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=== United States defense startups ===
=== United States defense startups ===
* [https://www.turbineone.com/ TurbineOne] - US-based startup TurbineOne designs a frontline perceptions system for warfighters. It utilizes machine learning (ML) to offer data-driven insights on battlefields. This includes threat detection, target identification, AI-based video analysis, and classification of killer robots. Moreover, the startup provides this data and alerts even in disconnected, intermittent, and low bandwidth (DIL) environments through a self-healing mesh protocol. This enables fighters to receive smart alerts for unseen dangers in the field without having to code or depend on the internet. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/turbineone $3M]
* [https://www.turbineone.com/ '''TurbineOne'''] - US-based startup TurbineOne designs a frontline perceptions system for warfighters. It utilizes machine learning (ML) to offer data-driven insights on battlefields. This includes threat detection, target identification, AI-based video analysis, and classification of killer robots. Moreover, the startup provides this data and alerts even in disconnected, intermittent, and low bandwidth (DIL) environments through a self-healing mesh protocol. This enables fighters to receive smart alerts for unseen dangers in the field without having to code or depend on the internet. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/turbineone $3M]
* [https://onebrief.com/ Onebrief] - US-based startup Onebrief develops presentation software that facilitates rapid military planning, especially for joint task forces. It gathers the users’ inputs in one place, enabling them to quickly address new problems and conduct timely mission analysis using various visual tools. Onebrief also auto-updates the outputs, including briefings, sync matrices, maps, and written orders. This enables effective collaboration among the task force members. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/onebrief $500K]
* [https://onebrief.com/ '''Onebrief'''] - US-based startup Onebrief develops presentation software that facilitates rapid military planning, especially for joint task forces. It gathers the users’ inputs in one place, enabling them to quickly address new problems and conduct timely mission analysis using various visual tools. Onebrief also auto-updates the outputs, including briefings, sync matrices, maps, and written orders. This enables effective collaboration among the task force members. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/onebrief $500K]
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=== Israel defense startups ===
=== Israel defense startups ===
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=== German defense startups ===
=== German defense startups ===
* [https://fibrecoat.de/ FibreCoat] - FibreCoat GmbH produces thermoplastic-coated fibers for composites and aluminum-coated fibers for shielding applications. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/fibrecoat-gmbh $4.3M]
* [https://fibrecoat.de/ '''FibreCoat'''] - FibreCoat GmbH produces thermoplastic-coated fibers for composites and aluminum-coated fibers for shielding applications. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/fibrecoat-gmbh $4.3M]
* [https://blackned.de/ Blackned] - Blackned GmbH – Your trusted partner for highly secure mission and business-critical communication networks. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/blackned n/d]
* [https://blackned.de/ '''Blackned'''] - Blackned GmbH – Your trusted partner for highly secure mission and business-critical communication networks. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/blackned n/d]
* [https://wargdrones.de/ WARGdrones] - WARGdrones enables soldiers to protect their perimeter against unwanted intruders through AI-led drone perimeter defense. WARGdrones is a German startup that enables soldiers to protect their perimeter against unwanted intruders through AI-led drone perimeter defense. Its proprietary automated drone system, GARMR, consists of a drone-home, WARpad, and a drone, PEREGRINE. The drone searches the target coordinates for intruders and the system notifies the connected control center upon positive identification. It then confirms the identification and notifies concerned authorities. Further, the drone interacts with the intruders via a speaker and allows the operator to trigger a dye capsule, which makes the intruders identifiable should they flee the scene. Additionally, GARMR takes on patrol duties or functions as a first responder to fight emerging fires by dropping flame retardants at desired locations. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/wargdrones $1.6M]
* [https://wargdrones.de/ '''WARGdrones'''] - WARGdrones enables soldiers to protect their perimeter against unwanted intruders through AI-led drone perimeter defense. WARGdrones is a German startup that enables soldiers to protect their perimeter against unwanted intruders through AI-led drone perimeter defense. Its proprietary automated drone system, GARMR, consists of a drone-home, WARpad, and a drone, PEREGRINE. The drone searches the target coordinates for intruders and the system notifies the connected control center upon positive identification. It then confirms the identification and notifies concerned authorities. Further, the drone interacts with the intruders via a speaker and allows the operator to trigger a dye capsule, which makes the intruders identifiable should they flee the scene. Additionally, GARMR takes on patrol duties or functions as a first responder to fight emerging fires by dropping flame retardants at desired locations. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/wargdrones $1.6M]
