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Best Military Tech Companies in California, United States
The 99 best Military Tech companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Anduril.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
99companies tracked
$7.7Bdisclosed funding
5unicorns
41have raised
Ranked: Best Military Tech companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anduril 🦄 Provider of AI-driven defense and autonomous systems across air, land, sea, and space domains 96Funding top 11%Innovation top 14%Patents top 14%Tech top 17% All 13 signals ▾Fundingtop 11% Innovationtop 14% Patentstop 14% Techtop 17% Markettop 21% Moattop 22% Growthtop 25% Partnerstop 26% AItop 30% Newstop 33% Producttop 38% Talenttop 41% Globaltop 47% Funding: Raised $3.8B across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 7 yrs (1.1/yr) Innovation: 329 patents (top 5% of patent-holders) · 300 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 96/100 | $3.8B | 1 mo ago | 2,193 | 2017 | MediumTypeScriptGraphQL+17 | 329 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 2 | CHAOS Industries 🦄 Manufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense 76Funding top 14%AI top 15%Growth top 28%Talent top 28% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 14% AItop 15% Growthtop 28% Talenttop 28% Moattop 37% Patentstop 46% Innovationtop 49% Markettop 50% Techbottom 49% Globalbottom 46% Funding: Raised $1.0B across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 3 yrs (1.3/yr) AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100 | $1.0B | 7 mo ago | 33 | 2022 | Webflow EcommerceWebflowApple iCloud Mail+16 | 3 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 3 | Shield AI 🦄 Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications 93Funding top 9%Product top 18%Talent top 22%Moat top 26% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 9% Producttop 18% Talenttop 22% Moattop 26% Markettop 28% Growthtop 29% AItop 30% Innovationtop 32% Techtop 33% Newstop 36% Partnerstop 43% Globaltop 48% Funding: Raised $930M across 16 rounds · 16 rounds over 11 yrs (1.5/yr) Product: 4 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series G rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 93/100 | $930M | 2 mo ago | 364 | 2015 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+24 | — | 1 partnership |
| 4 | Skydio 🦄 Manufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories 94Patents top 13%Funding top 14%Tech top 16%AI top 20% All 13 signals ▾Patentstop 13% Fundingtop 14% Techtop 16% AItop 20% Moattop 22% Innovationtop 24% Talenttop 28% Markettop 30% Growthtop 30% Newstop 31% Producttop 38% Customerstop 49% Globalbottom 48% Patents: 614 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 513 filings since 2022 vs 98 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $570M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 11 yrs (0.6/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 94/100 | $570M | 1 mo ago | 332 | 2014 | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+49 | 614 patents Autonomous drone navigation, perception, control, and adaptive communication for aerial robotics. | 2 job openings |
| 5 | Epirus 🦄 Developer of high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air defense 78Patents top 17%Innovation top 22%Funding top 22%Moat top 22% All 11 signals ▾Patentstop 17% Innovationtop 22% Fundingtop 22% Moattop 22% Talenttop 28% Markettop 41% Techtop 45% AItop 45% Growthtop 50% Globalbottom 40% Newsbottom 24% Patents: 122 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 110 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 Innovation: 122 patents (top 16% of patent-holders) · 110 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 78/100 | $289M | 8 mo ago | 218 | 2017 | WebflowGSAPReact+20 | 122 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | 1 partnership |
| 6 | Mach Industries Developer of advanced military aviation platforms | $187M | 13 mo ago | — | 2020 | — | 64 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 7 | Dedrone Provider of AI-based smart airspace security solutions | $130M | 47 mo ago | 48 | 2014 | Webflow EcommerceWebflowSalesforce+24 | 61 patents UAV detection, tracking, and countermeasure technologies using RF, radar, and signal analysis | — |
| 8 | Scout AI AI-powered robotic systems for defense and related applications 53Funding top 19%AI top 25%Growth top 35%Moat top 48% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 19% AItop 25% Growthtop 35% Moattop 48% Techbottom 49% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 44% Innovationbottom 38% Patentsbottom 37% Marketbottom 35% Funding: Raised $115M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr) AI: Classified as an AI company · Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $115M | 1 mo ago | — | 2024 | SanityNode.jsThree.js+13 | 3 patents Advanced hyperspectral imaging sensors and adjustable hitch mechanisms for vehicles | — |
