Deterrence is a defense technology company

We build advanced autonomous manufacturing systems for critical energetic components — to deter global conflict by bolstering America's defense capabilities. Today, we are hyper-focused on the production of energetics to meet the diverse needs of the U.S. and our allied countries. Our approach helps us control every aspect of the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to guarantee higher quality standards.

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“This is the most important thing I could work on in the world right now.” 

“This is the most important thing I could work on in the world right now.” 

— Henry Olgers, Co-Founder

Why this work matters: The U.S. defense industry is facing a major manufacturing constraint that is trending from problematic towards catastrophic — if we stand by and do nothing about it. We will not.

  • Brian Jones

    Co-Founder · Former Founder & CTO at Latch

    “Certainly don't wish that this company had to exist, but based on what we've seen over the last couple of years, there's a clear gap in what we need as a country.”

  • Dhruva Rajendra

    Co-Founder · Former Founder & CPO at Latch

    "Israel spent over $1B USD defending an attack that cost about a 1/10th of that. The U.S. can’t currently afford to defend itself from our strongest adversaries."

  • Henry Olgers

    Co-Founder · Former Engineering at Tesla

    "If there is a major global conflict, we are going to have to go back to being a manufacturing powerhouse and that can't be set up quickly. This has to happen now."

  • Brian Jones

    Co-Founder · Former Founder & CTO at Latch

    “Certainly don't wish that this company had to exist, but based on what we've seen over the last couple of years, there's a clear gap in what we need as a country.”

  • Dhruva Rajendra

    Co-Founder · Former Founder & CPO at Latch

    "Israel spent over $1B USD defending an attack that cost about a 1/10th of that. The U.S. can’t currently afford to defend itself from our strongest adversaries."

  • Henry Olgers

    Co-Founder · Former Engineering at Tesla

    "If there is a major global conflict, we are going to have to go back to being a manufacturing powerhouse and that can't be set up quickly. This has to happen now."

At the heart of our manufacturing deficiencies lie energetics:

The explosive chemicals and propellants that power modern weapons systems.

Despite their importance, the energetics industry has seen little innovation in decades, relying on outdated facilities, foreign production, manual labor, and hazardous manufacturing processes that put workers' lives at risk.

Legacy Defense Contractors

Exiting producers are best positioned to invest in new technologies or production methods.

Lack of Domestic Production

We are forced to rely on foreign suppliers, often from countries with varied strategic interests.

Brain Drain

The dangerous nature of this work makes it difficult to attract and retain skilled and aging workers.

Our mission is to create safer and smarter manufacturing systems that protect American workers and interests

Innovation is national security

Harnessing American ingenuity to maintain our strategic resilience in an increasingly uncertain world.

Quality first, safety always

Guaranteeing the integrity of our products and prioritizing the well-being of our American workforce.

Go further together

Contributing to a more responsive defense supply chain ecosystem.

Defense is the best offense

Strengthening America's defense capabilities to prevent conflicts before they begin

Our mission is to create safer and smarter manufacturing systems that protect American workers and interests

Innovation is national security

Harnessing American ingenuity to maintain our strategic resilience in an increasingly uncertain world.

Quality first, safety always

Guaranteeing the integrity of our products and prioritizing the well-being of our American workforce.

Go further together

Contributing to a more responsive defense supply chain ecosystem.

Defense is the best offense

Strengthening America's defense capabilities to prevent conflicts before they begin

Our mission is to create safer and smarter manufacturing systems that protect American workers and interests

Innovation is national security

Harnessing American ingenuity to maintain our strategic resilience in an increasingly uncertain world.

Quality first, safety always

Guaranteeing the integrity of our products and prioritizing the well-being of our American workforce.

Go further together

Contributing to a more responsive defense supply chain ecosystem.

Defense is the best offense

Strengthening America's defense capabilities to prevent conflicts before they begin

The stakes could not be higher. That’s exactly why we are doing this work.

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and veterans, with previous lives at Tesla, Rivian, Latch, and more. We are backed by the greatest American investors who believe in our mission.