What Profense does

Profense, LLC is an Arizona-based aviation and defense company founded in 2012 that designs, manufactures, and supports rotary-barrel weapon systems for U.S. and allied foreign military customers. The company holds 18 awarded and 36 pending U.S. and international patents and is the sole manufacturer of internationally patented multi-barrel weapon technology. Its registered U.S. government contractor status (CAGE code 6TJG0) and National Stock Number (NSN) assignments enable it to sell through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) channels to defense forces in 30+ countries.

The company's product line centers on the PF M134, an electrically driven (24 VDC), mechanically actuated Gatling-style machine gun capable of sustained fire at 3,000 rounds per minute (±10%) with optional dual-rate selection (1,500 or 3,000 RPM via a digital GCU), and the PF 556, a lighter and more compact descendant built on the same patented technology with a programmable digital GCU and brushless motor control for precise weapon and ammunition management. Adjacent offerings include tailored training programs (operator, maintenance, armorer, and advanced weapons employment from air, land, or sea platforms) and OEM custom-development services spanning rapid prototyping to full-rate production. Several additional products (PF 50, PF Articulated Response Mount, PF Small Arms) are described as under development.

The revenue model is hardware-centric: weapon system unit sales to government and allied military buyers through DCS and FMS procurement channels, complemented by professional services revenue from training and build-to-specification OEM work. Pricing is determined via government contracting rather than public listing, and the company holds ISO 9001-2015 quality management certification. With 11-50 employees, no disclosed institutional funding, and a privately held ownership structure, Profense operates as a focused niche defense supplier.

Name

Profense

Legal name

Profense, LLC

Website

https://profense.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Profense, LLC designs, manufactures, and supports patented rotary-barrel Gatling-style weapon systems for U.S. and allied foreign military customers across 30+ countries via Direct Commercial Sales and Foreign Military Sales channels, augmented by training and OEM services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Weapon Systems (Military Hardware)

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993), Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Precision Strike & Fire Control Systems (IMABAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Electronics for Weapons (IMABAGAH), Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG)

Keywords

• Rotary weapon systems
• Defense manufacturing
• Military machine guns
• Aerospace defense components
• Weapon system training

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Weapon Systems Sales: Sale of PF M134 and PF 556 Gatling-style rotary machine gun systems to domestic and foreign military customers through Direct Commercial Sales and Foreign Military Sales channels. Hardware sales with associated documentation and initial support.
2. Training Services: Comprehensive training programs including operator training, maintenance training, armorer-level training, and advanced weapons employment training for air, land, and sea platforms. Classes tailored to customer requirements based on skill sets and experience levels.
3. OEM Solutions: Custom weapon system development from rapid prototyping to full rate production. Profense offers build-to-specification services for complex challenges, leveraging over fifty years of weapon system experience across rotary, sea, and ground-based solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Profense designs, manufactures, and supports rotary barrel Gatling-style weapon systems — principally the PF M134 electrically driven, mechanically actuated machine gun (3,000 RPM sustained, optional Dual Rate 1500/3000 RPM digital GCU) and the PF 556 lighter compact variant with brushless motor control — for U.S. and allied foreign military customers via Direct Commercial Sales and Foreign Military Sales channels. The company also delivers hands-on operator, maintenance, armorer, and advanced weapons employment training for air, land, and sea platforms, and provides OEM Solutions spanning rapid prototyping to full rate production of complex weapon systems.

Product overview

Profense is an Aviation and Defense Company offering a portfolio of precision rotary machine gun systems built on patented technology. The core product line includes the PF M134 Gatling-style machine gun (the original flagship product) and the PF 556 (a lighter, more compact descendant with advanced digital GCU control). Both products share patented rotary barrel technology with programmable fire rate capabilities. The company also provides Training Programs for operator/maintenance instruction and OEM Solutions for custom manufacturing. Additional products (PF 50, PF Articulated Response Mount, PF Small Arms) are under development. Profense holds 18 U.S. and International patents and is registered with U.S. Government agencies for domestic and foreign military sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PF M134 Gatling-Style Machine Gun The Profense® M134 is an electrically driven (24 VDC), mechanically actuated Gatling-style machine gun with a sustained rate of fire of 3,000 rounds per minute (±10%). It is optionally equipped with a Dual Rate digitally controlled GCU that allows the operator to select either 1500 RPM or 3000 RPM rate of fire. It is designed for U.S. and allied foreign military customers purchasing through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for use on air, land, and sea platforms.
• PF 556 Weapon System The PF 556 is a lighter weight and more compact system descended from the PF M134, using the same patented technology and aerospace manufacturing processes. It is equipped with a fully programmable digital Gun Control Unit (GCU) that incorporates full brushless motor control of the weapon and the ammunition booster, allowing precise weapon and ammunition quantity management. It is targeted at U.S. and allied foreign military customers for air, land, and sea platform integration.
• Training Programs for Profense Weapon Systems Hands-on training services covering proper operation and maintenance of Profense weapon systems, ranging from initial operator training and initial maintenance training to advanced armorer-level tasks and advanced weapons employment from air, land, or sea platforms. Classes are tailored to customer requirements based on student skill sets and experience levels, and are intended for military and defense force customers who purchase Profense hardware.
• OEM Solutions (Custom Weapon System Development) Custom weapon system development and manufacturing services that span rapid prototyping to full rate production, incorporating rotary, sea, and ground-based solutions. Offered under the positioning "You Want It. We Can Build It." and intended for defense OEMs and system integrators needing bespoke complex weapon system solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustained rate of fire of 3,000 rounds per minute (+/- 10%)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lockheed Martin: U.S. defense prime with rotary-wing platforms (Sikorsky) and integrated weapon systems — a comparable buyer/partner profile even though it does not directly compete in standalone rotary weapons.
• Northrop Grumman: Major U.S. defense prime supplying weapon stations, integrated combat systems, and precision strike platforms — addresses overlapping military customer base though via larger platform contracts rather than standalone weapons.
• BAE Systems: Global defense prime with ordnance and small/medium-caliber weapons offerings; competes for similar defense procurement dollars and brings platform-integration capabilities that small specialists like Profense lack.
• FN Herstal: Belgian defense manufacturer of small arms, machine guns (including deFNder medium-caliber), and integrated weapon stations — comparable business model supplying rotary and crew-served weapons to NATO and allied militaries.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics and systems integrator offering remote weapon stations and precision fire control systems — comparable digital GCU/precision-fire-control integration capability for military customers.
• General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems: Defense prime with a broad small/medium-caliber weapons and ammunition portfolio including legacy M134 production; competes with Profense for rotary-weapon and ammunition system awards across U.S. and allied militaries.
• Rheinmetall: European defense prime with weapons and ammunition divisions producing medium-caliber systems (e.g., Oerlikon), broadly comparable in serving global defense customers with crew-served and platform-mounted weapons.

Direct peers

• Garwood Industries: Manufactures rotary/minigun systems and supporting electronics for airborne, ground, and maritime platforms — a direct niche competitor with overlapping customer set in the rotary weapon category.
• Dillon Aero: Specializes in M134D-H and similar electrically driven Gatling-style rotary machine guns used on military helicopters and vehicles — directly competing with Profense's PF M134 in the same product category and customer base.

Others

• Magpul Industries: Small-arms accessory and component manufacturer serving military and law enforcement; adjacent to Profense's training and sustainment ecosystem though not a direct rotary-weapon competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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