| 9 | Red 6 Developer of AR-based combat training systems | $109M | 36 mo ago | 87 | 2018 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+23 | — | 10 job openings |
| 10 | Vannevar Labs Developer of products for the security industry | $92M | 41 mo ago | 27 | 2019 | SanityTurbopackApple iCloud Mail+13 | 10 patents AI-powered OCR and multilingual document translation for digital text processing. | 1 expansion |
| 11 | Liquid Robotics Developer of unmanned surface vehicles propelled by wave energy | $82M | 119 mo ago | 83 | 2007 | WordPressMySQLSalesforce+26 | 167 patents Autonomous ocean surface robots powered by wave energy and solar navigation systems | 1 expansion |
| 12 | AEye Platform offering artificial intelligence and cloud enabled solutions | $62M | 57 mo ago | 131 131 → 88 (-33%) · sector median +18% | 2013 | WordPressDrupalMySQL+32 | 216 patents Advanced adaptive lidar sensing, calibration, and optical communication for autonomous perception | — |
| 13 | SkySafe Provider of cloud-connected drone detection systems 67Innovation top 28%Growth top 28%Funding top 30%Patents top 30% All 10 signals ▾Innovationtop 28% Growthtop 28% Fundingtop 30% Patentstop 30% Producttop 30% Moattop 32% Techtop 37% Marketbottom 40% Globalbottom 39% Newsbottom 22% Innovation: 40 patents (top 36% of patent-holders) · 29 filings since 2022 vs 11 in 2017-21 Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $45M | 17 mo ago | 47 | 2015 | Framer SitesSentryZendesk+21 | 40 patents Drone detection, monitoring, and mitigation using edge computing and RF frequency-hopping technologies | 1 launch · 2 awards |
| 14 | Seek Thermal Manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras, cores, and sensor boards | $39M | 112 mo ago | 61 61 → 74 (+21%) · sector median +18% | 2012 | Cart FunctionalityWeeblyMySQL+36 | 145 patents Thermal imaging sensors, modules, calibration sources, and fever detection systems. | 3 launchs · 1 award |
| 15 | Firestorm Developer of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems and manufacturing solutions 53Patents top 27%Talent top 28%Innovation top 31%Funding top 36% All 9 signals ▾Patentstop 27% Talenttop 28% Innovationtop 31% Fundingtop 36% Moattop 38% Growthtop 45% Techtop 49% Globalbottom 42% Marketbottom 33% Patents: 33 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 33 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $32M | 4 mo ago | 22 | 2022 | WebflowApple iCloud MailSplide+13 | 33 patents Modular, additively‑manufactured UAV airframes and rapid‑assembly mission‑adaptable drone systems | 4 job openings |
| 16 | WhiteFox Defense Technologies Develops counter-drone systems | $32M | 60 mo ago | 14 14 → 35 (+150%) · sector median +18% | 2012 | Webflow EcommerceWebflowVimeo+13 | 14 patents Cybersecurity and secure device management for connected/autonomous vehicles | — |
| 17 | Smack Technologies Developer of artificial intelligence solutions for national security applications | $32M | 3 mo ago | — | 2024 | Framer SitesApple iCloud MailThree.js+10 | — | 1 expansion |
| 18 | GovX Exclusive members-only online retailer for people who served the country | $30M | 115 mo ago | 95 95 → 112 (+18%) · sector median +18% | 2011 | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+23 | — | — |
| 19 | Airspace Systems Provider of a drone detection and disabling system | $25M | 99 mo ago | 14 | 2015 | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | — | — |
| 20 | Kraus Hamdani Aerospace Developer of uncrewed aerial systems and autonomous technologies | $20M | 19 mo ago | — | 2016 | ReadymagVimeoYouTube+20 | — | 3 launchs · 2 expansions |
| 21 | TurbineOne AI-based surveillance and reconnaissance solutions for the military | $18M | 13 mo ago | 11 | 2021 | — | 15 patents Distributed mesh and ad‑hoc network synchronization, resource management, and processing pipelines | — |
| 22 | Somewear Provider of the satellite-powered system for defense | $16M | 45 mo ago | 19 | 2016 | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | 6 patents Off‑grid low‑latency mesh communication systems for unmanned devices | — |
| 23 | Citadel Defense Provider of an AI-powered automated drone defense system | $14M | 99 mo ago | 31 | 2016 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Picogrid Monitoring systems for critical infrastructure, defense, and wildfire prevention | $12M | 29 mo ago | 15 | 2020 | SanityNode.jsTailwind CSS+13 | — | 2 awards |
| 25 | Salient Motion Manufacturer of motor controllers for defense and aerospace | $12M | 20 mo ago | 5 | 2022 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Micronetics Manufacturer of electronic products for the defense sector | $12M | 206 mo ago | 2,028 | 1982 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Neros Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and ground control station systems 50Growth top 28%Funding top 30%Talent top 38%News top 49% All 8 signals ▾Growthtop 28% Fundingtop 30% Talenttop 38% Newstop 49% Techbottom 42% Moatbottom 38% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 36% Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $10.9M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 2 yrs (1.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $11M | 7 mo ago | — | 2023 | WebflowApple iCloud MailSalesforce+10 | — | 2 launchs · 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 28 | Zev Technologies Provider of custom parts for glock handguns | $11M | 83 mo ago | 35 | 2010 | WordPressMySQLPHP+34 | 5 patents Design and integration of firearm mounting accessories, barrels, and slide mechanisms. | — |
