Singularity Defense

Singularity Defense is a Los Angeles-based startup focused on developing and manufacturing low-cost, scalable air defense systems. The company, which came out of stealth mode in July 2026, aims to address the growing threat of inexpensive drones and missiles on the modern battlefield by producing missile-based interceptors at a volume and cost that traditional defense manufacturing cannot match. The company was co-founded by CEO Jack Oswald and COO Shail Giroux. Oswald’s motivation to start the company came after a visit to Ukraine, where he met with air defense commanders and soldiers affected by the conflict. This experience prompted him to build a more effective and accessible air defense system to counter threats like glide bombs and strike systems. The founding team comprises engineers with backgrounds from prominent technology and defense companies including SpaceX, Tesla, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, as well as experienced military operators. Singularity Defense's core business revolves around the in-house design, development, and production of its interceptor systems. By controlling all subsystems and sourcing commercial components, the company avoids the supply chain bottlenecks typical of the defense industry. Its manufacturing process is modeled on automotive assembly line principles to facilitate rapid production scaling. The company maintains an aggressive development cycle, with multiple flight tests conducted each month to continuously iterate on hardware and software designs. On July 14, 2026, Singularity announced it had raised an oversubscribed $80 million Series A funding round at a $400 million valuation. The round was led by Khosla Ventures and Felicis, with participation from seed investors AE Ventures and NEA, alongside other firms such as Harpoon, Menlo Ventures, Y Combinator, and Soma Capital. This funding is intended to provide the resources necessary to scale production and meet the urgent demand for their technology. The company actively engages in lobbying efforts to secure federal contracts and funding from the Department of Defense, highlighting its strategy to integrate its technology into major U.S. defense initiatives. Keywords: air defense systems, missile interceptors, counter-drone technology, defense manufacturing, aerospace, military technology, battlefield defense, ground-launched interceptors, autonomous systems, defense-tech, national security, Jack Oswald, Shail Giroux, Khosla Ventures, Felicis, AE Ventures, NEA, Anduril, SpaceX