Defense & Military Tech Unicorns
The complete list of global Defense Tech and Military Tech Unicorns
Defense & Military Tech Unicorns
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The Defense and Military Tech Unicorns list tracks private technology companies around the world that have reached a valuation of $1 billion or more, operating at the intersection of national security, dual-use innovation, and next-generation defense capability.
| Company Name | Category | Last Round | Val (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Helsing | AI Defense Software | Series D – Jun 2025, $600M | $12B |
| 🇺🇸 Anduril Industries | Autonomous Systems | Series E – Dec 2022, $1.5B | $8.5B |
| 🇺🇸 Applied Intuition | Simulation Autonomy | Series E – Aug 2023, $250M | $6B |
| 🇺🇸 Shield AI | Autonomous Drones | Series F – Jul 2023, $200M | $2.7B |
| 🇺🇸 Skydio | Autonomous Drones | Series E – Feb 2023, $230M | $2.2B |
| 🇺🇸 Epirus | Directed Energy | Series C – Feb 2022, $200M | $1.3B |
| 🇺🇸 Onebrief | AI Planning | Series C – Jun 2025, $70M | $1.1B |
| 🇩🇪 Quantum Systems | ISR Drones | Series B – Sep 2023, $65M | $1.0B+ |
| 🇺🇸 Rebellion Defense | AI Software | Series B – Sep 2021, $150M | $1.0B |
Source. Global Institute of National Capability, July 2025
From AI-enabled command platforms and space surveillance to autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies, these unicorns are redefining how nations prepare, protect, and project power in the 21st century. As governments modernize their defense postures and seek more agile, software-driven solutions, these companies represent the forefront of a rapidly evolving security-industrial landscape.
Global security challenges, geopolitical competition, and the emergence of dual-use technologies have fueled a surge of investment in defense-focused startups. Governments and investors alike are turning to fast-moving tech firms to modernize intelligence, logistics, command and control, and defense infrastructure. Defense Tech Unicorns are critical indicators of where defense innovation is heading — from battlefield autonomy to digital command stacks.