| 29 | Vanguard Defense Provider of data labeling platform leveraging U.S. veterans for defense | $6M | 4 mo ago | — | 2024 | — | — | — |
| 30 | AnySignal Communication hardware for military applications | $5M | 12 mo ago | 4 | 2022 | VarnishGitHub Pageslit-html+6 | — | 4 job openings · 1 expansion · 2 awards |
| 31 | Mayman Aerospace Developer of dual-use vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with AI autonomy | $3M | 39 mo ago | — | 2016 | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — | — |
| 32 | Reveal Tech Provider of intelligent systems for the military | $2M | 13 mo ago | 19 | 2018 | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+18 | — | 1 job opening · 2 launchs |
| 33 | Aerobotics7 Developer of technology for landmine detection and neutralization | $1M | 13 mo ago | 10 | 2016 | WebflowAmazon Web Servicescore-js+8 | 3 patents Aerial UAV-based detection and neutralization of landmines and unexploded ordnance | — |
| 34 | Forerunner Developer of AI-based solutions for defense tech, satellites, and rockets | $500K | 24 mo ago | — | 2024 | — | 3 patents Metal structural frame extrusion for construction and manufacturing | — |
| 35 | Hyperkelp Provider of unmanned vehicle solutions for water quality monitoring and missile detection system | $285K | 24 mo ago | 6 | 2021 | — | — | 1 award |
| 36 | Guardian RF Provider of UAV detection technology solutions for military use | $125K | 23 mo ago | — | 2024 | — | 3,617 patents Low‑E and coated architectural glass, reflective mirrors, and graphene‑based electronic coatings | — |
| 37 | Inova Drone High-performance industrial UAVs delivering unprecedented performance, endurance, and reliability | $120K | 132 mo ago | — | 2014 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+14 | — | — |
| 38 | Alternative Ballistics Developer of less-lethal firearm attachment for law enforcement and security personnel | $40K | 66 mo ago | 5 | 2012 | WordPressMySQLPHP+32 | 21 patents Bullet capture and recovery systems for ballistic projectiles | 1 launch · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 39 | Tsecond Provider of mission-critical AI and storage infrastructure for tactical operations | — | 2 mo ago | — | — | Node.jsTailwind CSSNext.js App Router+10 | — | — |
Top 12 Military Tech companies in California
#1
Anduril 🦄Series H · Costa Mesa, California · founded 2017 · 2193 employees$3.8Braised▾
Anduril 🦄
Series H · Costa Mesa, California · founded 2017 · 2193 employees
Provider of AI-driven defense and autonomous systems across air, land, sea, and space domains. It develops integrated platforms that enhance situational awareness, real-time decision-making, and operational effectiveness for defense and security applications. It delivers a range of autonomous systems and software-defined defense infrastructure, including surveillance systems, unmanned platforms, and command-and-control technologies designed to operate in complex and contested environments. Its solutions support modern military needs such as border security, force protection, and multi-domain mission coordination.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 96how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 11%Innovation
top 14%Patents
top 14%Tech
top 17%Market
top 21%Moat
top 22%Funding: Raised $3.8B across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 7 yrs (1.1/yr) · Last round Series H (May 2026)
Innovation: 329 patents (top 5% of patent-holders) · 300 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Artificial Intelligence, Tech Hardware
Patents: 329 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 300 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Funding rounds
- May 2026Series H$5B
- Dec 2025Series G$30M
- Jun 2025Series G$2.5B
- Aug 2024Series F$1.5B
Founders & team
Investors
Founders Fund, Sands Capital, Fidelity Investments, Baillie Gifford, Franklin Templeton Investments, Altimeter Capital
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApolloAws Certificate ManagerCloudflare
#2
Series G · San Diego, California · founded 2015 · 364 employees$930.2Mraised▾
Series G · San Diego, California · founded 2015 · 364 employees
Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications. The company provides solutions for mission autonomy, surveillance, and object detection. Its offerings include autonomous pilot software, command and control toolkits, and autonomy development platforms. It also manufactures unmanned aircraft for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 93how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 9%Product
top 18%Talent
top 22%Moat
top 26%Market
