RavenTek

RavenTek is a U.S. technology and government services company that specializes in digital transformation, IT modernization, and cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical organizations including federal and defense agencies. They help clients modernize enterprise infrastructure, improve cybersecurity posture, enable secure identity and access management, and gain real-time visibility into digital systems and operations through services like observability platforms and advanced threat protection. RavenTek delivers professional consulting, managed services, and AI/ML-enabled technology solutions to support secure data, mission resilience, and operational continuity. The company supports federal, state, and commercial customers with capabilities ranging from cloud migration and analytics modernization to Zero Trust strategy and penetration testing.

General Dynamics Mission Systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a major U.S. defense and aerospace business unit that engineers mission-critical systems and secure technologies for military, intelligence, and government customers across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. They develop advanced communication systems, encrypted networking products, sensors, mission systems, and C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) solutions used in combat vehicles, aircraft, submarines, satellites, and networked defense platforms. Their portfolio includes secure radios, battlefield networking, tactical and strategic communications, cyber protection products, space communications, and unmanned underwater vehicles. With a global presence and deep integration into defense systems worldwide, GD Mission Systems supports both U.S. and allied operations by delivering secure, resilient, and interoperable technologies that enhance situational awareness and information dominance.

EchoMAV Technologies

EchoMAV Technologies, Inc. is a defense-focused aerospace company that designs and manufactures modular unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and autonomy technologies for military and commercial applications. Their platforms, like the MONARK and MK1, are built for rapid deployment, field serviceability, and reliable operation in challenging environments. EchoMAV integrates AI-enabled autonomy and advanced sensor processing to support real-time situational awareness, secure communications, and mission adaptability. The company’s systems are tailored to enhance operational effectiveness in contested or degraded conditions where traditional logistics and infrastructure may be limited

CI-PHER

CI-PHER is a Phoenix-based defense technology company focused on improving battlefield awareness and connectivity in contested environments. The company develops resilient, infrastructure-independent communication solutions that enable real-time data sharing among warfighters, drones, and edge sensors. Its technology is designed to overcome the vulnerabilities of centralized networks, ensuring AI systems and operators maintain situational awareness even when traditional communications are disrupted. By creating what it describes as a “real-time mission nervous system,” CI-PHER aims to strengthen coordination, autonomy, and battlefield decision-making for future defense operations.

BlackBar

BlackBar Engineering is small engineering firm that specializes in the research, design and development of capabilities in autonomous air and ground vehicles, sensor systems and other tactical tools that support operational expediency, cost effectiveness, and ease-of-use. BlackBar specializes in innovation and diversification, and our vast portfolio of products, services and work we perform attests to the creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirit that is the foundation of our organization.