solutions

    Business intelligence
    See in list
60 companies in United States

Public aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies

Publicly listed aerospace, maritime and defense technology businesses.

  1. Palantir

    Platform that provides data analysis and management solutions

    Business intelligence
    See in list
  2. BETA

    Manufacturer of electric aircraft, charging systems, and customized training programs

    Aerospace tech
    See in list
  3. Joby Aviation

    Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

    Flying cars
    See in list
  4. Planet

    Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services

    Space tech
    See in list
  5. Firefly Aerospace

    Provider of small and medium satellite launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles

    Space tech
    See in list
79 companies in United States
Mobile reach

Top 10 aerospace, maritime and defense tech apps from United States

The most-installed Android apps published by aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies headquartered in United States — 30.2M installs between them. 170 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

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1

Starlink

by Starlink

Installs15.1M
Rating4.74252K ratings
Installs, year on year+82%
Last updatedMay 2026
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2

Planes Live - Flight Tracker

by Planes Live

Installs8.9M
Rating4.0371K ratings
Last updatedAug 2025
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3

i-Boating:Marine Navigation

by Gps Nautical Charts

Installs1.3M
Rating4.1813K ratings
Installs, year on year+13%
Last updatedMay 2026
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4

Seek Thermal

by Seek Thermal

Installs1.3M
Rating2.165K ratings
Installs, year on year+19%
Last updatedJan 2026
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5

Boat Trader

by Boat Trader

Installs956K
Rating4.6120K ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
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6

DroneDeploy - Mapping for DJI

by DroneDeploy

Installs836K
Rating3.395K ratings
Last updatedAug 2025
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7

Lunescope: Moon Phases+

by Lunescope

Installs533K
Rating3.922K ratings
Installs, year on year+1%
Last updatedJan 2025
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8

Avare

by Apps4Av

Installs452K
Rating4.777K ratings
Installs, year on year+4%
Last updatedApr 2026
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9

iNavX: Marine Navigation

by iNavX

Installs409K
Rating3.1976 ratings
Last updatedOct 2025
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10

Dronelink

by Dronelink

Installs345K
Rating3.982K ratings
Installs, year on year+27%
Last updatedApr 2026
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Capital & corporate activity

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

2,207 recorded equity rounds have gone to 5,235 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how United States compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months99

US$14.21bn

equity rounds, last 24 months265

US$26.83bn

raised over five yearsUS$54.62bn

1,007 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, United States245

last 24 months

Capital by year

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

amount rounds
$2.8bn2018163
$2.5bn2019137
$5.4bn2020145
$8.8bn2021212
$9.3bn2022199
$4.4bn2023163
$5.4bn2024177
$13bn2025178
$13bn202678

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2025, with US$13.24bn across 178 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$100.00m3 rounds · median US$100.00m
SeedUS$1.24bn381 rounds · median US$1.23m
Series AUS$6.19bn281 rounds · median US$10.00m
Series BUS$7.46bn183 rounds · median US$26.00m
Series CUS$8.22bn87 rounds · median US$60.00m
Series D+US$20.33bn53 rounds · median US$170.00m
Private equityUS$80.00m6 rounds · median US$80.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Space techUS$19.83bn306 rounds · 124 companies
DronesUS$13.90bn178 rounds · 101 companies
Aerospace techUS$4.13bn84 rounds · 35 companies
Security & surveillance technologyUS$3.62bn19 rounds · 5 companies
Maritime techUS$2.95bn49 rounds · 27 companies
Military techUS$2.93bn85 rounds · 47 companies
Geographic information systemsUS$2.75bn25 rounds · 8 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in United States

214Acquisition
30Merger
1Buyout

Most active acquirers

  1. Cti10
  2. Rocket lab9
  3. Bwx technologies9
  4. Joby aviation9
  5. Intuitive machines6

Most acquired or merged

  1. Red Cat Holdings6
  2. Globalstar5
  3. Xtend4
  4. Mynaric4
  5. Edge autonomy4

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Industry landscape report

Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Industry Landscape of the United States

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

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the aerospace, maritime and defense tech landscape of United States

Aerospace, maritime and defense tech funding in United States

560 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in United States have recorded equity funding, US$66.75bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in United States

Meet the people behind aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in United States. 1,722 of 3,744 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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Company lists

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