Autonomous Systems
Self-driving vehicles and autonomous platforms
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Companies (140)
Aeronyde Corporation
Developer of autonomous drone swarm technology for military reconnaissance and surveillance applications.
AeroVironment
AVAVAmerican technology company specializing in small unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems.
Anduril Industries
American defence tech startup producing AI-powered autonomous systems. Founded in 2017, headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, USA, specializes in lattice ai, ghost.
Animal Dynamics
British company developing bio-inspired drones and vehicles. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Oxford, specializes in skeeter nano-uav, stork cargo drone.
Apex.AI Defense
US company providing autonomous vehicle software.
Applied Intuition
American company providing AI simulation software for autonomous vehicles and defense.
Applied Intuition Defense
Applied Intuition develops simulation software for autonomous vehicles and defense systems testing and validation.
Archer Aviation
ACHRArcher Aviation is a startup based in United States specializing in midnight evtol. Established in 2018, headquartered in San Jose, California.
ARX Robotics
German company developing modular unmanned ground vehicles for military logistics and ISR.
Astrobotic Technology
American company developing lunar landers and robotics. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, specializes in peregrine lander, griffin lander.
Astroscale
Japanese-founded company developing space debris removal and satellite servicing.
Auterion
Auterion provides open-source drone operating systems for military applications. Skynode platform enables autonomous drone operations. Growing adoption by US and allied military customers.
Autonomy Institute
US nonprofit accelerating autonomous systems adoption across defense and national security, focused on standards and interoperability for autonomous platforms.
Baykar
Turkish company developing combat UAVs including the famous Bayraktar TB2. Founded in 1984, headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.
Baykar Defence
Baykar Defence is a Turkish drone manufacturer producing the Bayraktar TB2 and Akinci combat UAVs used in multiple conflicts.
Baykar Kargu
Turkish company providing autonomous loitering munitions.
Baykar Technologies
Turkish drone manufacturer famous for the Bayraktar TB2 combat UAV used extensively in modern conflicts.
Blue Bear Systems
British company developing swarming UAV technologies and autonomous systems. Founded in 2003, headquartered in Bedford, specializes in smash swarming system, ghost target uavs.
Boston Dynamics
American robotics company developing advanced legged and wheeled robots. Founded in 1992, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, specializes in spot, stretch.
Boston Dynamics Defense
US robotics company providing quadruped robots for defense.
Castelion
Castelion is a startup based in United States specializing in hypersonic glide vehicles. Established in 2022, headquartered in El Segundo, California.
Clearpath Robotics
Clearpath Robotics is a sme based in Canada specializing in husky and warthog ugvs. Established in 2009, headquartered in Kitchener, Canada.
Clearpath Robotics Defense
Canada-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Rockwell Automation. Specializes in husky, jackal, warthog for defense and military applications.
ClearSpace Defence
Swiss company developing in-orbit servicing and active debris removal spacecraft for defense and civil space applications. Capture technology enables removal of defunct satellites and debris for space sustainability.
Cyclone Aviation
Cyclone Aviation is a tier 2 supplier based in Israel operating in the uav drones sector. Established in 1998, headquartered in Yavne, Israel.
DARPA
US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, leading breakthrough military technology development.
DAWR Engineering
DAWR Engineering provides defense engineering, autonomous systems, and mission support services in Australia.
DefendTex
Australian defence technology company specializing in drone swarms and counter-UAS.
DOK-ING
DOK-ING is a Croatian engineering company that designs and manufactures heavy-duty robotic and autonomous systems for mine action, firefighting, and underground mining. The company's mine clearance robots have been deployed in over 40 countries for humanitarian demining and military EOD operations.
DST Group
DST Group is a government agency based in Australia specializing in defense r&d and autonomy. Established in 1907, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
ECA Group
French company producing naval drones, mine countermeasures, and simulation systems.
ECA Group Defense
France-based company, founded in 1936. Specializes in a18, inspector, mcm for defense and military applications.
ECA Robotics
French company producing naval drones and mine countermeasures systems. Founded in 2010, headquartered in Toulon, specializes in a18 auv, k-ster.
Edge Autonomy
Edge Autonomy provides unmanned systems, power solutions, and autonomous technology for defense.
Edge Case Research
Edge Case provides autonomous vehicle safety testing and validation for defense applications.
EDGE Group
UAE's advanced technology conglomerate for defence and beyond, formed from consolidation of 25 companies.
Elara Nova
Elara Nova provides space robotics, satellite servicing, and orbital technology for defense.
