The Future of Defense Tech

June 25, 2026

FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

“In May, SVDG released the 2026 NatSec100 report with a loud and clear conclusion - Defense Tech as an ecosystem earned a new phase of maturity. The data showed leading companies acquiring production contracts, increased government revenue, and record-setting private capital investment. Leading companies are producing operational impact overseas, scaling their physical footprint nationwide, and expanding business overseas. However, the report also drove home the criticality of engaging capital markets to enable accelerated transition from incubation to adoption and production at scale.

SVDG partnered with Evercore in NYC to do exactly this. This partnership enabled a small and curated day-long matchmaking conference between a select group of leading high-caliber defense technology companies and elite later-stage institutional investors. Our goal was to create a serious forum for companies building critical national security capabilities to engage directly with the next pools of capital that will help them scale.

The next phase of growth for defense tech, by default, must incorporate deeper engagement from Wall Street, growth investors, and institutional capital.

SVDG and Evercore were proud to build a stronger bridge between mission need, market opportunity, and scaled adoption. Big thanks to Evercore for their leadership, commitment to national interest, and hospitality.”

- Mike Keating, SVDG Executive Director