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Army awards Defense Unicorns a $350M contract for its open-source software delivery platform
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Funding·Sep 16, 2026·Noetive
DIU launches a Bridge Program to clear the classified-facility, cyber and test bottlenecks stalling commercial defense tech
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Army awards Raft a five-year, $99M enterprise contract for its data and AI platforms
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All 51 companies
AcceliotHuntington Beach
Software
RFID and RTLS hardware and software for asset tracking
AdjointEl Segundo
Defense·Software
Autonomous factories making critical defense components
Applied IntuitionSunnyvale
Software·Defense
Vehicle software and autonomy for automotive and defense
ArborEl Segundo
Software
Turbines using rocket engine tech for clean baseload power
ArmadaSan Francisco
Electronics·Logistics·Software
Rugged modular data centers for edge AI
AtalantaWashington
Defense·AI·Software
Formal-methods software that verifies mission system designs
AuterionArlington
Software·Drones·Defense
Operating system and autopilot hardware for military drones
BluestaqColorado Springs
Software·Defense
Data infrastructure software for space and defense ops
BootLoopSan Francisco
Software·Electronics
AI agent that writes and tests firmware on real hardware
CambiumEl Segundo
Software
Advanced composites and thermal protection materials
CloneableRaleigh
Software·AI·Drones
Industrial AI that automates expert field and office work
CofactrBrooklyn
Software·Manufacturing
Parts sourcing and warehousing for electronics manufacturers
Critical LoopLong Beach
Energy·Software
Behind-the-meter batteries and controls for industrial power
Defense UnicornsColorado Springs
Software·Defense
Software delivery platforms for airgapped defense systems
DrafterLos Angeles
Software
Software that generates 2D engineering drawings from CAD
DyrtVernon
Software
Waste auditing hardware and software for businesses
Emerald AIWashington DC
Energy·AI·Software
Software that makes AI data center power use grid-flexible
Epsilon3Santa Monica
Software·Space
Procedure management software for complex operations
First ResonanceEl Segundo
Software·Manufacturing
Manufacturing execution software for complex hardware
FluxCoAustin
Energy·Software
Transformer sourcing marketplace for power equipment buyers
GalvanickLos Angeles
Defense·Software
Threat detection software for industrial control networks
Interstellar MappingLos Angeles
Space·Software
Geospatial intelligence for lunar surface operations
JITXSan Jose
Software·Manufacturing·Electronics
Code-based circuit board design software
Kayhan SpaceBroomfield
Space·Software
Satellite operations and collision avoidance software
LaunchpadEl Segundo
AI·Software·Manufacturing
AI-driven robotic automation systems for manufacturers
LumafieldCambridge
Software·Manufacturing
CT scanners and software for manufacturing quality
MagentaLos Angeles
Software
AI agents that automate manufacturing back-office work
MakeMatterSan Francisco Bay Area
Manufacturing·Robotics·Software
Automated contract manufacturing for robotics hardware
Modern IntelligenceAustin
Defense·Sensors·Software
Sensor-fusion software for maritime defense
Noda AIAustin
Defense·AI·Software
Mission command software for autonomous military forces
NominalAustin
Software
Software for testing and operating hardware
NooksLos Angeles
Software
Classified workspaces and secure facilities for defense work
nTopNew York
Software·Manufacturing
Computational design software for engineered parts
Olis RoboticsSeattle
Robotics·Software
Remote video diagnostics for PLCs and industrial robots
Open XLos Angeles
Software
Technical skills training for manufacturing and engineering
P-1 AISan Francisco
AI·Software·Manufacturing
Archie, an AI engineer for physical product design
Prewitt RidgeLos Angeles
Software·Aerospace
Requirements management software for systems engineers
ProcurableLos Angeles
Software
Should-cost models from engineering drawings for procurement
QuindarDenver
Space·Software
Mission management software for spacecraft operations
RollupWest Hollywood
Software
Collaboration and low-code platform for hardware engineers
Rune TechnologiesRosslyn
Defense·Software·Logistics
Sustainment mission command software for military logistics
Shift5Rosslyn
Defense·Sensors·Software
Onboard OT monitoring for military and transport fleets
SiftEl Segundo
AI·Software
Telemetry and observability software for hardware teams
Surtr Defense SystemsSan Francisco
Defense·Software·AI
Hardware-agnostic operating system for drone defense
SySenseEl Segundo
Software·Defense
Precision navigation and GN&C software for aerospace
SysGitLos Angeles
Software
Git-based requirements and MBSE platform for hardware teams
TandemSan Francisco Bay Area
AI·Software
AI software that ties requirements to CAD for hardware teams
Transcend MechanicsMilford
Software·Robotics
Robotic grippers for research robot arms
UptoolSan Mateo
Manufacturing·Software
AI quoting software for machine and fab shops
VuecasonLos Angeles
Software
Combined metal 3D printer and CNC machine for metal parts
VXB AerospaceCulver City
Space·Software
Generative design software for aerospace hardware