At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 70 National Security companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top National Security Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Shield AI
Building the world’s best AI pilot.
Founder(s): Andrew Reiter, Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mechanical Engineering, National Security, Robotics, Security, Software
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BLACKBIRD.AI
Early Warning Artificial Intelligence Platform surfacing manipulative disinformation campaigns, misinformation and propaganda.
Founder(s): Naushad UzZaman, Wasim Khaled
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software, Homeland Security, Journalism, Machine Learning, National Security, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Public Safety, SaaS
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Niara
Attack Detection & Incident Response. Niara is a venture funded security analytics firm backed by NEA, Index Ventures, and Venrock.
Founder(s): Prasad Palkar, Sriram Ramachandran
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Industries: Analytics, Machine Learning, National Security, Security, Software
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Unum ID
Unum ID is the ID card network.
Founder(s): Aidan McCarty, Liam McCarty
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Blockchain, National Security, Software
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Starburst Ventures
Starburst Ventures is a global aviation, space, and defense focused venture capital fund.
Founder(s): Francois Chopard, Sandra Budimir, Van Espahbodi
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Consulting, Incubators, National Security, Venture Capital
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XQ Message
Zero-Trust Data Protection Platform
Founder(s): Brian Wane, Junaid Islam
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Internet of Things, Logistics, Messaging, National Security, Smart Cities, Software, Telecommunications
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TensorMark
TensorMark implements AI and computer vision onto camera streams to compile analytics and make data actionable
Founder(s): Ali Manav
Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
Industries: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Cyber Security, Fraud Detection, Identity Management, Machine Learning, National Security, Security
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MotionDSP
MotionDSP sells advanced computer vision and image processing software that extracts real-time data from drone video.
Founder(s): Sean Varah
Location: Burlingame, California, United States
Industries: Computer Vision, Drones, National Security, Software, Video, Video Streaming
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uAvionix
uAvionix develops the world’s smallest, lightest and most affordable ADS-B transponder, Ping.
Founder(s): Paul Beard
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Hardware, National Security, Robotics
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Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings is an innovative, technology-based company that provides solutions to aerospace, defence & real estate markets.
Founder(s): William F. O’Neil, William O’Neill
Location: El Segundo, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Developer Platform, Manufacturing, National Security, Real Estate
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krtkl
krtkl provides high-reliability embedded hardware and software solutions for ‘hard’ real-time robotics, sensing, and space applications.
Founder(s): Jamil J. Weatherbee, Russell Bush, Ryan Cousins
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems, Internet of Things, National Security, Network Hardware, Real Time, Satellite Communication, Security, Wireless
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Raydiance
Raydiance develops, manufactures and markets precision manufacturing solutions enabled by femtosecond laser technology.
Founder(s): Barry Schuler
Location: Petaluma, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Medical Device, National Security, Robotics, Software
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Percipient.ai
Percipient.ai is a provider of an artificial intelligence advanced analytics platform designed to provide solutions for Intelligence.
Founder(s): Anantha Bangalore, Raj Shah, Rakesh Mathur
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, National Security, Security
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
Founder(s): Brian Schimpf, Joseph Chen, Matt Grimm, Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Augmented Reality, Government, National Security, Virtual Reality
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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
Founder(s): Masood Tayebi
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Cyber Security, Government, Information Technology, National Security, Public Safety, Satellite Communication, Security
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Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation (Cubic) is an international provider of systems and solutions that address the mass transit and global defense markets.
Founder(s): Walter J. Zable
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Training
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Blacksite.Solutions
Blacksite Solutions, Inc. provides complete data security using zero trust polices and advaned threat detection and mitigation softwares.
Founder(s): Chris Cromwell, Don Samoil, Feron Mcgurrin, Francisco Cruz, John Werdmuller, Pete Biggam
Location: Watsonville, California, United States
Industries: Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Government, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, National Security, Network Security, Privacy
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harbor
harbor provides an app and readiness platform which offers a way to assess and develop preparedness for emergency events such as wildfires.
Founder(s): Dan Kessler, Eduardo Fonseca
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Digital Media, National Security, Social Media, Software
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NEO Tech
Electronic Manufacturing Services offers contract manufacturing, medical electronic manufacturing, PCB assembly, OEM and manufacturing
Founder(s): Sudesh Arora
Location: Chatsworth, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, National Security
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BedRock Systems
BedRock Systems delivers a trusted computing base from edge to cloud, where safety and security is a formally proven reality.
Founder(s): Alexander Damisch, Ashar Aziz, Osman Ismael, Udo Steinberg
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, National Security, Network Security, Software, Virtualization
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BMNT
We solve national security problems through “Lean Startup” principles combined with an unparalleled network of SV & government partners
Founder(s): Joe Felter
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Security
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Jet Propulsion Laboratory engages in the construction and operation of robotic planetary spacecrafts and NASA’s Deep Space Network.
