T3 Defense
Aerospace and defense holding company that acquires and operates mission-critical defense businesses, including advanced manufacturing, drone systems, and software solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Menachem Shalom
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- $20M
- Latest Round
- Private Equity
- Key Investors
- Esousa Group Holdings
Technology & Products
Key Products
Advanced composite materials production lines; Drone payload systems; Unmanned aerial systems; Counter-UAV systems; Motion control systems; AI software and system integration; GPS-denied navigation and 3D mapping; Tactical robotics
Technological Advantage
T3 Defense operates as a holding company, integrating advanced manufacturing and defense technologies from its subsidiaries. Its advantage lies in the ability to acquire and scale mission-critical defense businesses, providing a diversified portfolio of capabilities. The company's IP is held within its subsidiaries, and its competitive edge is based on strategic acquisitions and operational integration rather than proprietary AM technology.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides defense-proven technologies and manufacturing capabilities through a portfolio of subsidiaries, enabling rapid deployment of mission-critical solutions.
How They Differentiate
T3 Defense differentiates through its federated holding company model, acquiring and operating a portfolio of defense businesses rather than focusing on a single technology. This allows it to offer a broad range of capabilities across drones, robotics, software, and advanced manufacturing, unlike competitors that specialize in specific defense segments.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Defense and national security programs, government agencies, and industrial manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Homeland Security; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
GE Aerospace; RTX Corporation; Lockheed Martin; Howmet Aerospace; General Dynamics
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Q1 2026 revenue approximately $4.2 million; backlog over $12.0 million; full year 2026 revenue guidance of $26 million; Rimon reported ~$5.25 million year-to-date revenue in July 2026.
Major Milestones
Acquired 51% stake in Industrial Techno-Logic Solutions (ITS) in February 2026; Acquired 60% stake in Project35 in 2026; Rebranded from Nukkleus Inc. to T3 Defense Inc. in February 2026; Secured up to $20 million investment from Esousa Group Holdings in 2026; Tiltan secured $1.3 million order for advanced simulation solution
Notable Customers
Israeli defense customer (via Tiltan, $1.3M order); Leading building materials manufacturer (via ITS)
Funding rounds
- Private Equity$20M2026Lead: Esousa Group Holdings · Source: Web