As of November 2026, Latka tracks 15 defense & aerospace companies. They have combined revenues of $1.6B and employ 5.2K people. They have raised $7.5B.
Every company below is ranked by its most recent annual revenue. Revenue, funding, headcount and customer figures come from CEO interviews on the Latka podcast, public company filings, and Latka estimates where a company has not disclosed a number.
Defense and aerospace companies build military and space systems: aircraft, radar, counter-drone interceptors, spacecraft, sensor networks and AI-enabled command-and-control for defense and security customers.
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Showing 10 of 15 companies ranked by annual revenue.
Orange County, California, United States
Unlike traditional defense contractors that focus on hardware, Anduril's core product is its “Lattice” software, which uses AI to run drones, surveillance cameras, and underwater vessels nearly autonomously. These vehicles can work in sync to create a single 3D rendering of an entire area, enabling the protection of land borders and military bases.
Fuerstenfeldbruck, Germany
ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik is a provider of information technology services. The company develops, integrates and operates electronic and information technology systems for the military, public authorities and companies in the automobile, aerospace and defense industries and from the areas of industrial goods and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1967 the company is headquartered in Fuerstenfeldbruck, Germany. Through certain mergers and acquisitions the company plans to expand its information technology services.
Cedar Park, United States
CHAOS Industries builds next-gen solutions for surveillance, detection, and protection. The company is focusing on advanced technologies for defense and critical industry sectors.
Englewood, Colorado, United States
True Anomaly builds technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Rebellion Defense develops advanced software to outpace national security threats.
Paris, France
Safran. AI (previously Preligens) is a global leader in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Aerospace, Defense and Governments. The company develops AI ...
Palo Alto, United States
Vannevar Labs is a defense technology company that combines government expertise with Silicon Valley engineering to address some of the most significant national security challenges. The company specializes in developing machine learning products targeted at solving critical national security problems. Vannevar Labs operates as a technology startup focusing on defense and national security technologies.
El Segundo, California, United States
Developer of a cloud-based data platform designed to empower businesses with data-driven machine intelligence. The company's platform offers timely, enriched data through a streaming geospatial intelligence engine that provides ready access to enriched and accurate data leads when crop are failing, energy of water usage is excessive or when economic and other intel is needed, enabling clients to take timely strategic decisions while reducing risk and increasing profitability.
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Perfecta is growing! www.perfecta.com/careers Join a mission-focused team where cutting edge ideas are welcomed and rewarded. Through innovative technology solutions and a deep understanding of what's at stake, our team ensures that the United States dominates the cybersecurity space. Continuous iteration and configuration allow our specific technology solutions to progress with confidence, collaboration, and efficiency. We invite all on our team to take pride in working on something essential that serves a greater purpose.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Harmattan AI is rising as a next-generation defense prime, building the future of autonomous warfare. We leverage AI -driven autonomy, real-time intelligence, and conflict-ready production to deliver attritable systems and autonomous mission management software. Designed for the real-world needs of warfighters...
Latka tracks 15 defense & aerospace companies with reported revenue. Together they generate $1.6B in annual revenue and employ 5.2K people.
Anduril Industries is the largest, with $1B in annual revenue, founded in 2017.
The average defense & aerospace company in this list makes $109.4M a year, across 15 companies with reported revenue.
Ranked by annual revenue, the leaders are Anduril Industries, ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, CHAOS Industries, True Anomaly and Rebellion Defense.
The 15 defense & aerospace companies tracked here have raised $7.5B in disclosed funding between them.
- Must sell defense, security or space systems as its main product - May sell the software that runs its own systems - Civil drone makers belong in Robotics & Drones