* [http://dronefence.de/ Dronefence] - Dronefence is a developer of drone detection systems. It claims to use a multi-sensor array and multiple cameras to detect and localize positions of drones entering specific airspace. It claims to use machine learning algorithms to recognize authorized and intruding drones. It's intended to be used in critical infrastructure establishments, public places, etc. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/dronefence/company_financials n/d]
* [http://dronefence.de/ '''Dronefence'''] - Dronefence is a developer of drone detection systems. It claims to use a multi-sensor array and multiple cameras to detect and localize positions of drones entering specific airspace. It claims to use machine learning algorithms to recognize authorized and intruding drones. It's intended to be used in critical infrastructure establishments, public places, etc. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/dronefence/company_financials n/d]
* [https://multirotor.net/en/ Multirotor] - Multirotor provides surveying, monitoring, and inspection services using proprietary drones. The product line includes G4- a quadcopter drone and Eagle G4- an octocopter drone featuring a payload capacity of up to 2.5 Kgs. These drones work in integration with a companion flight planning software that processes the real-time images collected by the drones for creating georeferenced images, producing orthoimage & digital elevation models, point cloud generation, volume calculations, and creating 3D models & animations. The target market includes airport and police department. As of August 2018, the company offers three different packages to clients with prices starting from $ 0.56/sqm. In addition, the company provides a multicopter drone for applications in the field of intralogistics. Clientele and partners include Polizei Berlin, Fraport, Droninspect, Ecosil, Mainzer Netze etc. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/multirotor n/d]
* [https://multirotor.net/en/ '''Multirotor'''] - Multirotor provides surveying, monitoring, and inspection services using proprietary drones. The product line includes G4- a quadcopter drone and Eagle G4- an octocopter drone featuring a payload capacity of up to 2.5 Kgs. These drones work in integration with a companion flight planning software that processes the real-time images collected by the drones for creating georeferenced images, producing orthoimage & digital elevation models, point cloud generation, volume calculations, and creating 3D models & animations. The target market includes airport and police department. As of August 2018, the company offers three different packages to clients with prices starting from $ 0.56/sqm. In addition, the company provides a multicopter drone for applications in the field of intralogistics. Clientele and partners include Polizei Berlin, Fraport, Droninspect, Ecosil, Mainzer Netze etc. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/multirotor n/d]
* [https://aaronia.com/ Aaronia] - Aaronia is a manufacturer of radio-frequency based products including, RF spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, magnetic and RF shielding materials and devices, RF probes and antennae, RF drone detection systems, etc. It also builds software for its spectrum analyzer hardware. Its drone detection system can be used standalone or can be connected together to detect drone intrusions into large areas. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/aaronia-ag n/d]
* [https://aaronia.com/ '''Aaronia'''] - Aaronia is a manufacturer of radio-frequency based products including, RF spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, magnetic and RF shielding materials and devices, RF probes and antennae, RF drone detection systems, etc. It also builds software for its spectrum analyzer hardware. Its drone detection system can be used standalone or can be connected together to detect drone intrusions into large areas. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/aaronia-ag n/d]
* [https://www.skypoint-e.com/ skypoint-e] - skypoint-e GmbH designs and builds tethered multicopters and aerostats for persistent security & surveillance and academic research purposes. Its tethered systems can stay airborne for very long periods. It has stated applications in wind energy research, as well as standard commercial applications such as mining inspections, and disaster response. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/skypoint-e n/d]
* [https://www.skypoint-e.com/ '''skypoint-e'''] - skypoint-e GmbH designs and builds tethered multicopters and aerostats for persistent security & surveillance and academic research purposes. Its tethered systems can stay airborne for very long periods. It has stated applications in wind energy research, as well as standard commercial applications such as mining inspections, and disaster response. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/skypoint-e n/d]