Founder(s): Apollo M. O. Smith, Frank Malina, Jack Parsons, Qian Xuesen, Theodore von Kármán
Location: Pasadena, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Construction, National Security, Robotics, Space Travel
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Space Micro
Space Micro develops and manufactures communication and digital computer products for various companies.
Founder(s): David Czajkowski, David Strobel
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, National Security
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Newport Corporation
Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced technology products and solutions for Scientific Research, Life & Health
Founder(s):
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Manufacturing, National Security
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Autonomous Alloys
Autonomous Alloys makes a new leap in live-fire target design and technology.
Founder(s): Mark D. Campbell, Michael Campbell
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Law Enforcement, National Security
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HNC Software
HNC Software is a software company that provided analytics and decision management software and tools.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Analytics, National Security, Software
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IDenTV
More than Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Solutions : Technologies to Transform Big Video Data Into Actionable Analytics
Founder(s): Amro Shihadah
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Media and Entertainment, National Security, Natural Language Processing, Smart Cities, Software, Video
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Argon Holdings
Argon Holdings provides technology solutions and consulting services.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Finance, National Security, Product Design
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New Context
New Context is a provider of multi-cloud DevSecOps services to large enterprise, infrastructure and government cloud customers.
Founder(s): Daniel Riedel
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Blockchain, Cloud Data Services, Cyber Security, Data Visualization, Enterprise Software, Internet of Things, IT Infrastructure, National Security, Software
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Military.com
Military.com is a web-based military membership organization that helps Americans with military affinity access their benefits.
Founder(s): Anne Dwane
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: National Security, News, Social Media
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Seasats
Seasats: Effortless ocean data.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Drones, Marine Technology, National Security, Robotics
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80 Percent Arms
80 Percent Arms manufactures lower receivers, jigs, and accessories which allow any law-abiding citizen to build their own firearms at home.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Ana, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, National Security
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Crossbow Technologies
Crossbow Technology manufactures and supplies wireless sensor networks and fibre optic inertial sensor systems.
Founder(s):
Location: Milpitas, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, National Security, Wireless
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InVision Technologies,Inc
Invision Technologies is a provider of IT infrastructure and implement new technologies to government and manufacturing facilities.
Founder(s):
Location: Newark, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, National Security, Security
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The Veteran Advantage
The Veteran Advantage [TVA] is a non-profit organization.
Founder(s): Kelly Smith, Scott Duncan, Steve Fulgham
Location: Murrieta, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Non Profit, Renewable Energy
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Skylogic Research , LLC
Skylogic Research, LLC (DBA Drone Analyst®) is a research, content, and advisory services firm that supports the commercial UAS industry
Founder(s): Charlotte Ziems, Colin Snow
Location: Redwood City, California, United States
Industries: Advice, Aerospace, Consulting, National Security
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Praetorian Digital
Digital Media for Public Safety and Local Government
Founder(s): Alex Ford, Kris Kaull
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Mobile, National Security, News, Training, Video
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Sierra Monolithics
Sierra Monolithics is a provider of RFICs and modules for wireless, wireline and military applications.
Founder(s):
Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Semiconductor, Wireless
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Macro USA Corp.
Macro USA Corp specializes in unmanned and MOUT Systems, and safety, surveillance and inspection systems.
Founder(s):
Location: Mcclellan, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, Manufacturing, National Security, Product Design, Robotics, Software
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Wyle
Wyle is recognized as a provider of specialized engineering, scientific, and technical services to the Department of Defense, NASA,
Founder(s):
Location: El Segundo, California, United States
Industries: Government, Information Technology, National Security
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Adjacent Applications
Adjacent Applications provides online and mobile services for military service members, veterans, and their families.
Founder(s):
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Internet, Mobile, National Security
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Wavestream
Wavestream manufactures high power solid state amplifiers for mobile and fixed, defense and broadcast, and satellite communication.
Founder(s):
Location: San Dimas, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, National Security
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High Technology Solutions
High Technology Solutions provides engineering, information technology, and technical services to military Test and Training Ranges.
Founder(s): Allan Camaisa
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, National Security, Training
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The Glitterati
Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Azure
Founder(s): Ron Jones
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Cloud Computing, Cloud Data Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Consulting, GovTech, Management Consulting, Military, National Security, Software
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Ares Armor
Ares Armor is a Marine veteran committed to individual safety, liberty, and agency by empowering people to manufacture their own firearms.
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Location: Oceanside, California, United States
Industries: National Security
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Yardarm Technologies
Yardarm Technologies, Inc. is the leader in connected firearm technology for law enforcement, private security, and the military.
Founder(s): Jim Schaff, Robert Stewart
Location: Capitola, California, United States
Industries: Internet of Things, Law Enforcement, National Security, Security
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POS REP
POS REP is a mobile, proximity-based social network made expressly for the military veteran community.
