What Accelint does

Accelint is a U.S. defense technology company founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with 501-1,000 employees across approximately 10 offices in the U.S. and a new USV integration facility in Panama City Beach, Florida. The company designs and delivers AI-enabled autonomy, command and control (C2), sensors and ISR, training and simulation, and mission support services to the U.S. Department of Defense, allied nations, and defense prime contractors. Its core product portfolio includes the MV-20 Small Unmanned Surface Vessel (a modular, long-endurance autonomous surface platform with 1,300+ nautical mile range), the Garda C2 command and control platform deployed internationally, and the Neo Mission Command Interface that serves as the UI layer for programs such as the U.S. Army's NGC2. Sub-products span AI-powered adaptive training (integrated with i3's Virtual Training Suite for the $31M Navy BEE program), the WingMAN spatial disorientation trainer, the SkyFall parachute descent trainer, C3ARESYS AR-based combat casualty care training, AiRAssist airfield damage assessment, Jericho causal-reasoning algorithms, and EpEx for UAS decision explanation.

Accelint's business model is built on long-cycle defense procurement: revenue comes primarily from U.S. government contracts (IDIQ vehicles including the $151B-ceiling SHIELD award with the Missile Defense Agency, SBIR Phase III awards, and task orders), prime contractor teaming arrangements (Lockheed Martin NGC2, Northrop Grumman Beacon/Talon IQ), and Foreign Military Sales to allied nations including Malaysia ($10M coastal surveillance), Morocco, Azerbaijan, and seven African nations ($1.1M MDA task order). GTM motion combines enterprise field sales to government program offices with event-driven field validation through demonstrations at Modern Day Marine, Talon IQ flight tests, and Lightning Surge exercises. Operating subsidiaries include Forward Slope Inc., Highbury Defense Group, Soar Technology LLC, Systems Innovation Engineering LLC, and the acquired Hypergiant Industries brand. Since May 2026, Accelint has operated as a subsidiary within Lyntris following its unification with Vitesse Systems.

Name

Accelint

Legal name

Accelint LLC

Website

https://accelint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Technology Solutions

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK), Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Flight Control Computers & Autopilot Systems (IMABAFAA)

Keywords

• Autonomous defense systems
• Command and control software
• Unmanned surface vessels
• Military AI solutions
• Defense sensor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Government Contracts: Revenue primarily from U.S. Department of Defense contracts including IDIQ contracts, SBIR Phase III awards, and task orders through primes like Lockheed Martin. Long-cycle procurement with defense agencies requiring mission-critical systems integration.
2. SHIELD IDIQ Contract: $151 billion ceiling IDIQ contract with Missile Defense Agency for software, systems, and engineering solutions for multi-domain missile defense missions.
3. SBIR Phase III Training Contract: $31 million Phase III SBIR contract for Navy Basic Electricity and Electronics virtual training program under Ready, Relevant Learning initiative.
4. International Defense Contracts: Foreign military sales and security cooperation programs through government channels for international partners including Malaysia ($10M), seven African nations ($1.1M), and allied military forces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Accelint develops and delivers AI-enabled autonomous systems, command and control (C2) platforms, sensors and ISR solutions, training and simulation systems, and readiness and logistics capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations. The company sells named products including the MV-20 small unmanned surface vessel, the Garda C2 command and control platform, the Neo mission command interface, and specialized AI tools such as AiRAssist, LinGo, EpEx, Adaptive Training Services, WingMAN, SkyFall, C3ARESYS, and Jericho.

Product overview

Accelint is a defense technology company that delivers AI, autonomy, and mission systems across multiple domains. The company offers an integrated portfolio of solutions organized into five core solution areas (Autonomous Solutions, C2 & Decision Superiority, Sensors & ISR, Training and Simulation, and Readiness & Logistics) supported by three foundational capabilities (Mission Command Interface/Neo, Data & AI, and Mission Support Services). Key products include the MV-20 Small Unmanned Surface Vessel for maritime autonomous operations, the Garda C2 command and control platform, and the Mission Command Interface (Neo) providing operator-first UI. The company also delivers specialized sub-products including WingMAN spatial disorientation training, SkyFall parachute descent trainer, C3ARESYS AR-based combat casualty care training, and various AI-powered capabilities such as Jericho causal reasoning, EpEx behavior explanation, and adaptive training services. Accelint and Vitesse Systems unified under the Lyntris name in May 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MV-20: Small unmanned surface vessel (sUSV) platform designed for multi-mission autonomous operations in contested maritime environments with modular payload bays and open architecture.
• Garda C2
• Guarda C2
• Neo
• SkyFall
• WingMAN