top 28%Growth
top 29%Funding: Raised $930M across 16 rounds · 16 rounds over 11 yrs (1.5/yr) · Last round Series G (Mar 2026)
Product: 4 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series G
Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5 · 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 151k LinkedIn followers — 18.5% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. Hivemind) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2026Series G$2B
- Feb 2025Series F$591.8M
- Dec 2023Series F$100M
- Dec 2023Venture Debt$200M
Founders & team
Investors
Andreessen Horowitz, Homebrew, Bloomberg Beta, Founder Collective, Riot, Disruptive Ventures
Tech stack
Anime.JsApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsDocusign
#3
Skydio 🦄Series F · San Mateo, California · founded 2014 · 332 employees$570Mraised▾
Skydio 🦄
Series F · San Mateo, California · founded 2014 · 332 employees
Manufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories. It provides drone platforms, docking stations, attachments, and software for autonomous flight, data capture, and integration. These products serve sectors including public safety, utilities, national security, inspection, transportation, construction, and oil and gas. Services include regulatory and success support, along with developer tools and training.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 94how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 13%Funding
top 14%Tech
top 16%AI
top 20%Moat
top 22%Innovation
top 24%Patents: 614 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 513 filings since 2022 vs 98 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Funding: Raised $570M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 11 yrs (0.6/yr) · Last round Series F (Apr 2026)
Tech: 90 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Web Services · Devops: Envoy
Audience (LinkedIn): 136k LinkedIn followers — 16.7% of this cohort's audience · 85 engagements/post (5.5× cohort median)
Hiring (LinkedIn): 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +2 · hiring: Staff Global Supply Manager, Mechanicals, Senior Global Supply Manager, Camera
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Series F$110M
- May 2024Series E$170M
- Mar 2022Series E$230M
- Feb 2021Series D$170M
Founders & team
Investors
Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, IVP, Deep Learning, Playground Global, Linse Capital
Tech stack
AffirmAmazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesAmerican ExpressApple Icloud MailApple Pay
#4
Series D · Los Angeles, California · founded 2022 · 33 employees$1Braised▾
Series D · Los Angeles, California · founded 2022 · 33 employees
Manufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense. It is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. Its products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks, empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 76how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 14%AI
top 15%Growth
top 28%Talent
top 28%Moat
top 37%Patents
top 46%Funding: Raised $1.0B across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 3 yrs (1.3/yr) · Last round Series D (Nov 2025)
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 17k LinkedIn followers — 2.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 partnerships · 1 awards (incl. Atlantic Council) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Nov 2025Series D$510M
- Apr 2025Series C$275M
- Nov 2024Series B$145M
- Mar 2023Series A$70M
Founders & team
Investors
8VC, Alpha Wave Global, Lernern, Liquid 2 Ventures, Tamarack Global, Valar Ventures
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementDocusignGoogle Analytics
#5
Series A · Sunnyvale, California · founded 2024$115Mraised▾
Series A · Sunnyvale, California · founded 2024
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 capabilities for robotic systems.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 53how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 19%AI
top 25%Growth
top 35%Moat
top 48%Tech
bottom 49%Talent
bottom 49%Funding: Raised $115M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr) · Last round Series A (Apr 2026)
AI: Classified as an AI company · Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) · Product described with: ai-powered
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Series A$100M
- Apr 2025Seed$15M
Founders & team
Investors
Align Ventures, Booz Allen Hamilton, Draper, Decisive Point, Perot Jain, Habitat Partners
Tech stack
GodaddyGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle WorkspaceGsapHsts
#6
Epirus 🦄Series D · Los Angeles, California · founded 2017 · 218 employees$288.7Mraised▾
Epirus 🦄
Series D · Los Angeles, California · founded 2017 · 218 employees
