SAN ANTONIO, Texas, September 30, 2026 — Defense Unicorns, the leader in airgap-native software delivery for national security missions, announced today it has been awarded […]
The Defense Innovation Unit and Air Mobility Command awarded deals to Defense Unicorns, Stator Integration Labs, and Air Space Intelligence, each providing different tools to […]
What does it take to update software on an F-22, or deliver critical capabilities to a disconnected battlefield? Rob Slaughter joins the Fighter Pilot Podcast […]
UDS Fleet will help commanders and aircrews deploy, update, monitor, and sustain mission software across contested, disconnected, and operationally constrained environments.
Strategic technology leader and former Department of the Air Force CIO joins Defense Unicorns to accelerate growth and advance software as a deterrent to war […]
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National Review explores how a new generation of defense technology companies is bringing Silicon Valley speed and ingenuity to the Pentagon. From the Anduril 250, […]
We’re proud to share that Defense Unicorns co-founder and CEO Rob Slaughter has been named a top finalist for the ColoradoBiz Top Entrepreneur The recognition […]
Defense Unicorns co-founder and CEO Rob Slaughter joined the MTS Podcast to discuss why delivering software to the U.S. military remains so difficult, and why […]
In a new Forbes feature on veteran-led defense technology companies, Defense Unicorns CEO and cofounder Rob Slaughter shares how his experience modernizing software delivery in […]
This Integration Enables Defense and Federal Agencies to Automate Security Compliance and Onboard New Capabilities Faster Than Ever San Antonio, TX (July 29, 2026) Defense […]
CHARLESTON, SC – The U.S. Navy has selected Defense Unicorns to advance to the next phase of evaluation under a Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic […]
Rob Slaughter joined Ashley Mastronardi on NYSE Floor Talk to discuss: Watch the full interview on NYSE Floor Talk.
Defense Unicorns CEO Rob Slaughter joined TBPN live from Warhacker. He discussed the challenges of delivering modern software to military assets and shared how Defense […]
At Warhacker, Defense Unicorns CEO Rob Slaughter sat down with National Review to discuss the hackathon, the Spire 71 car at the Anduril 250 Race […]
As the U.S. Air Force accelerates its transition to open mission systems and rapid software delivery across both next-generation and legacy aircraft, Defense Unicorns is […]
Defense Unicorns Launches UDS Fleet to Put Mission Operators in Command at the Tactical Edge New product gives mission operators unified visibility and control across […]
The annual NatSec100 highlights the top 100 venture/PE-backed American defense companies that are innovating, building, and delivering warfighting capabilities. We’re honored to be included on […]
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 29, 2026) – Defense Unicorns, the leader in airgap-native software delivery, and a veteran-founded military defense technology provider, will join forces with […]
The San Antonio Express-News is covering our latest milestone: Defense Unicorns is partnering with Spire Motorsports and driver Michael McDowell for the inaugural NASCAR Cup […]
Defense Unicorns has been selected by the U.S. Navy to help test a new approach to delivering software to ships. As reported by Breaking Defense, […]
EDWARDS AFB, CA – Defense Unicorns, the Airgap Software Company, in partnership with the Air Force Sustainment Center Software Directorate, successfully demonstrated a key enabler […]
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Defense Unicorns, the leader in airgap software delivery for national security mission systems, announced UDS Army, a […]
For defense tech specifically, Bloomberg Tech has become the platform for announcing major defense technology deals and funding. Reaching over 400 million homes worldwide, an […]
We did it! Defense Unicorns has officially achieved unicorn status. Watch CEO Dr. Rob Slaughter announce our $136M Series B raise at a valuation over […]
DEFENSE UNICORNS RAISES $136 MILLION SERIES B TO BUILD THESOFTWARE BACKBONE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WARReaching a $1B valuation underscores Defense Unicorns’ role as modernfoundational […]
Defense Unicorns continues to gain recognition for modernizing how the Department of Defense delivers secure software across national security systems. In a recent feature by DefenseScoop, our […]
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 27, 2025 — Today, Defense Unicorns, the leader in airgap software delivery for national security mission systems, announced it has been awarded […]
Defense Unicorns continues to gain national attention for its mission to modernize software delivery across the Department of Defense (DoD). In a recent interview with […]
Partnership strengthens software security posture and enables faster deployments for defense environments RapidFort, the fastest growing cybersecurity company securing the global software supply chain, has […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BAE Systems and Defense Unicorns selected to provide scalable secure software delivery solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Platform One Solutions […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Defense Unicorns Launches UDS Registry Ensuring Software is Ready for any Mission, Anytime, Anywhere Making Software a Strategic Deterrent by Delivering Speed, […]
Defense Unicorns Crushes CMMC Level 2 Certification with Zero POA&Ms Operating The Way They Preserve Speed, Delivery, and Mission Impact COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 13, […]
Making Software a Strategic Deterrent Through Tactical Edge Deployments COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Mar. 19, 2025 PRNewswire – Today, Defense Unicorns, a veteran-owned defense tech startup, announced UDS Tactical Edge – […]
Integration of UDS into SAIC ecosystem accelerates delivery of industry-leading software capabilities and expands offerings for defense customers RESTON, Va., March 12, 2025 – Science […]
Arming Mission Operators for Modern Warfare One App at a TimeWASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2024 — Today, Defense Unicorns, a veteran-founded, Department of Defense (DoD) focused, […]
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, veteran-founded Defense Unicorns has released its revolutionary new system to the Department of Defense – UDS – a […]