Elroy Air
Elroy Air is a startup based in United States specializing in chaparral cargo vtol. Established in 2016, headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Endeavor Robotics Legacy
Endeavor Robotics Legacy is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in packbot and firstlook. Established in 2016, headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Endeavor Robotics PackBot
United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Teledyne FLIR. Specializes in packbot, firstlook, eod for defense and military applications.
EPE
Australian company producing explosive ordnance disposal equipment. Founded in 2003, headquartered in Sydney, specializes in eod robots, bomb suits.
Evolution Defense Systems
Evolution provides unmanned systems, robotics, and autonomous platforms for military operations.
Exail
French company specializing in underwater drones, navigation systems, and maritime robotics.
Exyn Technologies
Exyn Technologies develops autonomous aerial robots for GPS-denied environments for defense and industrial applications.
Firestorm Labs
US autonomous systems and drone technology startup. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializes in autonomous drone swarms.
FLIR Unmanned Ground Systems
FLIR UGS provides unmanned ground vehicles for EOD, reconnaissance, and CBRN detection.
Foresight Autonomous Defense
NASDAQ:FRSXForesight develops vision systems and sensors for autonomous military vehicles. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel.
Fortem Technologies
American company providing airspace security and counter-drone systems. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah, USA, specializes in trueview radar, dronehunter.
Forterra Systems Defense
Forterra provides autonomous vehicle technology and simulation for military ground vehicles.
GA-ASI
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, leader in unmanned aircraft systems. Founded in 1992, headquartered in Poway, California, USA, specializes in mq-9b skyguardian, mq-1c gray eagle er.
Gatik
Gatik develops autonomous trucks for military logistics and commercial delivery. Medium-duty autonomous vehicles for supply chain operations. Contracts with defense for autonomous logistics support.
Gecko Robotics
US company providing robotic inspection solutions for defense infrastructure. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in toka robots, cantilever platform.
General Dynamics MUTT
US company providing Multi-Utility Tactical Transport.
Ghost Autonomy
Ghost Autonomy develops self-driving technology for defense applications. Autonomous driving systems for military vehicles and convoys. Focus on off-road and contested environment navigation.
Ghost Robotics
American company developing legged robots for military and security applications.
Greensea Systems
US maritime robotics company providing autonomy software and control systems for underwater and surface vehicles.
Hanwha Defense
South Korean defence company producing armored vehicles and artillery systems. Founded in 1974, headquartered in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, South Korea, specializes in k9 thunder, redback ifv.
Hawk Ridge Defense
US defense tech startup focused on counter-UAS and autonomy. Founded in 2020, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, specializes in counter-drone systems, autonomy.
HawkEye Systems
US company developing advanced reconnaissance and surveillance systems including autonomous ISR platforms and sensor fusion technology.
HDT Global
US manufacturer of expeditionary systems including shelters, power systems, and robotics for military deployments.
Helsing
European defense AI company developing military AI software for NATO forces. Founded in 2021, headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in ai for military systems, autonomous decision support.
Horiba MIRA Defense
UK company providing autonomous vehicle tech.
Hydronalix
Hydronalix develops unmanned surface vehicles for search and rescue, surveillance, and maritime operations.
Hypersonix Launch Systems
Australian startup developing reusable hypersonic propulsion technology for space access and high-speed strike applications. Hypersonix's SPARTAN scramjet engine has achieved hypersonic flight testing with collaboration from DARPA and the Australian Defence Science and Technology Group.
Insitu
Boeing subsidiary specializing in small unmanned aircraft systems. Founded in 1994, headquartered in Bingen, Washington, USA, specializes in scaneagle, integrator.
Intelligent Automation Inc
IAI develops AI, autonomous systems, and advanced analytics for defense and intelligence applications.
Intuitive Machines
LUNRIntuitive Machines is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in nova-c lander and mapp. Established in 2013, headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA.
Iris Automation
US company developing AI-powered detect-and-avoid (DAA) technology for unmanned aircraft systems operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Iris Automation's CASIA system enables military and commercial drones to autonomously detect and manoeuvre around manned aircraft.
Joby Aviation
JOBYJoby Aviation is a startup based in United States specializing in s4 evtol aircraft. Established in 2009, headquartered in Santa Cruz, California.
Karma Autonomous Systems
Indian developer of autonomous military vehicles and AI systems. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Pune, specializes in autonomous vehicles, ai platforms.
Kitty Hawk Legacy
Kitty Hawk Legacy is a startup based in United States specializing in heaviside aircraft. Established in 2010, headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Kodiak Robotics
Kodiak Robotics develops autonomous trucking for commercial and military applications. Self-driving trucks for defense logistics and long-haul transportation. Partnership with US Army for autonomous convoy operations.
