Defense & Security

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44 Companies
83 Deals Tracked
AI Sector

Defense & Security Companies

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Latest Deals in Defense & Security

$0.4M
Kyiv-based Black Forest Systems has secured $400,000 in investment from Front Ventures and Hede Capital Partners. Founded in 2024, the company develops unmanned systems and tactical drone platforms for infantry and special operations forces. Their flagship system, Shadox, simplifies drone operation for soldiers with minimal training, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. The investment will help industrialize Shadox for military deployment, capitalizing on the growing defense technology sector.
Investors: Front Ventures, Hede Capital Partners
Defense & Security Mar 13, 2026
$2.625M
Hadean, a London-based defense startup, has secured a bridge round to advance towards its Series B funding. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes AI and spatial computing to create simulations for defense organizations and government agencies. While the exact amount of the bridge round is undisclosed, the UK government-owned British Business Bank confirmed a £2.1 million investment. Other investors include Booz Allen Ventures and Entrepreneur First. This funding aims to enhance deployments with the UK Ministry of Defence and the US Department of War, addressing the growing demand for defense capabilities.
Investors: British Business Bank, Booz Allen Ventures, Entrepreneur First
Defense & Security Mar 12, 2026
$175M
Ondas has entered into a merger agreement to acquire U.S. defense contractor Mistral Inc. for approximately $175 million. This acquisition aims to enhance Ondas's capabilities in autonomous systems and private wireless solutions while allowing Mistral to continue managing its existing contracts.
Defense & Security Mar 10, 2026
$2600M
CACI International has completed a $2.6 billion acquisition of Arka Group in an all-cash transaction. This deal enhances CACI's national security technology portfolio by adding advanced space-based sensing and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Defense & Security Mar 9, 2026
$15M
Augur, a London-based technology company, has raised $15 million in seed funding to develop AI-powered perception systems aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting critical infrastructure. The funding will help address security challenges in these areas.
Defense & Security Mar 9, 2026
$14M
Harry Mead has raised £11.2 million for his new venture, Augur, which aims to enhance national security and protect public spaces using AI. The funding was led by Plural, with participation from First Kind, SNR, Flix, and Tiny VC. Augur's platform integrates with existing surveillance systems to detect abnormal behaviors and improve incident response without relying on facial recognition, thus preserving privacy. Since its launch in 2024, Augur has grown to a team of 30 in London and is already deploying its technology with major UK infrastructure operators.
Investors: Plural, First Kind, SNR, Flix, Tiny VC
Defense & Security Mar 9, 2026
$15M
London-based sensor technology startup Augur has raised $15 million in seed funding led by Plural, with participation from First Kind, SNR, Flix, and Tiny VC. The funding will accelerate the development of Augur's innovative sensing solutions, addressing security risks in public spaces and critical infrastructure across Europe. The company leverages AI to enhance national security and situational awareness without using facial recognition.
Investors: Plural, First Kind, SNR, Flix, Tiny VC
Defense & Security Mar 9, 2026
$15M
Augur, a London-based defense-focused AI startup, has secured a $15 million investment round to address modern geopolitical threats. The platform enhances existing camera and sensor systems to detect abnormal behaviors and track incidents in real-time, without relying on facial recognition, thus ensuring privacy. The funding was led by Plural, with participation from First Kind, SNR, Flix, and Tiny VC. Co-founder Harry Mead emphasized the need for improved security measures in public spaces and critical infrastructure.
Investors: Plural, First Kind, SNR, Flix, Tiny VC
Defense & Security Mar 9, 2026
$15M
London-based Augur has secured $15 million, led by Plural with 1st Kind, Flix, Tiny VC, and SNR to modernize security for critical infrastructure. Founded by Palantir veterans, the firm provides an AI software layer that integrates with existing camera hardware to detect "grey-zone" threats. Their platform identifies hostile reconnaissance by analyzing behavioral patterns and 3D movement in real time, rather than relying on facial recognition. The investment arrives as European operators face heightened security pressures and new public safety regulations like Martyn’s Law. With active contracts spanning power plants, military sites, and football stadiums, Augur will use this capital to scale its deployment across Europe. By focusing on behavioral inference, the company offers a GDPR-compliant solution for the rapidly evolving landscape of national security and public safety.
Investors: Plural, First Kind, Flix, Tiny VC, SNR
Defense & Security Mar 9, 2026
$2.1M
Mutable Tactics, a London-based robotics company, has secured a $2.1 million pre-seed investment to develop a new approach for managing military drones. The company aims to solve the problem of traditional drone operations being limited by single operators controlling individual devices. With its AI-powered technology, Mutable Tactics enables mixed fleets of drones to operate in coordination, enhancing military mission effectiveness in challenging environments. The funding round was led by Seraphim Space, with participation from the UK's National Security Strategic Investment Fund and others.
Investors: Seraphim Space, UK's National Security Strategic Investment Fund
