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Traceability by Design
Every board laser-etched with unique serial, full CoC referencing exact BOM revision, PLM-controlled firmware, annual supplier attestations.
Company Briefing
Secure Skies. Sovereign Supply.
We design and manufacture NDAA-compliant drone components and subsystems with complete traceability and compliance attestation.
North Carolina | Built for Contested Environments
// Overview
Who We Are
Sovereign Skies Defense is a North Carolina-based defense technology company designing and manufacturing NDAA-compliant drone components and subsystems for defense and counter-UAS applications.
We are a technically formidable, credible, and mission-driven entrant in the U.S. defense industrial base — built to deliver auditable modules that primes, integrators, and program offices can trust from day one.
From core avionics and secure communications to propulsion and power systems, every module is engineered with documented compliance, full traceability, and integration support for contested environments.
Defense Primes & Integrators
Documented compliance, traceability, and platform integration readiness.
Government & Program Offices
Reliable domestic supply with NDAA/ASDA documentation and Blue UAS-aligned architecture.
Investors & Partners
Capital-efficient component model with clear market timing and credible execution.
Engineering Talent
Serious technical work on compliance and manufacturing at national security scale.
// Market Context
The Compliance Imperative
Post-ASDA enforcement and Drone Dominance Program requirements have created urgent demand for domestic, fully documented alternatives to foreign-origin drone electronics.
Primes and integrators need reliable modules that pass BOM audits on day one without rebuilding their entire supply chain.
The counter-UAS market is projected to grow from roughly $2.6B in 2026 to $19B+ by 2035, while Drone Dominance delivery orders and Gauntlet phases accelerate demand for auditable domestic subsystems.
$2.6B
C-UAS Market (2026)
→ $19B+ by 2035 · 25.8% CAGR
2026
Drone Dominance Program
Gauntlet phases & delivery orders in progress
DEC 2025
ASDA Enforcement Active
NDAA §848 · domestic supply-chain required
AS9100D
Quality Systems Target
Aerospace QMS certification pathway
// Mission Statement
Our Mission
“Sovereign Skies Defense delivers secure, traceable avionics, communications, propulsion, and power modules engineered for integration into defense platforms. Every module is built on proven Blue UAS Framework-aligned architectures and includes complete manufacturing documentation, serialization, certificates of conformance, and supply-chain traceability packages.”
Founding Doctrine
// Philosophy
R&D-Driven Sovereignty
R&D-driven innovation focused on American technological sovereignty and warfighter advantage.
We combine scientific rigor with production discipline — advancing module families from core avionics to specialized C-UAS and covert interfaces while maintaining uncompromising supply-chain traceability at every stage of development.
// Our Approach
How We Deliver
Compliance rigor and integration velocity built into every module from schematic to shipment.
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Blue UAS-Aligned Foundation
Built on cleared architectures (Silvus, ARK, Unusual Machines) with our integration and compliance layer added.
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Manufacturing Discipline
Targeting AS9100D, IPC-A-610 Class 3, MIL-STD awareness from day one.
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Speed to Capability
Relationship-first integration support for existing platforms.
// Command Team
Leadership
Experienced operators building auditable domestic supply chains for defense unmanned systems.
Brian Elliott
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Antonio Hallak
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist
Chuck Griffith
VP of Marketing
Advisors
Sovereign Skies Defense is supported by a growing team of advisors with deep expertise in defense acquisition, manufacturing, and national security. Additional team members and advisors will be announced as the company scales.
// Operating Principles
Our Principles
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Precision
Every specification, interface, and attestation is engineered to the highest standard.
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Integrity
Full transparency in supply-chain documentation and compliance claims.
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Speed to Capability
We prioritize rapid, auditable integration over unnecessary reinvention.
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Traceability as Differentiator
Documented compliance is not a checkbox — it is our core product.
// Footprint
Headquartered in the Charlotte Defense Corridor
Strategic location in a region with established defense manufacturing expertise, enabling close collaboration with primes and rapid iteration.
North Carolina
35.5849° N · 80.8101° W
HQ PIN
North Carolina
Charlotte MetroDefense Corridor
// Engage
Join Our Mission
Professional inquiries for talent, integration partners, and strategic investment.
Talent
Join the team building the next generation of compliant defense components.
Partners & Primes
Request technical specifications or integration support.
Investors
Inquiries regarding partnership or investment opportunities.