DEFENDER LLC

Nottingham, MD · Defense · Private

Quantum360 optical sensor—a 360-degree real-time imaging device with geolocation, AI-powered object detection/classification, and tactical data integration for airborne platforms

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · defender-ai.com

Sector: Defense
Headquarters: Nottingham, MD
Total capital: $275K

Federal grants: $50K; 1 award · 2021; Rank in peer group#66 of 129
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $225K; 2 awards · Homeland Security, Defense; Rank in Defense#832 of 1442
Granted patents: 1; 1 pending · first 2023; Rank in peer group#30 of 129

Capital timeline

Latest events

May 2023Federal contractDefense · Panoramic Optical Drone Detection And Jamming$75K
May 2022Federal contractHomeland Security · Dhs SBIR 22.1 Phase I Topic 7: Develop Low-cost Device To Ensure That Following A Mass Casualty Incident , Comprehensive Location And Recovery Details Of Human Remains Are Recorded At The Point Of Discovery And Tracked. Reference Topic Pr: STPR-06489$150K
Apr 2021Federal grantDefense · Phase I · 360 AI Deep Learning framework for surveillance, targeting and navigation$50K

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Standing among 129 peers

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Defense · Device

Federal grantsBelow median
Granted patents#30 · top 23%

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What it has protected

USPTO · 1 granted of 2

Aug 1, 2023GrantedSystem And Method For Detecting Objects In Video ImagesUSPTOUS 11,715,230
PendingSystem And Method For Detecting Objects In Video ImagesUSPTOApplication 63088231

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Regulatory activity · Defense

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11 Jun 2026Danger Zone; Waters of Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay in the Vicinity of the Naval Support Activity AnnapolisEngineers Corps
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; IntroductionNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation: Trade Agreements ThresholdsNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; Small Entity Compliance GuideNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
27 Aug 2025Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; Small Entity Compliance GuideNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
27 Aug 2025Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; IntroductionNational Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Sources

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Data freshness

SEC Form D filings through Oct 23, 2026. SBIR and STTR awards through Oct 21, 2026.