a.i. solutions provides systems engineering, mission assurance, and flight dynamics/ground software for satellites, launch vehicles, and missiles; maker of the FreeFlyer astrodynamics software.

Raytheon (now part of RTX) is a major US defense contractor manufacturing missiles, radar, and defense electronics.

Sentar is a woman-owned cybersecurity and IT solutions provider serving national security clients.

Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture plc, provides IT modernization, cloud, and cybersecurity consulting to US federal civilian and defense agencies.

Networking and communications equipment maker headquartered in Huntsville, publicly traded (NASDAQ: ADTN).

AECOM is a major global engineering, construction, and infrastructure consulting firm.

Amentum is a global engineering and technology solutions company that serves government and private-sector clients in space exploration, defense, energy, intelligence, and civilian markets. With approximately 50,000 employees across more than 70 countries, the company provides services including mission modernization, space systems, digital transformation, sustainability projects, advanced energy solutions, and cyber and data analytics capabilities.

Anduril raised at $61B valuation in round led by Thrive Capital and a16z.. Anduril. Google Alert - a16z investment

ASRC Federal is a federal contractor providing IT, engineering, and mission support services, owned by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.

Avion Solutions is an employee-owned firm providing engineering, logistics, and technical support to the US military, plus unmanned aircraft systems innovation and training.

BAE Systems is a major British multinational defense, aerospace, and security contractor.

Baron Services (now marketed as Baron Weather) develops Doppler weather radar, forecasting software, and alerting systems for broadcast, government, aviation, and automotive clients.

Bevilacqua Research Corporation is a service-disabled veteran-owned business providing test & evaluation, ISR, structural engineering, IT, and cybersecurity support to NASA and DoD.

Biopharmaceutical company with its Discovery Center of Excellence located in Birmingham.

McLean VA. Global management and technology consulting firm. $10B+ revenue. Major IC/DOD contractor. Omar Balkissoon early career. Parsa Haroutunian, Seerist connection. One of largest employers in DMV national security corridor.

CACI International Inc is a federal government contractor that provides national security solutions including drone defense systems, IT infrastructure modernization, agile software development, optical communications technology, and logistics support services. The company serves U.S. military and federal agencies across defense, intelligence, and civilian government markets.

CFD Research Corporation is a Huntsville, Alabama-based R&D firm providing computational fluid dynamics simulation and modeling services, largely for government and aerospace clients.

Chugach Government Solutions is a federal contractor providing facilities, logistics, and IT services, owned by Chugach Alaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.

Global avionics hub headquartered in Cedar Rapids, the region's largest employer, supporting roughly 7,000 jobs -- flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, and mission communications.