Deterrence Defense, founded in 2023, is a defense technology startup focused on automating the production of energetics, explosives, and propellants. The company builds autonomous manufacturing systems that integrate robotics, machine learning, and proprietary software to control every stage of production, from raw materials to finished munitions components. Its stated mission is to strengthen U.S. defense supply chains.
The company's primary product is an end-to-end autonomous manufacturing platform designed for scalable production. Deterrence has also developed AI-enabled capabilities for facility optimization and intelligent automation. These are being deployed in partnership with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, starting with a production facility in Mesquite, Texas.
In December 2024, Deterrence Defense raised $10.1 million in a seed funding round led by Riot Ventures. The company operates in the defense manufacturing vertical, applying deep technology in robotics and AI to address critical production bottlenecks in the munitions supply chain.