* [https://envryo.com/ Envryo] - Provider of a VR platform that enables simulation of man-portable weapon systems. Claims that the platform is based on off-the-shelf hardware and enables users to simulate a menu structure & operating procedure of any existing or in-development equipment. Features artificial intelligence, dynamic environments, atmospheric effects, 3D sounds, night vision, and sensor view solutions. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://envryo.com/ '''Envryo'''] - Provider of a VR platform that enables simulation of man-portable weapon systems. Claims that the platform is based on off-the-shelf hardware and enables users to simulate a menu structure & operating procedure of any existing or in-development equipment. Features artificial intelligence, dynamic environments, atmospheric effects, 3D sounds, night vision, and sensor view solutions. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://www.minator.one/ Minator] - Provider of rugged computer systems for the military. It develops devices that can control SOCOM operations, demolitions, SWAT operations, and underwater demolitions. The main products are radio-controlled initiators, time-controlled initiators, and radio and time-controlled initiators. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://www.minator.one/ '''Minator'''] - Provider of rugged computer systems for the military. It develops devices that can control SOCOM operations, demolitions, SWAT operations, and underwater demolitions. The main products are radio-controlled initiators, time-controlled initiators, and radio and time-controlled initiators. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://work-microwave.com/ WORK Microwave] - Manufacturer of RF-based electronic products. The company offers a series of products related to satellite communication, defense electronics, sensors and measurement systems, and navigation simulators. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/work-microwave n/d]
* [https://work-microwave.com/ '''WORK Microwave'''] - Manufacturer of RF-based electronic products. The company offers a series of products related to satellite communication, defense electronics, sensors and measurement systems, and navigation simulators. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/work-microwave n/d]
* [http://www.rtdynamics.com/ RTDynamics] - RTDynamics provides real-time dynamics software for multiple industries. The company offers products such as rotary wing computer-generated forces, certification level helicopter/aircraft flight dynamics packages, and models for real-time RADAR, electronic warfare, and missile systems. It can be used to build pilot training, engineering/HIL, air combat, and radar simulation applications. - Investment round: n/d
* [http://www.rtdynamics.com/ '''RTDynamics'''] - RTDynamics provides real-time dynamics software for multiple industries. The company offers products such as rotary wing computer-generated forces, certification level helicopter/aircraft flight dynamics packages, and models for real-time RADAR, electronic warfare, and missile systems. It can be used to build pilot training, engineering/HIL, air combat, and radar simulation applications. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://www.quantum-systems.com/ Quantum Systems] - eVTOL Fixed-Wing UAVs combine the advantages of helicopters and airplanes. Vertical take-off and landing capability and sophisticated aerodynamics in perfect symbiosis – in one product. Our drones are easy and safe to operate. The development of all function and mission critical hard- and software components happens in-house. The workflow design of our comprehensive systems allows for high user friendliness and low training efforts. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/quantum-systems $61.7M]
* [https://www.quantum-systems.com/ '''Quantum Systems'''] - eVTOL Fixed-Wing UAVs combine the advantages of helicopters and airplanes. Vertical take-off and landing capability and sophisticated aerodynamics in perfect symbiosis – in one product. Our drones are easy and safe to operate. The development of all function and mission critical hard- and software components happens in-house. The workflow design of our comprehensive systems allows for high user friendliness and low training efforts. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/quantum-systems $61.7M]
* [https://helsing.ai/ Helsing] - AI-based environment protection platform for government organizations. It provides real-time information processing and turns unstructured sensor data into information. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/helsing $126M]
* [https://helsing.ai/ '''Helsing'''] - AI-based environment protection platform for government organizations. It provides real-time information processing and turns unstructured sensor data into information. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/helsing $126M]
* [https://www.isaraerospace.com/ Isar Aerospace] - Engineering the future of space flight. Launching is the first step to space. By enabling access to space, we contribute to humanity’s progress and our planet’s sustainable technological and economic development. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/isar-aerospace $182.6M]
