Azak

What Azak does

AZAK Inc. is a Denver-based defense technology company that designs and manufactures self-contained electric wheel modules in which the motor, battery, and drive controls are housed entirely inside the wheel below the center point. Its two product lines are the S26, a 26-inch mobility wheel delivering up to 588 lb-ft of torque and 600-1,500 lbs of payload capacity for tactical and defense applications, and the S48, a 48-inch heavy-payload wheel (up to 10,000 lbs) positioned for industrial warehouse and logistics use. The architecture, protected by 16 issued patents, enables vehicles to be built without a traditional drivetrain or frame, with wheels that can be swapped, replaced, or reconfigured in seconds via the company's Quick Connect Technology.

The company sells its wheel systems and integrated unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platforms primarily to the U.S. Army and Special Operations Forces through a direct enterprise field sales motion, supported by participation in Army programs including xTechOverwatch and exercises such as Operation Jailbreak at Fort Carson. Revenue mechanics are quote-based hardware sales structured under multi-year defense contracts. AZAK has built a partner ecosystem with Havoc (autonomy, via a 2026 MOU), Allen Control Systems, Leonardo DRS, Picogrid, and Anduril, demonstrated by the rapid build of a counter-UAS ground platform in under 48 hours. Founded in 2022, AZAK remains privately held with 11-50 employees and raised approximately $7.47M in 2025 to fund continued development and expansion of its wheel-centric platform.

Name

Azak

Legal name

AZAK Inc.

Website

https://azak.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AZAK is a Denver-based defense technology company that builds self-contained electric wheel modules integrating motor, battery, and controls inside the wheel. It sells S26 and S48 wheels and unmanned ground vehicle platforms primarily to the U.S. Army and Special Operations Forces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Wheel Modules / Autonomous Ground Vehicle Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Axle, Differential & Final Drive Manufacturing (Front/Rear/E-axle housings) (IMACAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (Light/Medium/Heavy) (IMABAJAK), Gearmotors, Gearboxes & Speed Reducers (IMAGACAF)

Keywords

• Electric wheel modules
• Autonomous ground vehicles
• Modular mobility systems
• Defense robotics
• Unmanned ground platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Autonomous Wheel System Sales: AZAK generates revenue through the sale of its proprietary wheel modules (S26, S48) and complete autonomous ground vehicle platforms. The company sells directly to defense customers including U.S. Army and Special Operations Forces units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AZAK designs and sells self-contained electric wheel modules (the S26 26-inch and S48 48-inch) that integrate the motor, battery, and drive controls entirely within the wheel below the center point. These Quick Connect wheels can be attached without tools to any chassis or platform to instantly create modular unmanned ground vehicles and heavy-payload material handling systems for defense, tactical, and industrial customers.

Product overview

AZAK offers a portfolio of self-propelled wheel modules that house all drive components (motor, battery, controls) within the wheel itself, enabling total design freedom for vehicle chassis. The S26 (26-inch) is a mature product targeting defense and tactical applications with modular payload configurations for autonomous ground systems. The S48 (48-inch) is a larger wheel designed for industrial heavy-lift applications supporting up to 10,000 lbs payload, serving as an alternative to traditional forklifts. Both products share the same Quick Connect Technology enabling rapid attachment to any platform without additional components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• S26 Wheel The S26 is a 26-inch self-contained wheel module that houses the motor, battery, and drive controls entirely inside the wheel below the center point. It delivers 588 lb-ft of constant torque in a four-wheel configuration, supports 600-1,500 lbs payload, achieves up to 60 miles range and 1.5 hours runtime, fits 99 wheels and 24 frames in a single 463L pallet, and supports wireless, tethered, or autonomous control modes with an IP67 rating. It is sold to defense and tactical customers for use in modular unmanned ground vehicle platforms.
• S48 Wheel The S48 is a 48-inch diameter, 24-inch wide self-contained wheel module designed for heavy-payload applications up to 10,000 lbs. It features a brushless DC motor, Li-Ion battery, active cooling, CAN control, 460 lb-ft torque, and operates across a -35F to 120F temperature range with a 1-hour maximum charge time. It is positioned as a heavy-payload industrial wheel that takes a single pallet position versus the incumbent 10K AT Forklift's four positions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platform built and operational in under 48 hours during Operation Jailbreak exercise
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HavoccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026AZAK and Havoc signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly produce and scale small autonomous ground systems. The partnership was formalized after demonstrating a fully operational counter-UAS platform built in fewer than 48 hours at the U.S. Army's Operation Jailbreak. The platform combines AZAK's high-mobility wheel chassis with Havoc's collaborative autonomy software.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Havoc: Havoc builds collaborative autonomy software for autonomous ground systems and is AZAK's signed MOU partner for joint production of small autonomous ground platforms. Direct competitor and collaborator in the defense UGV space.
• Swarmbotics AI: Swarmbotics AI won the main xTechOverwatch contract in 2025 — competing head-to-head with AZAK for Army autonomous ground vehicle programs and operating in the same defense UGV procurement pipeline.
• Ghost Robotics (Anduril): Ghost Robotics builds legged and wheeled unmanned ground vehicles for defense and security customers. It was acquired by Anduril and is a direct competitor in the defense autonomous ground vehicle category, even though Anduril is also an AZAK partner.
• Scout AI: Scout AI was a fellow xTechOverwatch finalist alongside AZAK, working on autonomous ground system capabilities for defense applications — directly comparable in stage, customer, and program participation.
• TERN: TERN was also recognized at the xTechOverwatch finals alongside AZAK for autonomous capabilities, making it a direct competitor for Army autonomous ground vehicle procurement opportunities.

Broad incumbents

• Anduril Industries: Anduril is a broad defense prime with a large portfolio spanning autonomy, counter-UAS, and now ground vehicles (via Ghost Robotics). It is both an AZAK partner and a potential competitor as it expands into UGVs.
• Rheinmetall Mission Master: Rheinmetall's Mission Master is an established autonomous wheeled ground vehicle family used by NATO militaries. It competes with AZAK in the autonomous tactical wheeled vehicle category for defense customers.
• HDT Global: HDT Global produces tactical wheeled vehicles and unmanned ground systems for defense and homeland security. Comparable to AZAK in targeting Army logistics and tactical mobility missions.
• Leonardo DRS: Leonardo DRS is a mid-tier defense electronics prime that contributed radar and sensing capabilities to AZAK's counter-UAS demonstration. It is a potential integration partner and adjacent competitor in Army ground vehicle electronics.

Emerging players

• Picogrid: Picogrid contributed autonomous driving and systems integration to the Operation Jailbreak demonstration with AZAK. It operates in the adjacent autonomous systems integration space for defense.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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