Slade is an early-stage aerospace and defense startup founded in 2026, focusing on the development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and guided munitions. The founder-led company prioritizes cost efficiency and domestic manufacturing within the United States. Its technical work spans aerospace engineering, defense systems, and munitions production.
The company's product portfolio includes two systems: Specter, a long-endurance, low-observable ISR UAS designed for persistent surveillance in contested environments, and Uhlan, an air-launched cruise missile with extended standoff range. As an early-stage venture, Slade is currently advancing through key milestones including physical scale model fabrication, federal contracting registration, SBIR research, and initial government engagement.
Operating within the unmanned systems and munitions industry verticals, Slade cultivates a startup-speed culture characterized by radical transparency. The company is positioning itself to serve the modern battlespace with domestically produced defense solutions.
