Vector

About Vector

Vector is a defense technology company that provides a "Modern Warfare-as-a-Service" model, delivering combat-ready unmanned systems to the U.S. military and its allies. The company was founded in 2024 by former elite military operators and technology experts to address the gap between the rapid evolution of modern warfare and the slower pace of traditional defense procurement. Vector specializes in low-cost, high-impact "attritable" drones and associated services, including training and systems integration, designed for rapid iteration and deployment on the front lines. The leadership team's direct battlefield experience is central to the company's strategy. CEO and co-founder Andy Yakulis is a former Army Special Operations Commander and pilot who experienced the shortcomings of military technology firsthand. He is joined by co-founders Matt Long, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Team Leader and Silver Star recipient, and George Matus, a drone technology entrepreneur and Thiel Fellow who previously founded Teal Drones. This founding team combines deep operational expertise with advanced engineering, enabling Vector to develop solutions directly tailored to warfighter needs. Vector's business model is centered on government contracting, primarily with clients like the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). The firm's flagship product is the "Hammer," a multi-use FPV (first-person view) drone capable of deep sensing and deep strike missions. A key feature of the Hammer is its fiber-optic integration, which allows it to operate in radio-jammed environments. In addition to hardware, the company provides comprehensive services including tactical integration, training based on the latest battlefield intelligence from global hotspots, and logistics. This service-based approach allows military units to access, upgrade, and replace drone technology without being locked into slow procurement cycles. Having raised $61 million in its Series A funding round, Vector has scaled rapidly, transitioning from a pure integrator to a vertically integrated manufacturer with facilities in Utah.