Kongsberg Maritime
Norwegian company providing naval systems and autonomous vessels. Founded in 1946, headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, specializes in autonomous ships, sonar systems.
L3Harris Maritime Autonomy
American division producing autonomous surface and underwater systems. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Melbourne, FL, specializes in asv global, remus auv.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works
Lockheed Martin's advanced development programs division, responsible for stealth and experimental aircraft.
Machina Labs
Machina Labs develops AI-powered robotic manufacturing for aerospace and defense. Roboforming technology creates complex metal parts without traditional tooling. Contracts with Air Force for rapid aerospace manufacturing.
MDA
MDAMDA is a tier 1 supplier based in Canada specializing in canadarm and satellites. Established in 1969, headquartered in Brampton, Canada.
MDA Space
Canadian company providing space robotics, satellite systems, and geointelligence.
MDA Space Defense
MDACanada-based subsidiary, subsidiary of MDA Ltd. Specializes in canadarm, radarsat, satellites for defense and military applications.
Merlin Labs
US autonomous flight technology company developing AI pilot systems for military aircraft. USAF contracts for autonomous cargo and ISR missions on existing fixed-wing platforms.
Metal Shark
Metal Shark designs and builds aluminum and steel military patrol boats, fireboats, and autonomous vessels for the US Navy, Coast Guard, and allied navies. The company has become a major supplier of next-generation patrol and force protection vessels.
Milrem Robotics
Estonian company developing tracked unmanned ground vehicles and robotic systems.
Mission Robotics
American company developing autonomous underwater vehicles for defence. Founded in 2015, headquartered in San Diego, CA, specializes in auvs, underwater inspection robots.
Mobileye
MBLYMobileye is a tier 1 supplier based in Israel specializing in vision ai and autonomous driving. Established in 1999, headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.
Nauticus Robotics
US underwater robotics company developing autonomous subsea vehicles and AI-powered ocean robots for defense and commercial applications.
Near Earth Autonomy
Near Earth Autonomy develops autonomous flight systems for helicopters and drones. Autonomous cargo delivery and resupply systems for military. Partnership with major rotorcraft manufacturers for military applications.
Nexter Robotics
Unmanned ground systems division of KNDS France developing autonomous and remotely operated ground vehicles for reconnaissance, logistics, and combat support. Produces the NERVA family of multi-mission UGVs.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
Division developing stealth bombers, advanced ISR platforms, and autonomous systems.
Northrop Grumman Integrated Mission Systems
Division providing integrated mission systems for naval, land, and air platforms.
Northrop Grumman Remotec
Northrop Grumman Remotec is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in andros robots and cutlass. Established in 1980, headquartered in Clinton, Tennessee.
Ocean Infinity
UK company operating autonomous underwater and surface vessels for seabed mapping and defense applications.
Ocean Infinity Defense
UK company providing autonomous underwater operations.
Palladyne AI
US artificial intelligence company developing autonomy software for multi-domain unmanned systems. Formerly known as Proxy, Palladyne AI's platform enables heterogeneous drone swarms to collaboratively sense, reason, and act in GPS-denied environments for ISR and contested operations.
Percepto
Israeli autonomous drone company for industrial and security applications. Founded in 2014, headquartered in Modi'in, Israel, specializes in percepto aim, autonomous drones.
Percepto Defense
Israel-based company, founded in 2014. Specializes in sparrow, aim, autonomous for defense and military applications.
Piasecki Aircraft
Piasecki Aircraft develops advanced rotorcraft and propulsion systems. Compound helicopters and autonomous cargo systems for military. Pioneer in high-speed rotorcraft technology.
Qinetiq
QQUK defense technology company providing R&D and testing services. Founded in 2001, headquartered in Farnborough, United Kingdom, specializes in test ranges, robotics.
QinetiQ MAARS
United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of QinetiQ North America. Specializes in maars, talon, armed ugv for defense and military applications.
QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North America is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in talon robots and test services. Established in 2004, headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
QinetiQ North America Robotics
US company providing unmanned systems and robotics for defense.
Rapture Autonomous Defence
Developer of autonomous defence platforms and AI-controlled weapons. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, specializes in autonomous weapons, ai platforms.
Rebellion Defence
Rebellion Defence is a UK-US defense AI company providing artificial intelligence solutions to defense and intelligence agencies. Develops AI-powered products for threat detection, intelligence analysis, and autonomous systems. Key supplier to UK MOD and Five Eyes partners.
Rebellion Defense
American defense AI company developing military autonomy and decision systems. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA, specializes in nova autonomous platform, rebellion ai.