Developer of high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air defense. The company combines solid-state, long-pulse high-power microwave systems with artificial intelligence and advanced electronics. It offers systems for layered short-range air defense and maneuver short-range defense. The company also provides testing and validation for electronic effects on long-range targets. It develops capabilities to defend high-value assets and provides compact electronic warfare. The company delivers air domain awareness using perception capabilities.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 78how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 17%Innovation
top 22%Funding
top 22%Moat
top 22%Talent
top 28%Market
top 41%Patents: 122 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 110 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Innovation: 122 patents (top 16% of patent-holders) · 110 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware
Funding: Raised $289M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 7 yrs (0.9/yr) · Last round Series D (Oct 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 51k LinkedIn followers — 6.3% of this cohort's audience · 288 engagements/post (18.6× cohort median)
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. Epirus + General Dynamics Land Systems) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Oct 2025Series D—
- Mar 2025Series D$250M
- Jan 2022Series C$200M
- Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$243K
Founders & team
Investors
T. Rowe Price, 8VC, Bedrock, Broom Ventures, I Squared, Gaingels
Tech stack
CdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare TurnstileCore-JsDocusign
#7
Series B · San Diego, California · founded 2022 · 22 employees$32.5Mraised▾
Series B · San Diego, California · founded 2022 · 22 employees
Developer of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems and manufacturing solutions. The company provides adaptable aerial vehicles and aims to reduce total ownership costs through digital efficiencies. It offers manufacturing cells for unmanned aerial systems, spare parts, and polymer needs. The company's systems feature open architecture, extending modularity to the airframe.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 53how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 27%Talent
top 28%Innovation
top 31%Funding
top 36%Moat
top 38%Growth
top 45%Patents: 33 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 33 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Innovation: 33 patents (top 40% of patent-holders) · 33 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware
Audience (LinkedIn): 38k LinkedIn followers — 4.7% of this cohort's audience
Hiring (LinkedIn): 4 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +4 · hiring: Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Metal Manufacturing
Funding rounds
- Feb 2026Series B$82M
- Jul 2025Series A$35M
- Jul 2025Venture Debt$12M
- Jun 2025Series A$10M
Founders & team
Investors
Lockheed Martin, Decisive Point, 645 Ventures, Marquee Ventures, Cubit Capital, Backswing Ventures
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementGodaddyGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font Api
#8
Series A · El Segundo, California · founded 2024$32Mraised▾
Series A · El Segundo, California · founded 2024
Developer of artificial intelligence solutions for national security applications. The company’s models analyze data streams, converting data into campaign-informed decisions. Models are trained using deep reinforcement learning in synthetic warfare environments. The models enable decision making across echelons and warfighting functions.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2026Series A$32M
- Seed—
Founders & team
Investors
Point72 Ventures, Geodesic Capital, Costanoa, Felicis Ventures, FIRST IN, Scribble Ventures
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareFramer SitesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiHsts
#9
Series B · Huntington Beach, California · founded 2020$186.7Mraised▾
Series B · Huntington Beach, California · founded 2020
Developer of advanced military aviation platforms. This company designs and develops next-generation aircraft for military applications. Their portfolio includes a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) strike aircraft, a long-range high-altitude glider for munitions delivery, and an airborne satellite platform equipped with advanced sensors and communication capabilities. These platforms are designed to enhance military capabilities and deter conflict.
Funding rounds
- May 2025Series B$102M
- Oct 2023Series A$79M
- Jun 2023Seed$5.7M
Founders & team
Investors
Bedrock, DCVC, Sequoia Capital, Marque Ventures, Champion Hill Ventures, 1517 Fund
#10
Seed · West Covina, California · founded 2024$6.3Mraised▾
Seed · West Covina, California · founded 2024
Provider of data labeling platform leveraging U.S. veterans for defense. It transforms defense telemetry into datasets ready for artificial intelligence applications. The platform deploys veterans as data labelers, model supervisors, and quality assurance experts. Veterans with subject matter expertise label data modalities within defense. They test AI systems for vulnerabilities and perform quality control for model datasets.
