Top Virginia Defense Startups (71)

GXM Technologies is an SBA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2008 that builds and scales mission-ready government solutions. They partner with defense and federal teams to deliver AI-enabled, cloud-secure, and end-user-tested capabilities. By combining strategy, engineering, data, and operations expertise, GXM helps organizations turn innovation into operational application and accelerate critical mission decisions and execution.

DLS Engineering is a woman-owned engineering and professional-services contractor supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and intelligence community. It provides acquisition and program management, intelligence and security operations, cybersecurity and IT/network operations, lifecycle logistics, and C5ISR systems engineering and sustainment. The company emphasizes cleared expertise, mission continuity, risk reduction, and reliable support for complex national-security and...

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...

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.

First Division Consulting, Inc. (FirstDiv) provides professional technical services, program management, acquisition, logistics, and support services to the Department of Defense, the Federal Government, and commercial organizations.

BryceTech has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success for nearly 20 years. Our teams help government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and investors manage complex programs, develop IT tools, and forecast critical outcomes. We offer clients proprietary, research-based models that enable evidence-based decision making. BryceTech cultivates a culture of engagement and partnership with our clients.

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...

Veterans First Initiative LLC (VFI) is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in Haymarket, Virginia. VFI acts as a government integrator and services contractor, providing strategic IT solutions, advanced telecommunications, and equipment maintenance services globally. The company specializes in providing flexible resources and expert personnel for program management, engineering, and mission support, primarily serving the United States Marine Corps...

Solvere Technical Group LLC is a Virginia Beach-based professional services firm serving federal agencies and commercial clients. It develops technical and engineering solutions for the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy, with capabilities spanning marine engineering, vessel maintenance and repair, cybersecurity, information technology, acquisition and program management, reliability engineering, lifecycle management, strategic sourcing, and consulting. The company is an 8(a), EDWOSB,...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc. is a management consulting firm that provides thought leadership, proven methods, and highly qualified personnel to support federal government clients. Their services encompass acquisition management, data analytics, performance management, and IT consulting, aimed at delivering performance and results for federal and state agencies. The company emphasizes loyalty, integrity, and excellence in its mission to provide high-quality...

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.

Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS), a wholly owned Wärtsilä subsidiary, integrates and sustains power, propulsion, and maneuvering systems for U.S. government vessels. Its work spans the vessels’ design, build, and service lifecycle, including equipment selection, system integration and commissioning, spare-parts logistics, maintenance, overhaul, and optimization. DMS also draws on engineering solutions, project management, and OEM-certified service technicians to support customers around...

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...

CORAS provides a FedRAMP-capable enterprise decision-intelligence SaaS that connects and structures data from disparate systems, applies LLMs and agentic AI for real-time insights and predictive analytics, and automates decisions to accelerate mission outcomes. Deployed in government-grade (FedRAMP/IL-4/5) environments, CORAS focuses on secure AI-driven automation and decision support for defense and federal customers.