Top Virginia Defense Startups (60)

GeoYeti is a government-services and intelligence company that helps the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense achieve mission outcomes through advanced analytics, data science, and bespoke application development. Its capabilities include non-traditional data analysis, Agile Analytics, and an Analysis-as-a-Service approach that connects analysts, software teams, data collectors, and mission stakeholders while improving the speed, precision, and efficiency of intelligence operations.

Ntrepid develops managed-attribution and attribution-intelligence technologies for government, national-security, law-enforcement, and defense organizations. Its platform brings together secure network routing, physical and virtual devices, workspaces, oversight, AI capabilities, analytics, and automation to support complex cyber operations, intelligence collection, and OSINT. The company emphasizes data security, privacy, auditing, and discreet, scalable online mission support for advanced missions across sensitive operational environments.

As a recognized leader in the Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) community, we will continually strive to provide a distinguishably high level of innovative, proactive approaches in science and technology (S&T), test and evaluation (T&E) and engineering efforts to the U.S. Government, industry and academia. Through the application of subject matter expertise, JRAD personnel will separate themselves from other engineers...

Former military officers who stood up U.S. Army Cyber Command and pioneered modern weapons system cyber assessments founded Shift5 to transform untapped operational technology into actionable insights that enable peak performance and cyber resilience for America’s defense and transportation systems. Built for the field and tested in the most demanding environments, Shift5's Operational Intelligence platform equips operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity teams...

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is a unique combination of an intelligence agency and a combat support agency. As the world leader in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), NGA provides timely, relevant, accurate, and actionable location-based intelligence. It enables the U.S. intelligence community and the Department of Defense to fulfill national security priorities and protect the nation.

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Colonel Jack Ezzell, Zel Technologies, LLC (ZelTech) is a veteran-owned small business delivering scientific, engineering, and technical services in support of the Department of Defense, Special Operations, Intelligence, and Scientific Communities. ZelTech provides mission-focused, data-driven solutions that integrate scientific knowledge, technical expertise, operational experience, and advanced engineering to enable customers to collect, exploit, and analyze...

Accelera Solutions is an AI-first federal engineering organization and award-winning leader in digital transformation and IT modernization. The company delivers secure cloud, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps solutions specifically for DoD, civilian, and intelligence customers. Specializing in virtualization and systems engineering, Accelera has been helping government agencies modernize their infrastructure and accelerate the federal frontier since 2002.

Aery Aviation, LLC engineers, modifies, certifies, manages, and operates aircraft for government, defense, hospital, and commercial aviation customers. Its services include aircraft modification and special-mission systems integration, FAA engineering and certification, fleet maintenance and sustainment, aircraft management, private charter, organ transport, and critical-care air ambulance operations. The company supports mission-ready aircraft and complex aviation programs from its Newport News, Virginia...

One Federal Solution is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides secure, scalable technology, professional services, and acquisition support to federal and commercial organizations.

The Bison Group is a technical recruiting and talent firm with deep roots in the IT industry, specializing in connecting hiring managers with talented individuals for IT and defense-related roles.

Xenith Solutions LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. We value our employees and provide 100% employee premium paid health insurance, dental and vision care. We also offer our employees unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO). We do not want our employees to worry about caring for themselves or their families as well as ensuring they have ample time off to...

Cohere Technology Group provides software and systems design and engineering, concept development, and technical staffing solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. The company focuses on full-spectrum information warfare, cyber-mission assurance, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities that enable joint, multi-domain operations. Its mission emphasizes delivering specialized expertise, innovative solutions, and strong partnerships to national-security customers and...

Active Security is a SBA certified defense contracting firm specializing in the design, implementation, and sustainment of C5ISR, physical, electronic, and cyber security solutions, providing enterprise communications and security solutions.

WiSC Enterprises, LLC is a veteran-owned federal government contractor founded in 2008. The company supports government and commercial clients through Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and GEOINT integration, program management, interoperability support, exercise planning and execution, standards guidance, expert analysis, strategic planning, and mission support. Its work helps connect intelligence systems, data, and users across complex national-security missions and programs.

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is an American trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, space systems, aircraft engines, missiles, and related components in the United States. Founded in 1919, AIA serves as the voice of the American aerospace and defense industry, advocating for policies and investments that keep the country strong, bolster...

Crystal Management (CMiT) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that provides advanced technology solutions and management services to federal and commercial clients. The company specializes in innovation and transformation, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT management, focusing on mitigating vulnerabilities in government IT operations and infrastructure to deliver transformative results through cutting-edge technology and process innovations.

K2 Group, Inc. specializes in addressing national security and public safety challenges through technical expertise and disciplined processes, offering services in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, mission support, and training. They are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission-critical support services.

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity. Our mission: Deliver global omniscience. To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for...

The Amatriot Group is a talent solutions firm providing technology expertise to the federal and commercial sectors. With over a decade of experience delivering mission-critical support to the intelligence, defense, and national security sectors, the company specializes in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions by securing top-tier talent to bridge workforce gaps in the most complex and secure environments.

SHINE Systems is a professional services and consulting firm supporting government, defense, intelligence, and civilian missions. Founded as a decision-analytics consultancy, it delivers data analytics, technology integration, cybersecurity and IT, executive, mission, and programmatic support. The company develops actionable solutions, provides systems and infrastructure expertise, and supports national-security customers and federal agencies in the United States and internationally across diverse...