We're a veteran-founded team building software that makes running modern applications on military systems actually work. Most of us came from the Department of Defense, so we know firsthand how painful it is to get mission-critical software into air-gapped, classified environments. We started Defense Unicorns because we were tired of seeing the people protecting our country struggle with outdated tools and impossible delivery processes. Our platform, UDS (Unicorn Delivery Service), bundles once and deploys anywhere - from cloud to edge, satellites to submarines.
We believe in open source as a strategic advantage, not just a development philosophy. Our tools like Zarf, Pepr, and Lula solve real DoD problems: getting software into disconnected environments, automating compliance, and managing Kubernetes clusters at the tactical edge. We're not just building products; we're working to make software a strategic deterrent that advances freedom around the globe. The team includes former service members, engineers who helped build Kessel Run and Platform One, and people who've lived the problems we're solving.