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Mach Industries is a Huntington Beach-based manufacturer of defense systems including unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles, and propulsion components. The Forge platform supports decentralized production of drone parts such as sensors, engines, and communications across flexible factories. It produces the Viper vertical-takeoff cruise missile with 290 km range, 10 kg warhead, and AI navigation for GPS-denied operations. In 2024, Mach secured a US Army contract for the Strategic Strike missile, completing design and tests by January 2025, and partners with Heven Drones on hydrogen-powered UAVs.

Ubtech Robotics Corp Ltd is engaged in design, production, commercialization, sales and marketing and research and development (R&D) of smart service robotic products and services. It offers consumer-level robots and appliances, enterprise-level smart service robotic products and services tailored for education, logistics and other sectors, are equipped to different extent with smart features that sense, interact, analyze and process human instructions and external environment such as mapping, temperature measurement and facial recognition.

Relativity Space is a Long Beach-headquartered aerospace manufacturer pioneering 3D-printed rockets. Founded in 2015, it builds Terran 1 and Terran R vehicles using additive manufacturing, AI, and robotics for a supply chain with 100 times fewer parts. The company assembles rockets in under 60 days at its Florida launch site for satellite constellation missions.

Sineva is a Shenzhen-based robotics manufacturer producing transfer robots, test handlers, and intelligent factory automation systems. The company supplies equipment for semiconductor assembly, electronics testing, and service robotics applications in Asia.

Preferred Networks is a Tokyo-based deep learning company founded in 2014 with a U.S. subsidiary in Burlingame, California. The firm develops AI applications for autonomous driving, robotics, manufacturing optimization, and bio-healthcare, partnering with institutions like RIKEN and corporations including Toyota and FANUC on edge AI frameworks like MN-3.

Roark Aerospace is a Washington-headquartered developer of autonomous defense systems. Products include drone detection radars, counter-UAS effectors, unmanned ground vehicles, and hyperspectral sensors. The firm deploys drone-for-robot swarms and edge-based C2 platforms for real-time warfare. Roark Aerospace serves US military and allies with persistent surveillance solutions.

Field AI is a San Francisco-based developer of autonomy software for mobile robots operating in unstructured environments. Its Field Foundation Models enable platform-agnostic navigation for legged, wheeled, flying, and tracked robots without GPS, maps, or pre-programmed paths. Deployed at the edge for real-time processing, the technology supports applications in construction sites, energy facilities, mining operations, agriculture fields, manufacturing plants, power utilities, and defense sectors across North America and Europe.

Mind Robotics is a Tel Aviv-headquartered venture specializing in industrial artificial intelligence and robotics solutions. The company develops AI-driven robotic systems for manufacturing automation, including vision-guided assembly and quality inspection tools. Launched in 2020, it serves sectors like electronics and automotive with deployments in Israel and Europe.

Yitu Technology is a Beijing-headquartered AI company deploying computer vision and machine learning in security, healthcare, and smart cities. Its products include facial recognition systems used in public safety projects across China and intelligent diagnosis tools for medical imaging.

Zelos is a Shenzhen-based autonomous driving company developing Level 4 robotaxi software and hardware for urban mobility in China. The stack includes LiDAR fusion perception, V2X infrastructure, and fleet management for 24/7 operations. Founded in 2019, Zelos operates pilot fleets in Guangzhou serving 10,000 rides monthly via WeChat mini-app bookings.

JetZero is a Los Angeles-based aerospace startup founded in 2021 developing blended wing body aircraft. The design achieves 50% greater fuel efficiency on routes like Los Angeles to London, reducing emissions and increasing passenger comfort with wider cabins. JetZero's Z5 model targets commercial service by 2030, backed by US Air Force contracts and partnerships with Northrop Grumman. The company leverages decades of research into aerodynamic shapes pioneered by co-founder Mark Page.

ICON is an Austin-based construction technology company pioneering 3D-printed homes using its Vulcan printer and Lavacrete material. The firm builds single-family residences, community projects, and off-world habitats, including NASA's Mars Dune Alpha analog. Deployments span Texas suburbs and Mexico, with homes printed in under 24 hours at costs below traditional methods, partnering with Lennar and the U.S. Air Force.

Niqo Robotics is a Wageningen-headquartered developer of autonomous agricultural robots equipped with AI-driven computer vision. Its precision sprayers identify and treat weeds selectively, slashing weeding expenses for farmers cultivating row crops like potatoes and sugar beets. The Dutch firm combines robotics hardware with machine learning software to enable efficient, eco-friendly field operations across Europe.

Allen Control Systems is an Austin, Texas-based defense technology company that builds autonomous precision weapon systems for counter-drone defense. Its flagship product, Bullfrog, is an AI-powered robotic weapon station that uses computer vision and proprietary control systems to integrate with legacy and modern weapons, including the M240 and M2, for precision targeting against unmanned aerial threats. Founded by former U.S. Navy engineers, the company sells to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied militaries.

True Anomaly is an Austin-based space technology company designing autonomous spacecraft and software for orbital security and resilience. The firm builds Jackal electronic warfare satellites and develops simulation platforms for space domain awareness. True Anomaly supports U.S. Space Force contracts and partners with defense primes to field counter-space capabilities.

Cidi Inc is a provider of intelligent driving products and solutions for commercial vehicles in China. The company focuses on the research and development of closed-environment autonomous driving trucks for mining and logistics, V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technologies and intelligent perception solutions, and offers products and solutions underpinned by proprietary technologies, with a primary focus on intelligent driving in closed environments. Its products and solutions include (i) autonomous driving technologies, (ii) V2X products and solutions, and (iii) intelligent perception solutions. The majority of revenue is derived from the Autonomous driving, including closed-environment autonomous mining trucks and closed-environment autonomous logistics truck solutions.

Space42 PLC offers geospatial and data analytics/artificial intelligence (AI), The company combines and creates opportunities for synergies across data analytics, geospatial intelligence, and satellite communications to unlock value for customers, partners, and shareholders. Its operating segments involve Yahsat Space Services (YSS); and Bayanat Smart Solutions (BSS). Bayanat Smart Solutions (BSS) segment derives maximum revenue. It provides earth observation and geospatial solutions using a multi-sensor system, advanced data analytics using GIQ platform, and industry-specific solutions using advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI). Geographically, the company operates in United Arab Emirates, Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and Others.

AEVEX Corp is a defense technology company delivering next-generation navigation and autonomy, uncrewed systems, and adaptable mission solutions engineered to need, delivered at speed, and built for the modern battlespace. Its solutions are sold to agencies and organizations within the DoW, SOF, IC, and allied international partners. The group offers products and solutions such as CompassCore, CompassVision, CompassEngage, Precision Strike Systems, Unmanned Surface Vessels, Long Endurance Aircraft, Additive Manufacturing, Full Spectrum Airborne ISR, Aircraft Modification and Testing, and Others.