Funding rounds
- Jan 2026Seed$6.3M
Founders & team
Investors
FIRST IN, Boost VC, Capital Factory
#11
Series B · Los Angeles, California · founded 2023$10.9Mraised▾
Series B · Los Angeles, California · founded 2023
Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and ground control station systems. The company designs and produces drones with modular payloads and resilient communication capabilities. These systems are built for electronic warfare resistance and long-range missions. The company focuses on scalable products with secure supply chains.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 50how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 28%Funding
top 30%Talent
top 38%News
top 49%Tech
bottom 42%Moat
bottom 38%Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $10.9M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 2 yrs (1.5/yr) · Last round Series B (Nov 2025)
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 21k LinkedIn followers — 2.6% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches · 1 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. Australian Defence Force) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Nov 2025Series B$75M
- Mar 2025Series A$35M
- May 2024Seed$10.9M
Founders & team
Investors
Sequoia Capital, Vy Capital, Interlagos, In-Q-Tel
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Hosted LibrariesHsts
#12
Series B · San Diego, California · founded 2015 · 47 employees$45Mraised▾
Series B · San Diego, California · founded 2015 · 47 employees
Provider of cloud-connected drone detection systems. It has developed airspace security solutions to detect unwanted drones. It offers airspace security with detailed event history (reference for future legal proceedings, if any) and real-time notifications. The security system can take control of a drone without using jamming technology and can safely land it.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 28%Growth
top 28%Funding
top 30%Patents
top 30%Product
top 30%Moat
top 32%Innovation: 40 patents (top 36% of patent-holders) · 29 filings since 2022 vs 11 in 2017-21 · 9 product lines
Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $45.0M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 11 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Series B (Jan 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 7k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2025Series B$4M
- Dec 2021Series B$30M
- Jul 2017Series A$11.6M
- Oct 2016Seed$3.4M
Investors
Andreessen Horowitz, Gaingels, Alumni Ventures, Kingfisher Investment Advisors, Founder Collective, BoxGroup
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook PixelFramer Sites
Funding & investor landscape
$7.7Btotal disclosed funding
38companies funded
145disclosed rounds
5rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Matt Grimm
Co-Founder & COO · Anduril
Joseph Chen
Co-Founder · Anduril
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder · Shield AI
Ryan Tseng
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer & President · Shield AI
Abraham Bachrach
Co-Founder & CTO · Skydio
Matt Donahoe
Co-Founder · Skydio
Gavin Hood
Co-Founder · CHAOS Industries
Bo Marr
Co-Founder & CTO · CHAOS Industries
Collin Otis
Co-Founder & CTO · Scout AI
Nathan M
Co-Founder · Epirus
Grant Verstandig
Co-Founder · Epirus
Chad M
Co-Founder · Firestorm
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RESEARCH FROM California · institutions
What California researches in defense tech
California's Sandia National Laboratories, UC Berkeley, and UCLA lead contested research (mean stance 0.26) on nuclear issues, defense systems, and foreign policy, with concern slightly dominating optimism across 21 papers.
21 papersstance +0.2628% breakthrough39% concern
local research themes
Nuclear Issues and DefenseInternational Relations and Foreign PolicyMilitary Defense Systems AnalysisGuidance and Control SystemsQuantum chaos and dynamical systemsEuropean and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies
top institutions
- Sandia National Laboratories California6
- University of California, Berkeley3
- University of California, Los Angeles3
- University of Southern California2
- University of California, Davis2
Common questions
How many Military Tech companies are there in California, United States?
Radar tracks 99 indexable Military Tech companies headquartered in California, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Military Tech companies in California, United States?
The Military Tech companies in California, United States on this list have raised a combined $7.7B in disclosed equity funding across 38 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Military Tech company in California, United States?
Anduril is the highest-funded Military Tech company in California, United States, with $3.8B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Military Tech companies in California, United States are funded?
38 of the 99 Military Tech companies in California, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Military Tech unicorns are there in California, United States?
5 Military Tech companies in California, United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in California, United States Military Tech companies?
The most active investors in California, United States Military Tech companies on this list include In-Q-Tel, Andreessen Horowitz, Washington Harbour Partners, 8VC, Bravo Victor Venture Capital.
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