* [https://www.isaraerospace.com/ '''Isar Aerospace'''] - Engineering the future of space flight. Launching is the first step to space. By enabling access to space, we contribute to humanity’s progress and our planet’s sustainable technological and economic development. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/isar-aerospace $182.6M]


=== United Kingdom defense startups ===
=== United Kingdom defense startups ===
* [https://www.dronedefence.co.uk/ Drone Defence] - Drone Defence builds drone detection and disabling technologies. It builds a detection system called Drone Tracker, using audio, visual, and near-optical IR sensing. Its disabling technology, called Net Gun X1 is a hand-held tool that can be used to project a net for capturing drones up to 15 meters away. The company also provides consultancy on counter-drone measures to enterprises. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/drone-defence $16M]
* [https://www.dronedefence.co.uk/ '''Drone Defence'''] - Drone Defence builds drone detection and disabling technologies. It builds a detection system called Drone Tracker, using audio, visual, and near-optical IR sensing. Its disabling technology, called Net Gun X1 is a hand-held tool that can be used to project a net for capturing drones up to 15 meters away. The company also provides consultancy on counter-drone measures to enterprises. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/drone-defence $16M]
* [https://operationalsolutionsltd.co.uk/ Operational Solutions] - Provides drone detection systems. It provides real-time detection sensors that identify drones and provides drone effectors such as jammers and physical interception systems. It caters to defense, security, and aerospace industries. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/operational-solutions-limited $11M]
* [https://operationalsolutionsltd.co.uk/ '''Operational Solutions'''] - Provides drone detection systems. It provides real-time detection sensors that identify drones and provides drone effectors such as jammers and physical interception systems. It caters to defense, security, and aerospace industries. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/operational-solutions-limited $11M]
* [https://www.animal-dynamics.com/ Animal Dynamics] - Animal Dynamics (AnDy) is a research-based robotics company that aims to build small robots for multiple applications. The company uses biomimetic methods to design its robots. Its first product is a dragonfly-inspired drone for surveillance. The drone is autonomous and can be used for military applications, including hostage situations and other stealthy missions. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/dnimal-dynamics $11.4M]
* [https://www.animal-dynamics.com/ '''Animal Dynamics'''] - Animal Dynamics (AnDy) is a research-based robotics company that aims to build small robots for multiple applications. The company uses biomimetic methods to design its robots. Its first product is a dragonfly-inspired drone for surveillance. The drone is autonomous and can be used for military applications, including hostage situations and other stealthy missions. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/dnimal-dynamics $11.4M]
* [https://30.technology/ Edixomed] - EdixoMed develops wound dressings for dermal/wound healing especially focused on chronic wound care. It provides prolonged delivery of NOx direct to the skin providing a moist wound environment, which absorbs wound fluid, prevents infection, increases blood flow, and accelerates healing. It can be used for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, chronic wounds, acute wounds, respiratory, and critical care. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/edixomed $2M]
* [https://30.technology/ '''Edixomed'''] - EdixoMed develops wound dressings for dermal/wound healing especially focused on chronic wound care. It provides prolonged delivery of NOx direct to the skin providing a moist wound environment, which absorbs wound fluid, prevents infection, increases blood flow, and accelerates healing. It can be used for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, chronic wounds, acute wounds, respiratory, and critical care. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/edixomed $2M]
* [https://claresys.com/ Claresys] - Providers of web-based optical and IR imaging solutions for surveillance. Its product line includes a compact optically scanning enhanced pinhole camera. It has multiple features including independent internal zoom and internal pan, tilt capability leveraging its proprietary optical component arrangements, and solution customization. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/claresys $914K]
* [https://claresys.com/ '''Claresys'''] - Providers of web-based optical and IR imaging solutions for surveillance. Its product line includes a compact optically scanning enhanced pinhole camera. It has multiple features including independent internal zoom and internal pan, tilt capability leveraging its proprietary optical component arrangements, and solution customization. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/claresys $914K]