Founder(s): Anthony Allman, Jake Wood, William McNulty
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Location Based Services, Mobile, National Security, Social Media
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Hughes Aircraft Company
Hughes Aircraft Company provides aerospace and defense contract services and products in the United States.
Founder(s):
Location: California City, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, National Security
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Red Lotus Technologies
Red Lotus Technologies designs and manufactures technology products that help soldiers to detect explosives.
Founder(s): Lahiru Jayatilaka, Matthew Can
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, National Security
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MalibuIQ
HRL Labs Technology Commercialization
Founder(s): David Moxam, Gregory Kovacs
Location: Malibu, California, United States
Industries: Automotive, Clean Energy, Electronics, National Security
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XonTech
XonTech develops science and technology-based solutions that focuses on missile defense, and sensor and intelligence data analysis.
Founder(s):
Location: Van Nuys, California, United States
Industries: Intelligent Systems, National Security
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Sparta
Sparta provides technical products and services to the defense, intelligence, and homeland security sectors of the US federal government.
Founder(s):
Location: Lake Forest, California, United States
Industries: Government, Homeland Security, National Security
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Qmax Systems
Qmax Systems offer comprehensive PCB design services for OEMs in Medical, Aerospace and Telecom markets.
Founder(s):
Location: Campbell, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Android, Consulting, Digital Signage, Medical, National Security, Smart Home
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HomeStay
HomeStay was started by a team of physicians and consumer protection experts to help Americans stay in their homes for as long as possible
Founder(s): Jeremy Gin, Rodney Gin
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Association, Consumer, Government, Health Care, National Security
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Elysian Labs
Elysian Labs is a defense company that develops innovation , software, and technology advancing the defense industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Industries: Developer Tools, Homeland Security, National Security, Security, Software
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Terralliance
Terralliance is a technology-based exploration company that develops and uses aircraft-based remote-sensing platforms.
Founder(s):
Location: Newport Beach, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Space Travel
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AKRIBIS GROUP
The Akribis Group provides comprehensive services for Governments, Military, Law Enforcement,and Security Organizations,
Founder(s): Nirmalya Bhowmick
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, National Security, Physical Security, Security
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Valitus Technologies
Valitus Technologies offers engineering, commissioning, implementation and maintenance services to defense and space sector.
Founder(s):
Location: Corona, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, National Security, Security, Software
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Military Connection
Thousands of pages of military-veteran resources and information including jobs, schools, benefits, news and more. Something for everyone.
Founder(s):
Location: Simi Valley, California, United States
Industries: National Security
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Secure Net Alliance
Secure Net Alliance is a provider of security, safety, and investigative services in the Nation.
Founder(s):
Location: Burbank, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Public Safety, Risk Management, Security, Training
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Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC)
CISAC generates knowledge to build a safer world through teaching and inspiring the next generation of security specialists.
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Location: Stanford, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, National Security, Product Research
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Interportpolice
Interportpolice is a team of police, public safety authorities fighting transnational crimes at airports, seaports, borders.
Founder(s):
Location: San Pedro, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Public Safety, Security
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CiviGuard
CiviGuard is a technology that helps citizens get in contact with first responders during emergencies.
Founder(s):
Location: Moffett Field, California, United States
Industries: Android, Information Technology, iOS, Mobile, National Security, Public Relations, Software
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Lorem Initio
Organizational Digital Omnipresence Services.
Founder(s): Edward Lewis, Kelly G. Newman
Location: Oxnard, California, United States
Industries: Law Enforcement, National Security, Security
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American Security Force
American Security Force provides protection services for businesses, organizations, retail and restaurants.
Founder(s): Albert Williams
Location: Commerce, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Physical Security, Security
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Anisecurity
Anisecurity is a professional private security organization.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Physical Security, Security
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R&A
R&A provides equipment, products and services for civil-military simulation, training and analysis across the world.
Founder(s): Dr. R. Jay Roland, Ellen F. Roland
Location: Monterey, California, United States
Industries: CivicTech, Field Support, Military, National Security, Software, Training
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Duty Officers Inc
Duty Officers Inc is a nationwide provider of security services specializing in providing off-duty law enforcement officers.
Founder(s):
Location: Vista, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Security
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Call Dibs
Call Dibs is an online marketplace, allowing its clients to buy and sell goods within their military community.
Founder(s): Anthony Garcia, David Mojdehi, Derek Artz, Eric Merriam, Erica McMannes, Michael Ang
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Communities, E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace, Mobile Apps, National Security, Social Media
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Pacific Shore Parts LLC
Pacific Shore Parts is a full-service part distributor to the aerospace & defense industry and specializes in sustainment & obsolete parts.
Founder(s):
Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, National Security, Service Industry
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