Background

Get Software To Warfighters When And Where They Need It

At Defense Unicorns, we accelerate software deployment with UDS—our secure, highly portable platform, built to solve DoD-specific challenges.
Background
Background
Background

Accelerate Deployments, Slash Costs, & Automate Security

Deploy & Accredit Software 10x Faster

Deploy & Accredit Software 10X Faster

Accelerate deployments and ATO timelines by 50–90% through automated, repeatable workflows powered by UDS Core's open-source foundations.

Enforce Zero-CVE Strategy at Scale

Enforce Zero-CVE
Strategy at Scale

Automate vulnerability scanning, policy enforcement, and NIST 800-53 alignment, significantly reducing manual security management.

Deploy Anywhere, Seamlessly

Deploy Anywhere,
Seamlessly

Deliver standardized, vendor-neutral software packages securely to cloud, on-prem, or edge environments, fully supporting airgapped operations.

Boost Efficiency, Not Headcount

Boost Efficiency,
Not Headcount

Achieve up to 4x deployment efficiency—reducing operational costs and empowering engineers to focus on innovation, not maintenance.

Background
Background
Doug the Unicorn

You Protect Us. We Serve You.

logoslogoslogoslogoslogoslogoslogoslogos
Ask Sage Logo SAIC Logo

Say Goodbye to Outdated Software

Airgap Software Delivery

Secure, Reliable Software Delivery-
No Internet Required

Deploy mission-critical software seamlessly into fully disconnected environments—classified or unclassified—using automated and auditable workflows designed for maximum security and resilience.

checkmark

Consistent, repeatable software deployments

checkmark

Built-in NIST 800-53 security compliance

checkmark

Vendor-agnostic, open-core flexibility

Tactical Edge Deployments

Operate Securely in Offline, Contested & Mission-Critical Environments

Maintain full control of mission software—even in disconnected or contested environments—with secure, instant deployments that keep teams operational at the tactical edge—preserving the digital advantage.

checkmark

Integrate once, securely deploy to multiple environments

checkmark

Offline-capable, on-demand updates with UDS Mobile

checkmark

Pre-integrated, security-vetted software packages from UDS Registry

Secure Cloud Hosting

Agile, Compliant DoD Cloud Deployments

Simplify deployment and accelerate compliance in multi-cloud and hybrid environments with built-in automation, security enforcement, and real-time observability—purpose-built for government missions.

checkmark

Continuous ATO workflows with pre-built artifacts

checkmark

Built-in security compliance (IL5/IL6)

checkmark

Open-source core with support for licensed integrations

Background

Numbers Don't lie.

90X
Faster Application Upgrades

Utilizing UDS and the CtS (Certificate to Ship) process, the approval time for application upgrades was reduced 90x, from the six-month average to just two days for the Navy.

85%
Reduction in Total CVEs

Using "unicorn" hardened containers a DoD software deployment partner reduced their CVE count by 85% compared to open-source "upstream" equivalents, clearing the path to ATO.

150X
Accelerated Compliance

Delivered mission-critical software to the Department of the Navy 4 years ahead of schedule—with NIST 800-53 controls and pre-vetted artifacts accelerating compliance from years to weeks.

Background

Deploy Faster.

Start with Airgap Store.

Unlock faster, safer deployments with Airgap Store—your hub for secure, pre-vetted software built for defense. Pair it with our fixed pricing and flexible UDS options to streamline procurement and scale confidently.

UDS Registry and Airgap Store interface
Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Defense Unicorns delivers secure, scalable, and vendor-lock-free software deployment solutions for mission-critical environments. We help the DoD, system integrators, and defense teams accelerate software delivery without compromising security or compliance.

We work with DoD agencies, system integrators, and organizations that need to modernize and secure their software delivery. Our solutions are built for national security missions requiring air-gapped, classified, or highly secure environments.

We eliminate delays, automate security compliance, and ensure software runs seamlessly across disconnected, classified, and cloud environments—without vendor lock-in or unpredictable costs.

We integrate security directly into software deployment workflows, reducing the manual compliance burden. Our solutions automate security checks, align with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, and support continuous ATO (cATO) efforts.

✔ Built for Secure, Disconnected Environments - Designed for cloud, on-prem, air-gapped, and classified networks.
✔ Security & Compliance Integrated - Automates compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
✔ Vendor-Lock Free - Open-source and mission-owned, so you stay in control.
✔ Predictable Pricing - Firm-fixed pricing, avoiding cost overruns.

We offer multiple procurement paths, including government contracts and system integrator partnerships.

Talk to our team to discuss your needs, assess your deployment challenges, and explore the best path forward. Whether you need a consultation or a secure deployment plan, we're here to help.