* [https://www.diamondmic.com/ Diamond Microwave] - Diamond Microwave is a provider of amplifiers for space communications. It includes CW high-power microwave SSPA with power output ranging from 100W to 1kW and operating in specific frequency bands between 2GHz and 18GHz. It can be used in weather radar, medical and materials science, marine radar and maritime vessel traffic control, air traffic control and border security radars, military tracking radars, and airborne or space-borne SAR for ground mapping EW and jamming. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/diamond-microwave-devices $4.4M]
* [https://www.diamondmic.com/ '''Diamond Microwave'''] - Diamond Microwave is a provider of amplifiers for space communications. It includes CW high-power microwave SSPA with power output ranging from 100W to 1kW and operating in specific frequency bands between 2GHz and 18GHz. It can be used in weather radar, medical and materials science, marine radar and maritime vessel traffic control, air traffic control and border security radars, military tracking radars, and airborne or space-borne SAR for ground mapping EW and jamming. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/diamond-microwave-devices $4.4M]
* [https://evolvedynamics.com/ Evolve Dynamics] - Evolve Dynamics develops drones for mission-specific surveillance applications in public sector services, private security, and defense sectors. Its chief offering is a quadcopter drone, also known as Sky Mantis, that can fly in 40-knot winds and heavy rain and features an endurance of up to an hour. It can be equipped with multiple payloads such as a dual gimbal containing an IR/thermal and 30 times optical zoom 1080p HD cameras. The company has also developed a mid-flight detachable tether system that can power the aforementioned drone from the ground via a thin cable for up to 24 hours and keep the aircraft at 100-meter altitude. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/evolve-dynamics $680K]
* [https://evolvedynamics.com/ '''Evolve Dynamics'''] - Evolve Dynamics develops drones for mission-specific surveillance applications in public sector services, private security, and defense sectors. Its chief offering is a quadcopter drone, also known as Sky Mantis, that can fly in 40-knot winds and heavy rain and features an endurance of up to an hour. It can be equipped with multiple payloads such as a dual gimbal containing an IR/thermal and 30 times optical zoom 1080p HD cameras. The company has also developed a mid-flight detachable tether system that can power the aforementioned drone from the ground via a thin cable for up to 24 hours and keep the aircraft at 100-meter altitude. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/evolve-dynamics $680K]
* [https://openworksengineering.com/ OpenWorks Engineering] - OpenWorks Engineering is an engineering firm that aims to develop product-based solutions for the rail, defense, energy, security, agriculture and industrial sectors. The chief area of focus for OpenWorks is security and counter-terrorism. Its flagship product Skywall is an anti-drone gun that can be used by an operator to shoot a net at a target drone (static or moving), using a compressed gas-powered launcher and a projectile that includes a net and other components, such as a parachute for intact recovery of the target drone, or a radio jamming device to prevent possible remote detonation of the target drone by hostiles. - Investment round: [https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/169675-30#overview $3M]
* [https://openworksengineering.com/ '''OpenWorks Engineering'''] - OpenWorks Engineering is an engineering firm that aims to develop product-based solutions for the rail, defense, energy, security, agriculture and industrial sectors. The chief area of focus for OpenWorks is security and counter-terrorism. Its flagship product Skywall is an anti-drone gun that can be used by an operator to shoot a net at a target drone (static or moving), using a compressed gas-powered launcher and a projectile that includes a net and other components, such as a parachute for intact recovery of the target drone, or a radio jamming device to prevent possible remote detonation of the target drone by hostiles. - Investment round: [https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/169675-30#overview $3M]
* [https://www.issaerospace.com/ ISS Aerospace] - Manufacture of unmanned air systems and unmanned combat air systems. It also develops autonomous air, marine, and land carriers. It uses its propriety drone autopilots, gas and chemical sensors, LiDAR, depth cameras, multispectral and IR sensors, magnetometers, EM loops, SLAM mappers and CMOS sensors for the manufacturing of the unmanned aerial systems. It caters to the civilian and military markets. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://www.issaerospace.com/ '''ISS Aerospace'''] - Manufacture of unmanned air systems and unmanned combat air systems. It also develops autonomous air, marine, and land carriers. It uses its propriety drone autopilots, gas and chemical sensors, LiDAR, depth cameras, multispectral and IR sensors, magnetometers, EM loops, SLAM mappers and CMOS sensors for the manufacturing of the unmanned aerial systems. It caters to the civilian and military markets. - Investment round: n/d