Defense & Security Mar 4, 2026
$2.1M
Mutable Tactics, a London-based robotics company, has secured a $2.1 million pre-seed investment to develop a new approach for managing military drones. The company aims to solve the problem of traditional drone operations being limited by single operators controlling individual devices. With its AI-powered technology, Mutable Tactics enables mixed fleets of drones to operate in coordination, enhancing military mission effectiveness in challenging environments. The funding round was led by Seraphim Space, with participation from the UK's National Security Strategic Investment Fund and others.
Investors: Seraphim Space, UK's National Security Strategic Investment Fund
Defense & Security Mar 4, 2026
Anduril Industries, a US defense startup, is raising a multibillion-dollar investment that could double its valuation to approximately $60 billion. The funding round is co-led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from existing investors Lux Capital and Founders Fund. The investment aims to enhance Anduril's position in developing AI-powered defense systems, including drones and surveillance platforms, amidst rising geopolitical tensions.
Investors: Thrive Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Lux Capital, Founders Fund
Defense & Security Mar 4, 2026
$2.1M
British defense tech startup Mutable Tactics has raised $2.1 million in a seed funding round led by Seraphim Space, with additional investments from the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund, Koro, Entrepreneurs First, and Transpose. The company is developing AI software that enhances drone deployment in combat situations, particularly when communication is lost, allowing multiple drones to operate as a coordinated team rather than individually. The funding will be used to expand its engineering team in Cambridge and validate its technology with two European governments.
Investors: Seraphim Space, UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund, Koro, Entrepreneurs First, Transpose
Defense & Security Mar 4, 2026
$1.944M
Cambridge-based defencetech startup Mutable Tactics has raised €1.8 million ($2.1 million) in pre-seed funding to enhance its agentic AI software for defense and security applications. The funding round was led by Seraphim Space, with support from the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund and others. The company aims to improve the operation of unmanned systems in real-world missions by enabling autonomous functionality, reducing reliance on human input, and allowing a single operator to manage multiple systems effectively.
Investors: Seraphim Space, UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund
Defense & Security Mar 4, 2026
$32M
Smack Technologies, a frontier artificial intelligence lab, has raised $32 million in a seed and Series A funding round. The funding will be used to develop AI systems aimed at enhancing decision-making for the U.S. military and allied defense organizations.
Defense & Security Mar 4, 2026
Cellebrite, a leader in AI-powered digital investigative solutions, has acquired SCG Canada, a provider of hand-held digital forensics solutions for drones. This acquisition enhances Cellebrite's capabilities in extracting and visualizing critical data from drones, addressing the growing need for rapid decision-making in defense and law enforcement. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal aims to improve intelligence outcomes for customers. The acquisition is expected to amplify the impact of Cellebrite's AI platform in modern investigations.
Defense & Security Mar 3, 2026
Cellebrite, a leader in AI-powered digital investigative solutions, has acquired SCG Canada, a provider of hand-held digital forensics solutions for drones. This acquisition enhances Cellebrite's capabilities in accessing and visualizing critical drone data, which is vital for investigations in defense and law enforcement. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition aims to improve intelligence outcomes and decision-making in the field.
Defense & Security Mar 2, 2026
$32M
Smack Technologies, an AI lab services company based in El Segundo, California, raised $32 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Geodesic Capital and Costanoa Ventures, with participation from several investors including Point72 Ventures and Felicis. This funding aims to enhance national security solutions through advanced AI technologies.
Investors: Geodesic Capital, Costanoa Ventures, Point72 Ventures, Felicis
Defense & Security Mar 2, 2026
Woven Solutions, a Virginia-based provider of AI-enabled mission software, has acquired Valence to enhance its capabilities in delivering commercial technology solutions to the national security community. This acquisition follows Woven's previous acquisitions and a strategic investment from Falfurrias Management Partners. Valence specializes in mission planning and operational technology integration, expanding Woven's customer base and contract access. The partnership aims to combine Woven's software expertise with Valence's mission knowledge to improve operational effectiveness for government clients.
Investors: Falfurrias Management Partners
Defense & Security Feb 26, 2026
$25M
Noda AI Inc. has raised $25 million in Series A funding, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Booz Allen Ventures and others. The funding will help Noda AI enhance its algorithmic warfare platform, addressing fragmented control systems for unmanned technologies. The company aims to integrate over 30 existing platforms and develop new capabilities for defense and intelligence markets. Noda AI has quickly gained traction, being selected for key programs and recognized for its innovative approach to autonomous systems.
Investors: Bessemer Venture Partners, Booz Allen Ventures
Defense & Security Feb 26, 2026