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The Department of Homeland Security has launched a year-long Commercial Solutions Opening for maritime capabilities. Here’s what startups in defense tech need to know.
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Hidden Level
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Hidden Level
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.
Chaos Industries
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Chaos Industries
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.
Castelion
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Castelion
Castelion designs, tests and manufactures next‑generation hypersonic strike weapons rapidly and at scale to provide credible non‑nuclear deterrence for democracies.
Saronic
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Saronic
Saronic builds autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) for naval and maritime forces, combining modular hardware and intelligent software to extend maritime awareness and combat capabilities.
Helsing
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Helsing
Helsing builds AI-powered defence capabilities, including autonomous drones and software, enabling democratic nations to enhance battlefield intelligence and sovereignty.