defense startups
Hidden Level develops passive radar and RF sensing technology to monitor low and high-altitude airspace for drones, aircraft and other threats, helping protect critical infrastructure and national security. Founded in 2018 in Syracuse, New York.
Noah Smith · Aug 7, 20252025-08-07 · 1 min read1 min
defense startups
Los Angeles-based CHAOS Industries develops advanced radar, communication and sensor technologies to counter modern airborne threats. Founded in 2022, its Coherent Distributed Networks enable agile sensing and detection, and the firm has raised over $200M in funding.
Noah Smith · Aug 7, 20252025-08-07 · 1 min read1 min
defense startups
Castelion designs, tests and manufactures next‑generation hypersonic strike weapons rapidly and at scale to provide credible non‑nuclear deterrence for democracies.
Noah Smith · Aug 7, 20252025-08-07 · 1 min read1 min
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Saronic builds autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) for naval and maritime forces, combining modular hardware and intelligent software to extend maritime awareness and combat capabilities.
Noah Smith · Aug 7, 20252025-08-07 · 1 min read1 min
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Helsing builds AI-powered defence capabilities, including autonomous drones and software, enabling democratic nations to enhance battlefield intelligence and sovereignty.
Noah Smith · Aug 7, 20252025-08-07 · 1 min read1 min
The Senate’s $852B defense package advances as lawmakers strike a minibus deal and a continuing resolution looms. This issue surveys global flashpoints and explains how startups can seize emerging opportunities.
Noah Smith · Aug 5, 20252025-08-05 · 5 min read5 min
defense startups
Knox Systems provides a FedRAMP-as-a-Service platform that enables SaaS vendors to achieve FedRAMP and DISA IL4 compliance in about 90 days at around 90% lower cost.
Noah Smith · Aug 4, 20252025-08-04 · 1 min read1 min
Noah Smith · Aug 4, 20252025-08-04 · 2 min read2 min
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The world is in chaos and does not care about individual problems. For the nation and democracy to succeed, you must align yourself with the team.
Noah Smith · Aug 3, 20252025-08-03 · 6 min read6 min
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Drones aren't rifles; they're not kit to attach to molle gear.
Noah Smith · Aug 2, 20252025-08-02 · 3 min read3 min