* [http://www.iqhq.co.uk/ IQHQ] - Software defined radio and communication platform provider for military. It provides platform interfacing with multiple receivers and transmitters capable of banded operation from 50MHz to 6GHz. TDD and FDD operation. Also, provides solutions to police, customs excise, and others. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/iqhq n/d]
* [http://www.iqhq.co.uk/ '''IQHQ'''] - Software defined radio and communication platform provider for military. It provides platform interfacing with multiple receivers and transmitters capable of banded operation from 50MHz to 6GHz. TDD and FDD operation. Also, provides solutions to police, customs excise, and others. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/iqhq n/d]
* [https://vizgard.com/ Vizgard] - Vizgard provides AI-based object tracking for unmanned and counter-unmanned systems. This enables automatic visual confirmation and tracking threats such as unauthorized drones. Vizgard is a UK-based startup that provides AI-based object tracking for unmanned and counter-unmanned systems. The startup’s edge processing platform, VizEDGE AGX, deploys its computer vision server, FortifAI, on its proprietary drone, VIZEDGE AIR. This enables automatic visual confirmation and tracking threats such as unauthorized drones. VizEDGE AGX‘s image enhancement functionality also reduces image degradation due to external factors like heat turbulence, fog, and platform movements. Further, Vizgard’s real-time track position information directs any internet protocol (IP) or serial digital interface (SDI) camera-based system. This allows automation and reduces the cognitive burden on operators. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/vizgard $750K]
* [https://vizgard.com/ '''Vizgard'''] - Vizgard provides AI-based object tracking for unmanned and counter-unmanned systems. This enables automatic visual confirmation and tracking threats such as unauthorized drones. Vizgard is a UK-based startup that provides AI-based object tracking for unmanned and counter-unmanned systems. The startup’s edge processing platform, VizEDGE AGX, deploys its computer vision server, FortifAI, on its proprietary drone, VIZEDGE AIR. This enables automatic visual confirmation and tracking threats such as unauthorized drones. VizEDGE AGX‘s image enhancement functionality also reduces image degradation due to external factors like heat turbulence, fog, and platform movements. Further, Vizgard’s real-time track position information directs any internet protocol (IP) or serial digital interface (SDI) camera-based system. This allows automation and reduces the cognitive burden on operators. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/vizgard $750K]


There are 63 Military Tech startups in the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://tracxn.com/explore/Military-Tech-Startups-in-United-Kingdom "Military Tech Startups in the United Kingdom"], Tracxn, (Tracxn Technologies Limited, 2nd Floor, opp to Canara Bank, L248, 17th Cross Road, above Gazannia Fashions, Sector 6, HSR Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka 560102, India, September 20, 2022)</ref>
There are 63 Military Tech startups in the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://tracxn.com/explore/Military-Tech-Startups-in-United-Kingdom "Military Tech Startups in the United Kingdom"], Tracxn, (Tracxn Technologies Limited, 2nd Floor, opp to Canara Bank, L248, 17th Cross Road, above Gazannia Fashions, Sector 6, HSR Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka 560102, India, September 20, 2022)</ref>


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=== France defense startups ===
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=== Sweden defense startups ===
=== Sweden defense startups ===
* [https://www.tacticalheadsets.com/en Tactital Headsets] - Swedish startup Tactital Headsets makes proprietary lightweight noise-reducing headphones for military professionals. The startup’s range of headsets, Sena, is waterproof and features advanced noise cancellation. The headsets connect to smartphones and major two-way radio systems, as well as incorporates with most communication systems. This enables the delivery of clear and distinct communication even in really tough and noisy environments such as battlefields. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://www.tacticalheadsets.com/en '''Tactital Headsets'''] - Swedish startup Tactital Headsets makes proprietary lightweight noise-reducing headphones for military professionals. The startup’s range of headsets, Sena, is waterproof and features advanced noise cancellation. The headsets connect to smartphones and major two-way radio systems, as well as incorporates with most communication systems. This enables the delivery of clear and distinct communication even in really tough and noisy environments such as battlefields. - Investment round: n/d
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=== India defense startups ===
=== India defense startups ===
