Intelligence Database

DEFENSE AI COMPANIES

27 organizations driving autonomous weapons, battlefield AI, and military technology. Ranked by AI threat level and strategic impact.

COUNTRY
TYPE
SORT
27 COMPANIES
A
Anduril Industries
US STARTUP $30.5B
AI-native defense prime building autonomous systems, counter-drone networks, and Lattice battlefield OS. Founded by Palmer Luckey.
AI THREAT LEVEL
9.5
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P
Palantir Technologies
US PRIME $160B+
Data fusion and AI intelligence platform powering US defense targeting, battlefield analytics, and classified intelligence pipelines. Ticker: PLTR.
AI THREAT LEVEL
9.0
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R
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
IL DEFENSE State-Owned
Israeli state-owned weapons developer. Creators of Iron Dome, Spike missile family, and Fire Weaver AI battle management system.
AI THREAT LEVEL
9.0
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IAI
Israel Aerospace Industries
IL STATE-OWNED $5.5B Rev.
Harop loitering munition combat-proven in Nagorno-Karabakh. Mini Harpy, Heron TP UCAV, Barak 8 AI air defense, Green Pine radar. 50+ export customers. Israel's premier autonomous weapons manufacturer.
AI THREAT LEVEL
8.5
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S
Shield AI
US STARTUP $5.6B
Developer of Hivemind autonomous AI pilot. Enables drones and aircraft to operate without GPS, comms, or human control in contested environments.
AI THREAT LEVEL
8.5
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B
Baykar Technologies
TR DEFENSE Private
Turkish drone manufacturer. Bayraktar TB2 reshaped modern warfare. Akinci and Kizilelma push toward autonomous combat aircraft. Exported to 30+ nations.
AI THREAT LEVEL
8.5
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E
Elbit Systems
IL DEFENSE ~$12B
Israel's largest private defense electronics firm. Hermes drones, Torch-X AI C2, and DIRCM directed-energy countermeasures deployed globally. Ticker: ESLT.
AI THREAT LEVEL
8.0
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L
Lockheed Martin
US PRIME ~$130B
World's largest defense contractor integrating AI into F-35 maintenance, JADC2 command networks, and autonomous missile defense. Ticker: LMT.
AI THREAT LEVEL
8.0
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N
Northrop Grumman
US PRIME ~$75B
Pioneer of autonomous carrier aviation with X-47B. B-21 Raider incorporates AI mission planning. IBCS unifies air/missile defense networks. Ticker: NOC.
AI THREAT LEVEL
8.0
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S
STM
TR DEFENSE State-Affiliated
Turkish state-linked firm behind KARGU-2 — the first AI weapon confirmed to autonomously engage human targets (Libya, 2020). ALPAGU and TOGAN swarm systems.
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.5
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L
L3Harris Technologies
US PRIME ~$45B
Specialist in AI-enabled ISR, electronic warfare systems, and autonomous underwater vehicles. Critical intelligence infrastructure for US and allied forces. Ticker: LHX.
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.5
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B
BAE Systems
UK PRIME ~$45B
UK defense prime developing Taranis stealth UCAV, AI-driven cyber defense platforms, and the Tempest/GCAP sixth-generation fighter program. Ticker: BA. (LSE).
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.5
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H
Hanwha Aerospace
KR DEFENSE Public (KRX)
South Korean defense powerhouse. K9 Thunder howitzer with AI fire control exported worldwide. Redback IFV incorporates autonomous battlefield systems. Ticker: 012450.KS.
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.0
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G
General Atomics Aeronautical
US DEFENSE Private
Maker of the Predator and Reaper UCAV family. MQ-9B SkyGuardian and Avenger CCA contender. Dominant in MALE UCAV with decades of combat-proven autonomous ISR and strike experience.
AI THREAT LEVEL
8.5
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B