Reliable Robotics
Reliable Robotics develops autonomous flight systems for cargo aircraft to enable remote piloting and autonomy.
Remotec Defense
US company providing EOD robots and remote handling systems.
Rheinmetall Mission Master
Canadian company providing autonomous ground vehicles for defense.
Rheinmetall Unmanned
Germany-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Rheinmetall. Specializes in mission master, ugvs, autonomous for defense and military applications.
Roboteam
Israeli company producing ground robots for military applications. Founded in 2009, headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, specializes in mtgr, probot.
Romeo Robotics Defence
Developer of military robots and unmanned ground vehicles for combat support. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Boston, MA, specializes in combat robots, bomb disposal robots.
Safeland Defense EOD
US company providing explosive ordnance disposal equipment.
Saildrone
American company developing uncrewed surface vehicles for ocean data collection and ISR.
Sarcos Defense
US company providing exoskeletons and robotics for defense.
Sarcos Robotics
NASDAQ:STRCSarcos Robotics develops exoskeletons and robotic systems for defense, industrial, and logistics applications.
Sarcos Technology
STRCAmerican robotics company developing exoskeletons and robotic systems for defense.
Sarcos Technology and Robotics
STRCUS robotic exoskeleton and remote systems company. Founded in 1983, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializes in guardian xo exoskeleton, dexterous robots.
Saronic
American company developing autonomous surface vessels for naval applications. Founded in 2021, headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, specializes in corsair usv, spyglass usv.
Saronic Technologies
American company developing autonomous surface vessels for naval defence applications.
Scale AI
American AI company providing data labeling and AI infrastructure for defense applications.
Sea Machines Robotics
US maritime autonomy company providing autonomous control systems for commercial and defense vessels.
Shield AI
American defence technology company developing AI pilots and autonomous aircraft systems.
Skydio
American drone manufacturer developing AI-powered autonomous drones. Founded in 2014, headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA, specializes in skydio x2, skydio x10.
Skydio Defense
US company providing autonomous drones for defense.
Skyryse
Skyryse develops universal flight automation systems for any aircraft. FlightOS enables autonomous flight capabilities for military and commercial helicopters. Contracts with defense for simplified aircraft operation.
Starfish Space
US company developing satellite servicing spacecraft with autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations for defense and commercial applications. Their Otter vehicle enables on-orbit inspection, docking, and repositioning for national security space missions.
Teledyne FLIR Defense EOD
US company providing EOD robots and equipment.
Teledyne FLIR PackBot
US company providing tactical robots for EOD, reconnaissance, and hazmat.
Teledyne FLIR Unmanned
US company providing unmanned ground and air systems for defense.
Teledyne Marine
American company producing underwater systems, sensors, and autonomous vehicles.
Thunder Tiger Group
Taiwanese company producing UAVs and model aircraft for defence. Founded in 1979, headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, specializes in military uavs, target drones.
Thunderstruck Defence
Australian defense technology company developing autonomous and semi-autonomous drone systems including the Thunderstrike VTOL combat UAS for affordable unmanned strike and ISR.
True Anomaly
American defense tech startup developing space domain awareness and security systems.
Turion Space
US space startup developing spacecraft for in-orbit servicing, space domain awareness, and debris removal with defense and national security applications. Provides persistent surveillance and proximity operations capabilities for the DoD.
UVision Air
Israeli company developing loitering munitions and precision strike systems. Founded in 2011, headquartered in Kiryat Gat, Israel, specializes in hero series loitering munitions.
UVT Unmanned Solutions
Israeli company developing autonomous counter-UAS systems. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Caesarea, specializes in autonomous interceptors.
Vita Inclinata
US company developing autonomous load stabilization systems for helicopter sling loads and hoists used in military rescue and resupply operations. Their Load Stability System eliminates dangerous pendulum swing during aerial cargo and personnel transport.
Volansi
US startup developing long-range vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) autonomous delivery drones for military resupply and last-mile logistics. Volansi's VOLY C20 carries 5 kg payloads over 80 km, enabling contested-environment resupply for forward-deployed troops.
Wisk Aero
American autonomous eVTOL company backed by Boeing. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, specializes in cora, autonomous air taxi.
Xeno Defence Robotics
Japanese developer of humanoid military robots and exoskeletons. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Tokyo.
XTEND
Israeli human-machine teaming and tactical drone company. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in skylord tactical drones, vr control.
Xwing
US autonomous aviation company developing pilotless cargo aircraft for military logistics and resupply missions. Xwing's autonomy stack enables full gate-to-gate flight without crew intervention, targeting the US Air Force's Agile Combat Employment and contested logistics concepts.