* [https://acpldefence.com/ Acculytics Chemicals Private Limited] - Acculytics Chemicals has been developing future-oriented solutions in order to boost the Indian defense sector. The company is known in the industry as a reputed manufacturer of defense-grade protective coatings. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://acpldefence.com/ '''Acculytics Chemicals Private Limited'''] - Acculytics Chemicals has been developing future-oriented solutions in order to boost the Indian defense sector. The company is known in the industry as a reputed manufacturer of defense-grade protective coatings. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://bigbangboom.com/ Big Bang Boom Solutions] - Offers a range of defense solutions that include T-Series Unmanned Tank Development, Next Generation Hybrid Personal Combat Armour, 360 Advance Battle Interface, Anti-drone Defense System, and more. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/big-bang-boom-solutions $1.2M]
* [https://bigbangboom.com/ '''Big Bang Boom Solutions'''] - Offers a range of defense solutions that include T-Series Unmanned Tank Development, Next Generation Hybrid Personal Combat Armour, 360 Advance Battle Interface, Anti-drone Defense System, and more. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/big-bang-boom-solutions $1.2M]
* [https://cronai.ai/ Cron AI] - An expert in manufacturing multi-sensor-enabled intrusion detection systems for the defense space. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cron-ai $4M]
* [https://cronai.ai/ '''Cron AI'''] - An expert in manufacturing multi-sensor-enabled intrusion detection systems for the defense space. - Investment round: [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cron-ai $4M]
* [https://edgeforce.in/ Edgeforce Solutions] - Designs, develops and creates secure and hardened deep technology products based on System on Module (SOM), System on Chip (SOC), Tiny ML, and other niche technologies. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://edgeforce.in/ '''Edgeforce Solutions'''] - Designs, develops and creates secure and hardened deep technology products based on System on Module (SOM), System on Chip (SOC), Tiny ML, and other niche technologies. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://exicom.co.in/ Exicom Technologies India] - Provides advanced battlefield solutions, along with specializing in manufacturing & developing indigenous defense and allied technologies. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://exicom.co.in/ '''Exicom Technologies India'''] - Provides advanced battlefield solutions, along with specializing in manufacturing & developing indigenous defense and allied technologies. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://www.fortytwolabs.com/ Fortytwo Labs] - Designs a range of solutions to address the needs of customers in a variety of operational areas in the defense sector. Cryptographic Identity Technology. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://www.fortytwolabs.com/ '''Fortytwo Labs'''] - Designs a range of solutions to address the needs of customers in a variety of operational areas in the defense sector. Cryptographic Identity Technology. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://kvrsolutions.in/ KVR Solutions] - A team of specialists comprising policy experts & personnel who were formerly with the Indian armed forces, defense procurement, and program development, along with subject matter experts in varied fields. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://kvrsolutions.in/ '''KVR Solutions'''] - A team of specialists comprising policy experts & personnel who were formerly with the Indian armed forces, defense procurement, and program development, along with subject matter experts in varied fields. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://www.sagardefence.com/ Sagar Defence Engineering] - Specializes in manufacturing completely Unmanned Marine Vehicle solutions to Commercial, Defence and Scientific areas. - Investment round: [https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/184323-43#overview $38K]
* [https://www.sagardefence.com/ '''Sagar Defence Engineering'''] - Specializes in manufacturing completely Unmanned Marine Vehicle solutions to Commercial, Defence and Scientific areas. - Investment round: [https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/184323-43#overview $38K]
* [https://techera.co.in/ Techera Engineering] - One of the largest tooling manufacturing companies for the Defense & Aerospace sector in India with a 75,000 sq. ft. world-class manufacturing facility. - Investment round: n/d
* [https://techera.co.in/ '''Techera Engineering'''] - One of the largest tooling manufacturing companies for the Defense & Aerospace sector in India with a 75,000 sq. ft. world-class manufacturing facility. - Investment round: n/d


Today, there are 194 defense tech startups in the country.<ref>Sanjay Deshpande, Managing Partner & Chief Scientist, [https://www.theindustryoutlook.com/startups/ranking/top-10-defence-startups-2022-rid-358.html "Top 10 Defence Startups - 2022"], Industry Outlook Startups, (Biz Print Media Technologies Private Limited, 124, 2nd floor, South Block, Surya Chambers Old Airport Main Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore, 560017, September 2022)</ref>
Today, there are 194 defense tech startups in the country.<ref>Sanjay Deshpande, Managing Partner & Chief Scientist, [https://www.theindustryoutlook.com/startups/ranking/top-10-defence-startups-2022-rid-358.html "Top 10 Defence Startups - 2022"], Industry Outlook Startups, (Biz Print Media Technologies Private Limited, 124, 2nd floor, South Block, Surya Chambers Old Airport Main Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore, 560017, September 2022)</ref>