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Defense Company One Powers Up AI in Defense Innovation

One of Startup Central's first spinouts, Defense Company One, has earned a spot at a highly competitive international defence technology challenge centred on advanced drone tactics, hosted in Canada.

Creds: Unsplash
Creds: Unsplash

Collaborations Driving Next-Gen Autonomous Control Systems 

Defense Company One is collaborating with North American Signal Ops (NASO) and other established defence technology partners to develop next-gen capabilities and integrations powering autonomous control systems. Defense Company One is developing a line of AI-powered and sensor-fused EW (electronic warfare) pods to address the modern needs of responsive security systems and the battlefield.

Startup Central’s Growing Momentum and Expansion Plans 

"The rocket is on the platform and fuelling up," said Blake Spurgin, CEO and co-founder of Startup Central. "We are just getting started."

The announcement comes as Startup Central continues to build momentum across its portfolio. In addition to multiple hardware start-ups in stealth and pre-launch stages, Startup Central has joined a major international consortium and is developing plans for new site developments as part of its national and global expansion strategy for 2026.

Startup Central’s Integrated Platform for Hard-Tech Founders 

Founded and run by engineers, Startup Central offers hard-tech founders a fully integrated platform for building, prototyping, and scaling real-world products. Its flagship Tempe facility, opening September 2025, combines state-of-the-art prototyping tools, private industrial suites, and a technical venture accelerator.

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