Top 10 Startups enhancing military submarines

July 07, 2024 | By Bruce Makowsky

These startups specialize in developing advanced systems to upgrade existing submarine fleets or create next-generation underwater vessels. Their efforts often concentrate on improving stealth capabilities, propulsion systems, and underwater communication technologies.
1
Country: USA | Funding: $2.8B
Northrop Grumman designs, develops, builds and supports some of the world’s most advanced military products.
2
Country: South Korea | Funding: $251M
Hanwha Systems is an aerospace company providing defense electronics and smart ICT solutions.
3
Country: Israel
Rafael develops and manufactures advanced defense systems for the Israeli Defense Forces.
4
Country: France
Naval Group is a defense contractor and industrial group that specialized in naval-based defense platform and the marine renewable energy.
5
Country: UK | Funding: $120.2M
BAE Systems designs, develops, and supports defense and aerospace systems used in the air, on land, at sea, and in space.
6
Country: USA | Funding: $115M
Kaman supports national defense around the globe with advanced components and technologies for aerial and marine vehicles. Kaman is the source for mission critical components and systems that offer exceptional performance under any range of conditions.
7
Country: Australia
Babcock International Group manufactures marine, nuclear, aviation, and defense products and provides development and engineering services.
8
Country: Turkey
Koç Bilgi ve Savunma Teknolojileri is a tech company that is engaged in the development of electronic systems for defense naval platforms, especially solutions related to underwater acoustics, and that follows an R&D-based approach.
9
Country: UK
MSubs manufactures vessels for external pressure, including reinforcement for hatches and wide openings, foundations, and lifts.
10
Country: USA
Consolidated Laser Technologies develops ultra short pulse laser (USPL) surface preparation technology to assess the capability as an enhanced surface preparation tool on sensor cable connectors in subsurface environments.
Editor: Bruce Makowsky
Bruce Makowsky has covered military, cyber and IT news since 2009, with a focus on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations, acquisition programs and budgets. In particular he worked for Inside Defense. Bruce holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University. Bruce is also an award-winning photographer, renowned for his captivating images that have earned him numerous accolades and widespread recognition in the photography community. You can contact Bruce at makowsky(at)militarystartups(dot)com