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Despite their importance, the energetics industry has seen little innovation in decades, relying on outdated facilities, foreign production, manual labor, and hazardous manufacturing processes that put workers' lives at risk.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