About the Defense Tech Market Map
This market map tracks 102 startups across 8 categories in the Defense Tech landscape. Complete defense tech market map for 2026. Autonomous systems, ISR, cybersecurity, space defense, and logistics startups transforming modern defense and intelligence, with funding rounds and HQ locations. Curated by Hartmann Capital's venture research team, it provides a comprehensive view of the companies building in this space, from early-stage startups to growth-stage leaders.
Categories & Companies
Autonomous Systems & Robotics(16)
Anduril Industries (Series G, $6260M) · Shield AI (Series F, $1400M) · Skydio (Series E, $740M) · Saronic (Series B, $850M) · AeroVironment (Public) · Kratos Defense (Public) · Forterra (Series C, $500M) · Saildrone (Series C, $300M) · Mach Industries (Series B, $179M) · Joby Aviation (Public) · Firestorm Labs (Series A, $60M) · Seeing Systems (Seed) · Hermeus (Series C, $358M) · Castelion (Series A, $100M) · Gecko Robotics (Series D, $354M) · Ghost Robotics (Acquired, $240M)
Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance(15)
Palantir (Public) · HawkEye 360 (Series D, $412M) · Planet Labs (Public) · BlackSky (Public) · Capella Space (Acquired, $367M) · Umbra (Series A, $32M) · Spire Global (Public) · Vannevar Labs (Series B, $117M) · Primer AI (Series C, $237M) · Clarifai (Series C, $100M) · Rebellion Defense (Series B, $230M) · Sky Spy (Pre-Seed, $1.6M) · DroneTrace (Seed) · Kestrel Intelligence (Seed) · Maxar Intelligence (Acquired)
Cybersecurity & Electronic Warfare(13)
CrowdStrike (Public) · Epirus (Series D, $550M) · Shift5 (Series C, $185M) · Dragos (Series D, $440M) · Claroty (Series E, $635M) · Tenna Systems (Seed, $13.5M) · CX2 (Seed) · Knowmadics (Series A) · Nozomi Networks (Series D, $100M) · BlueHalo (Acquired) · IronNet (Public, $260M) · Armis (Acquired, $312M) · Palo Alto Networks (Public)
Space & Satellite Defense(13)
SpaceX (Late Stage, $12000M) · Rocket Lab (Public) · True Anomaly (Series C, $400M) · Slingshot Aerospace (Series B, $85M) · Impulse Space (Series C, $225M) · York Space Systems (Series C, $155M) · L3Harris Technologies (Public) · Apex (Series B, $165M) · Fortastra (Seed, $8M) · Atomos Space (Series A, $16M) · Astranis (Series D, $728M) · Relativity Space (Series E, $1340M) · Orbital Guardians (Seed)
Command & Control / Software(11)
Govini (Series C, $150M) · Scale AI (Series F, $1560M) · TurbineOne (Series B, $56M) · Second Front Systems (Series A, $42M) · Helsing (Series C, $987M) · Rhombus Power (Series A, $35M) · Latent AI (Series A, $30.5M) · C3 AI (Public, $399M) · Palladyne AI (Public, $86M) · Persistent Systems (Series B, $70M) · Applied Intuition (Series F, $700M)
Defense Manufacturing & Supply Chain(10)
Hadrian (Series C, $476M) · Velo3D (Public) · Ursa Major (Series D, $200M) · Markforged (Public) · Desktop Metal (Public) · Silvus Technologies (Acquired) · Sierra Nevada Corp (Private) · BigRep (Series B, $45M) · V2X (Public) · Stratasys (Public)
Counter-Drone & Missile Defense(12)
Hidden Level (Series C, $131M) · Allen Control Systems (Series A, $42M) · Fortem Technologies (Series B, $50M) · D-Fend Solutions (Series C, $85M) · Dedrone by Axon (Acquired, $127M) · DroneShield (Public) · Osprey cUAS (Seed) · Echodyne (Series C, $68M) · Raytheon (Public) · Lockheed Martin (Public) · Northrop Grumman (Public) · Spectral Energies (Private)
Simulation & Training(12)
Improbable (Series C, $703M) · Red 6 (Series B, $70M) · Bohemia Interactive Simulations (Acquired) · Istari Digital (Series A, $40M) · Operator XR (Seed) · CAE (Public) · BILT (Series B, $50M) · MAK Technologies (Acquired) · Hadean (Series A, $36M) · Varjo (Series D, $200M) · SAIC (Public) · Thales (Public)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Defense Tech market map?
- The Defense Tech market map is a curated overview of 102 startups across 8 categories : Autonomous Systems & Robotics, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Cybersecurity & Electronic Warfare, Space & Satellite Defense, Command & Control / Software, Defense Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Counter-Drone & Missile Defense, Simulation & Training. Complete defense tech market map for 2026. Autonomous systems, ISR, cybersecurity, space defense, and logistics startups transforming modern defense and intelligence, with funding rounds and HQ locations. It is maintained by Hartmann Capital's venture research team.
- How many startups are tracked?
- This map currently tracks 102 startups across 8 categories: Autonomous Systems & Robotics (16 companies), Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (15 companies), Cybersecurity & Electronic Warfare (13 companies), Space & Satellite Defense (13 companies), Command & Control / Software (11 companies), Defense Manufacturing & Supply Chain (10 companies), Counter-Drone & Missile Defense (12 companies), Simulation & Training (12 companies).
- How can I submit my startup?
- You can submit your startup for inclusion by visiting the submission page. Submissions are reviewed by Hartmann Capital's research team.
- How often is this map updated?
- The Defense Tech market map is updated on a rolling basis as new startups emerge, companies raise funding rounds, or the competitive landscape shifts.