Founded by Kaya and Erim, GUILD is an AI-native defense contractor built around direct accountability for aerospace production work. The company turns government requirements into manufactured parts for defense programs, coordinating qualified factories while remaining responsible for compliance and delivery. Its software records the decisions made during each contract so the team can improve how it handles the next one.
GNU TechnologyGNU Technology is a precision-manufacturing firm known for taking on complex, low-tolerance machining work, including components made for defense systems. Its customers include first- and second-tier defense contractors, and the company is familiar with the military specifications that shape those assignments.MENTOR, OH
Albers AerospaceFounded in 2015 by former U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and test pilot John Albers, Albers Aerospace manufactures aerospace and defense components and delivers integrated aircraft, engineering, and warfighter-focused technology solutions. The Dallas-area company has grown from a solo operation into an 80-person team and now operates 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space, pairing vertically integrated production with aircraft integration and an innovation platform. Albers maintains AS9100D, ISO 9001, NADCAP, and CMMC 2.0 certifications and operates in compliance with ITAR regulations.AKRON, OH
ETI Technologies | Starwin IndustriesWith a Dayton operation whose ETI Technologies and Starwin Industries names represent more than 50 years in aerospace and defense manufacturing, the company is known for supporting demanding military aircraft programs. Its AS9100D-certified quality system and DoD-approved supply-chain credentials serve primes and Tier 1 suppliers that depend on documented production of mission-critical components.DAYTON, OH
AkridiaAkridia is a defense technology company focused on autonomous warfare, building systems that let military forces coordinate distributed assets through a shared operational architecture. Its Warden aircraft provides the core onboard autonomy, while Meridian extends that intelligence across connected battlefield systems for mission execution that remains bounded by embedded rules of engagement.