Mid-SizeVirginiaLast reviewed September 2026

Rebellion Defense

Develops AI-powered sensing and mission software to detect and counter threats to defense and critical infrastructure.

Overview

An AI and sensing company that builds products for national security. Its Iris software supports U.S. Navy target recognition and battlespace awareness, and the Navy expanded that contract in April 2025. The company now brands itself simply as Rebellion and markets an "intelligence shield" that combines radar, AI, and software to protect critical infrastructure such as data centers from drones, severe weather, and other threats. It went through layoffs and a change of chief executive in 2023.

AI Outlook

Leading

Rebellion Defense is an AI-first company whose core products use machine learning to process sensor data and deliver real-time battlefield intelligence.

Student Hiring

Internship ProgramEntry-Level FriendlyClearance Required