Top US Defense Tech Startups to Watch: Next-Gen Military Robots, AI-Powered Missiles, Drones

The future of war rolled right down the streets of Washington, DC as the US Army celebrated its 250th anniversary.

Robotic dogs marched, drones buzzed overhead, and war machines rode alongside troops. The spectacle was intended to send a message amid rising fears of World War III: The United States military is going all in on AI and machines that fight faster, cheaper, and without fear.

President Trump's return to the White House touched off a new gold rush, as he vowed to modernize military operations. It transformed the tech sector virtually overnight.

The White House's proposed 2026 federal budget includes more than $1 trillion for defense, a staggering 13 percent jump from last year. With billions allocated to projects like Trump's Golden Dome missile shield and new fast-track Pentagon procurement rules, investors from coast to coast are in search of the next defense tech unicorns.

0:00 - The Future of War Rolls Through DC
0:44 - Trump’s Return Fuels Defense Tech Gold Rush
1:04 - Silicon Valley’s Military Roots
1:24 - Ares Industries: YC’s First Weapons Startup
2:06 - Theseus: GPS-Free Navigation for Drones
2:36 - Usul: AI to Win Government Contracts
2:56 - Orbital Operations: High-Thrust Space Vehicles
3:28 - Scout AI: Universal Brain for Military Robots
4:22 - Figure vs. Scout: Humanoids and the Battlefield
4:46 - Vision-Language-Action Model in Action
5:14 - Nominal: Testing Tools for Defense Hardware
6:16 - Mach Industries: Pop-Up Cruise Missile Factories
7:08 - Allen Control Systems: AI-Powered Anti-Drone Tech
8:49 - Blue Water Autonomy: Autonomous Navy Ships
9:57 - Persona AI: Humanoids for Shipyards
10:50 - Foundation: General-Purpose Defense Humanoids
11:46 - More Defense Tech Startups to Watch
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