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
US PRIME ~$95B
US aerospace prime developing MQ-28 Ghost Bat loyal wingman (Australia), AI-enhanced Apache, and autonomous CCA platforms. Decades of autonomous systems integration experience.
AI THREAT LEVEL
8.0
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R
RTX / Raytheon
US PRIME ~$140B
Defense missile and radar prime. Patriot air defense, AIM-120 AMRAAM, hypersonic programs, and AI-enabled sensor fusion. Largest missile manufacturer in the Western world. Ticker: RTX.
AI THREAT LEVEL
8.0
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A
AeroVironment
US DEFENSE ~$6B
Maker of Switchblade 300/600 loitering munitions and Puma/Raven small UAS. Combat-proven in Ukraine. Dominant supplier of US Army tactical autonomous strike systems. Ticker: AVAV.
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.5
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K
Kratos Defense
US DEFENSE ~$4.5B
Loyal wingman pioneer. XQ-58 Valkyrie CCA prototype, BQM-177A target drone. Competing for USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft production. Low-cost jet-powered autonomous aircraft at scale. Ticker: KTOS.
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.5
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M
MBDA
EU (FR/UK/IT) PRIVATE JV EUR 4.2B
Europe's leading missile systems manufacturer. Meteor AI-guided BVR missile, SPEAR-3 networked strike, CAMM family, Brimstone autonomous target recognition. BAE/Airbus/Leonardo joint venture.
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.5
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G
General Dynamics
US PRIME ~$70B
Ground combat and IT services prime. M1 Abrams AI upgrades, Stryker autonomous systems, mission systems integration. Gulfstream aerospace. Major DoD IT and cyber contracts. Ticker: GD.
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.0
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R
Rheinmetall AG
DE PRIME ~EUR 20B+
European ground combat champion. Lynx KF41 AI-enabled IFV, Skynex AI air defense, Mission Master UGV. Explosive growth driven by NATO rearmament. Ukraine manufacturing JV. Ticker: RHM.
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.0
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T
Thales Group
FR PRIME ~EUR 25B+
French defense and technology prime. AI-powered sonar (CAPTAS), Searchmaster radar, Spy'Ranger tactical drone, Scorpion vehicle AI. 81,000 employees. Naval combat systems for 30+ navies. Ticker: HO.
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.0
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S
Saab AB
SE PRIME SEK 130B+
Swedish defense prime. Gripen E AI integration, GlobalEye AEW&C, Carl-Gustaf smart munitions, Skeldar naval UAV, AUV62-AT underwater systems. NATO member since 2024 unlocking new markets.
AI THREAT LEVEL
7.0
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EDG
EDGE Group
UAE STATE-OWNED $5B+
UAE defense champion. REACH-S loitering munition, HUNTER 2-S UGV, SHADOW 50 armed drone, AI C4ISR. Anduril strategic partnership (Nov 2025) poised to dramatically accelerate autonomous capabilities.
AI THREAT LEVEL
6.5
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T
Textron Systems
US PRIME ~$15B
Maker of Shadow and Aerosonde tactical UAS, Ripsaw autonomous ground vehicles, and Bell autonomous VTOL platforms. Broad autonomous systems portfolio across air, ground, and maritime domains. Ticker: TXT.
AI THREAT LEVEL
6.5
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L
Leonardo S.p.A.
IT PRIME ~EUR 8B
Italian defense prime. Falco EVO drone, Kronos radar AI, AWHERO rotary UAV, DRS Defense Solutions (US). GCAP/Tempest sixth-generation fighter AI co-developer. 25% stake in MBDA. Ticker: LDO.
AI THREAT LEVEL
6.5
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ROS
Rostec
RU SANCTIONED State-Owned
Russia's state defense conglomerate. Lancet loitering munition (combat-proven Ukraine), Orion UCAV, S-500 AI air defense, Marker UGV. Sanctioned. Limited by component shortages but scaling Lancet production.
AI THREAT LEVEL
4.0
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