Top Texas Defense Startups (37)

“In 36 months, agentic AI systems will be an operating reality across major institutions. We intend to be central to it.” — Dr. Jim Rebesco, Cofounder and CEO, Striveworks The next era of American leadership will be defined by whether our AI systems can work when and where it matters most. Since 2018, Striveworks has delivered the most trusted AI...

Darkhive develops US-produced open autonomous robotics systems and tactical uncrewed aircraft for the defense and public safety communities. The company builds lightweight drone hardware combined with software platforms that support mission planning, fleet coordination, and real-time situational awareness. Their mission is to deliver the most integrated, scalable, and adaptive military defense systems designed to deter conflict and predictably prevail in...

Essner Manufacturing is a Defense/Aerospace parts manufacturing and processing facility. Our specialties include the production of sheet metal and machined parts, value added kits for our customers, and assemblies. Essner is accredited by Nadcap for Chemical Processing, Aluminum Heat Treating, Prime and Topcoat Painting, and Resistance and Fusion Welding.

Kerberos International, Inc. is an 8(a) certified, Woman-Owned Small Business Enterprise specializing in providing comprehensive armed and unarmed security solutions and services to federal government agencies, safeguarding facilities, infrastructure, and personnel.

K2Share, LLC is a certified HUBZone and Veteran Owned Small Business that serves as a technology services provider for the federal government. Operating as a cybersecurity consultancy and managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), the company delivers data-driven solutions to simplify risk management, cybersecurity program maturity, and security awareness training. It specializes in strategy, policy guidance, and mission visualization to operationalize...

Venus Aerospace is developing reusable hypersonic technology that will revolutionize and redefine the boundaries of aviation, defense, and beyond.

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.

Tri Tool Technologies is a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered solutions and precision machine tools. They provide specialized on-site machining, pipe beveling, tube squaring, and flange facing services. The company serves diverse industrial sectors including aerospace, government and defense, life sciences, power generation, oil and gas, and semiconductors, focusing on solving complex challenges with innovative, high-quality...

ITI Solutions, Inc. is a San Antonio-based small business that develops and tailors engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, intelligence operations support, and training services. The company applies advanced technologies to support deployed systems, strengthen computer-network defense, provide intelligence-related products and services, and build workforce capabilities for clients with complex technical, operational, and mission requirements across specialized client programs.

Web Business Solutions, Inc. (WBSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It supports federal and Department of Defense customers through training and education, wargaming, command-and-control systems support, cybersecurity, mission assurance, systems engineering, software and database development, and weapons maintenance. Its mission is to deliver quality, value-driven training, technical, and operational support to help government customers succeed.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems – Canada Inc. (GD-OTS Canada) develops and manufactures ammunition for armed forces and law-enforcement agencies. As a prime contractor and ammunition-systems integrator, it supports Canada’s defence capability through production, technical expertise, research, design, development, product improvement, and testing. Headquartered in Repentigny, Québec, the company produces conventional and training ammunition and serves as Canada’s national...

Deepsea Manufacturing LLC specializes in the manufacture and supply of fabricated equipment serving industries such as Oil and Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Food and Beverage, Construction, and Defense.

X-Microwave LLC is a leading provider of innovative microwave solutions, specializing in rapid simulation, prototyping, and production services for RF and microwave components. The company offers a modular design system and a building block library of over 6,000 components, serving demanding industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, quantum computing, and wireless infrastructure.

Cyberhill Partners is the Enterprise AI Factory. We build and deploy enterprise AI solutions — fast, secure, traceable, and fully owned by you. After 7+ years building AI at the U.S. Department of Defense, we spun out that expertise to solve the hardest problems in commercial enterprise. With more than 1,000 implementations delivered and an $11M investment from Baleon Capital,...

Energy and Defence systems, purpose-engineered from first principles. 800+ installations, 25+ countries, 30+ years — designed and built entirely in-house.

FRDA, LLC is a veteran-owned firm founded in 2002 that delivers discreet advisory, security, and technology solutions to government and private-sector clients worldwide. The company engineers custom solutions for U.S. national-security challenges and provides direct mission support to Special Operations Forces and the Intelligence Community, helping personnel execute complex, high-risk, high-impact missions with precision, foresight, adaptability, and effectiveness across critical...

Terradepth is an ocean data-as-a-service company that combines autonomous underwater vehicles with a cloud-native data platform, Absolute Ocean, to deliver comprehensive ocean intelligence solutions for defense, energy, and maritime industries worldwide. By scaling high-resolution data collection and dissemination, the company enables unprecedented exploration of the underwater environment and empowers better decision-making for its wide base of global commercial and government...

Raft is a digital consulting firm with niche expertise in the rapid delivery of modern, user-first, scalable, and data-intensive digital solutions. We accelerate the missions of our federal partners through human-centered design (HCD) and agile development practices, bringing deep technical expertise in DevSecOps, Kubernetes management, cloud-native microservice architectures, and secure, open source delivery. We put our people and our culture...

Gibraltar US is a Burnet, Texas-based heavy civil construction company focused on critical infrastructure and security projects. It designs and builds border barriers, provides custom steel fabrication, and supplies perimeter-security systems such as vehicle barriers and high-security fencing. The company serves governmental, commercial, industrial, and other critical facilities, emphasizing innovative engineering, durable products, quality, safety, and dependable project delivery across...

Staccato (formerly STI Firearms) is a Texas-based manufacturer specializing in the 2011 gun platform. They produce high-performance handguns, parts, and ammunition, evolving from a competition-focused legacy to provide duty-ready, reliable, and accurate pistols for law enforcement, personal defense, and competitive shooters.