Products and services

• MV-20 Small Unmanned Surface Vessel (sUSV) A modular, long-endurance autonomous surface vessel designed for forward deployment with below-deck payload bays, UMAA-compliant open architecture interfaces, diesel-efficient range exceeding 1,300 nautical miles, and a self-righting aluminum hull. Supports rapid mission reconfiguration for ISR, electronic warfare, communications relay, counter-UAS, and limited strike operations in contested maritime environments.
• Garda C2 Command and Control Platform Command and control platform deployed across distributed operational sites. Provides common operating picture, intelligence displays, operational planning, meteorological displays, multi-site/multi-sensor track management, alert zones, and contact documentation for maritime surveillance and border security operations.
• Mission Command Interface (Neo) Operator-first mission command interface providing intuitive systems that reduce operator load, accelerate performance, and drive mission success with control and clarity. Serves as the UI layer for NGC2 and other C2 programs with a reusable component library for rapid prototyping.
• Autonomous Solutions Intelligent autonomous systems that operate independently, navigating, sensing, and executing missions where humans cannot. Includes Combat Air Patrol autonomy, USV maritime autonomy, and multi-aircraft coordinated autonomous behaviors under the DARPA Air Combat Evolution program.
• C2 and Decision Superiority AI-powered command tools that synchronize command structures and enable assured, split-second decision making for joint all-domain operations. Includes JERIC2O battle management interface for the U.S. Air Force and mission command interfaces for NGC2.
• Sensors and ISR Integrated sensing solutions that detect, fuse, and visualize critical information for real-time awareness. Includes maritime domain awareness systems deployed across seven African nations, coastal surveillance for Malaysia, and multi-sensor track management.
• Training and Simulation Training systems that sharpen decision-making, build operator confidence, and ensure mission readiness. Includes adaptive training, spatial disorientation training, augmented reality combat casualty care training, AWACS communication training, and parachute descent training.
• Readiness and Logistics Smart systems that keep people and equipment available, agile, and mission-capable. Includes enterprise parts management, logistics analytics, and life cycle sustainment for defense fleets.
• WingMAN Spatial Disorientation Training Spatial disorientation training program for Navy pilots providing a playback system that allows instructors to quickly virtually recreate flight events from multiple perspectives for analysis and instruction.
• SkyFall Parachute Descent Trainer Next-generation immersive parachute descent trainer produced in partnership with AVT Simulation. Brings true-to-life descent modeling, performance analytics, and AI-driven feedback to airborne training for warfighters.
• C3ARESYS Combat Casualty Care Training Augmented reality-based combat casualty care training system that improves trainee decision-making, reduces instructor burden, and prepares forces for battlefield and first-responder missions.
• AiRAssist Airfield Damage Assessment Semi-automated system for rapid airfield damage and unexploded ordnance assessment combining AI-enabled computer vision with human-machine teaming for post-attack airfield scenarios.
• LinGo AWACS Communication Training Automated speech recognition and AI training system for AWACS communication that improves communication skills, builds operator confidence, and reduces instructor workload.
• EpEx Episodic Memory Reconstruction AFRL-funded system that reconstructs and visualizes UAS decision-making processes using episodic memory analysis, enabling operators to understand autonomous behavior and supporting testing and validation.
• Adaptive Training Services AI-powered adaptive training that guides students through courseware, tailoring content and feedback to individual needs. Integrated with high-fidelity 3D simulations and i3's Virtual Training Suite platform for the U.S. Navy Basic Electricity and Electronics school.
• Mission Support Services Field-proven expertise providing support throughout mission planning, execution, and sustainment. Includes software sustainment, engineering support, and operational analytics for defense customers.
• Combat Air Patrol (CAP) Autonomy Module Mission autonomy software demonstrating mid-flight software handoff capabilities aboard Northrop Grumman's Talon IQ testbed, enabling dynamic switching between AI systems during flight using modular open architecture.

Quantifiable outcome

• Payload swap time reduced from days/weeks to hours through modular open architecture design
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability18 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and supporting.

• ViasatkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Participation in Viasat Tactical Mission Fabric (TMF) demonstration at Modern Day Marine 2026, showcasing edge-to-cloud connectivity and AI-powered decision-making in contested network attack scenarios.
• NODA AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Partnership to deliver integrated USV capabilities for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps maritime operations. NODA AI provides orchestration platform for multi-asset coordination, combining with Accelint's MV-20 USV platform for distributed maritime operations in contested environments.
• Safran Federal SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Partnership providing electronic warfare and assured positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) capabilities integrated into MV-20 USV platform for resilient navigation in denied environments.
• StriveworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 25 February 2026Integration of Striveworks' AI Operations platform including sensor-agnostic automated target recognition (ATR) technology into MV-20 USV for AI-driven targeting and persistent maritime domain awareness.
• Northrop GrummancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Membership in Northrop Grumman's Beacon ecosystem for autonomous flight testing. Accelint validated Combat Air Patrol autonomy module aboard Talon IQ testbed demonstrating mid-flight software handoff capabilities.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam member on Lockheed Martin's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program, providing mission command interface for Army's data layer prototype validated through Pacific exercises.
• Applied IntuitionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCo-participant in Northrop Grumman Talon IQ program demonstrating hot-swapping of AI systems including Applied Intuition and Accelint mission autonomy software on same aircraft mid-flight.
• Shield AIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCo-participant in Northrop Grumman Talon IQ program demonstrating AI system interoperability for autonomous aircraft control.
• Integration Innovation Inc. (i3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for $31M Navy BEE virtual training program, combining Accelint's Adaptive Training Services with i3's Virtual Training Suite (VTS) platform.
• AVT SimulationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership producing SkyFall parachute descent trainer, combining Accelint's training expertise with AVT Simulation's immersive trainer capabilities.
• AWSkeyTechnology or IntegrationAWS Gov Cloud hosting for Navy Model Based Product Support system migration and TMF demonstration partner for contested network scenarios.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shield AI: Shield AI builds AI-piloted autonomous aircraft and autonomy software for defense, directly competing with Accelint in autonomous mission systems. They are co-participants in Northrop Grumman's Talon IQ program demonstrating AI interoperability for autonomous aircraft.
• Anduril Industries: Anduril develops AI-enabled autonomous defense systems across air, sea, and land domains, competing head-to-head with Accelint's autonomous solutions and C2 offerings. Both target DoD prime contractor and adjacent allied defense modernization programs.
• Applied Intuition: Applied Intuition provides autonomy software and simulation for defense and commercial autonomous systems, directly comparable to Accelint's Mission Autonomy and Neo capabilities. They co-participated with Accelint in Northrop Grumman's Talon IQ mid-flight AI handoff demonstration.
• Parsons Corporation: Parsons delivers defense and intelligence solutions including C2, missile defense, and autonomous systems integration. Like Accelint, Parsons serves MDA, Army, and allied customers through mission-focused defense technology programs.

Broad incumbents

• Palantir Technologies: Palantir provides large-scale data fusion, AI, and decision-support platforms to DoD and allies. Its Gotham and AIP offerings overlap with Accelint's C2 and Data & AI capabilities but at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio reach.
• Leidos: Leidos is a major defense and IT services prime serving DoD and intelligence customers across C2, logistics, and ISR. It competes with Accelint for similar government contract vehicles and program offices, though at significantly larger scale.
• SAIC: SAIC delivers IT, engineering, and defense solutions including mission systems, C2, and autonomy-adjacent work for DoD. It is a scale incumbent with overlapping capabilities to Accelint across federal defense and intelligence customers.
• CACI International: CACI provides defense and intelligence technology services including C2, electronic warfare, and mission systems. It serves many of the same DoD program offices as Accelint and competes for similar IDIQ contract task orders.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton delivers defense AI, analytics, and engineering services to DoD and intelligence agencies, with adjacent offerings to Accelint's Data & AI and Mission Support Services. As a broad consulting and tech incumbent, it competes for similar enterprise defense contracts.

Emerging players

• Saronic Technologies: Saronic builds autonomous surface vessels for the U.S. Navy and allied maritime forces, directly overlapping with Accelint's MV-20 USV program. As a venture-backed emerging player, it represents a focused competitor in the Navy's distributed maritime operations priority area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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