What General Defense does

General Defense Corp is a privately held Florida-registered defense contractor established in 2005, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale with a principal office in Davie, FL. The company supplies defense, aerospace, and security equipment to the United States Government and its Allies, with management operating across more than 15 countries. Its product portfolio spans NATO-standard and Warsaw Pact-compatible (Non-Standard Ammunition / Non-Standard Weapon) systems across ten lines: GNSS/INS Guidance Kits that convert conventional munitions into precision-guided weapons, the EMOC 120/81 Remote Mortar Carrier, Naval Remote Weapon Stations, a full spectrum of small/medium/large caliber ammunition, infantry weapons, anti-personnel and anti-tank launchers, special ammunition, and counter-drone systems.

The commercial model is enterprise field sales to sovereign buyers. Contracts are negotiated directly with US Government and Allied Government procurement agencies on a multi-year basis, with no public pricing disclosed. Differentiated sourcing is enabled by direct access to Eastern European defense factories and multiple regional storage facilities, supporting competitive pricing and on-time delivery for sensitive military equipment. Operations are underpinned by an extensive federal licensing stack — BATF Type 10, 11, 20, 23, SOT 61, 62, and DoS DDTC broker/manufacturer/exporter registrations — alongside ISO 9001:2015 certification achieved in April 2020. International reach is anchored by offices in Madrid, Sofia, Bucharest, Bogota, Santiago, and Panama City, providing access to European and Latin American procurement channels.

The firm is founder-led under President Carlos Davidov with a reported headcount of 1-10 employees, no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no completed funding rounds or M&A activity in the available record.

Name

General Defense

Legal name

General Defense Corp

Website

https://generaldefense.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

General Defense Corp is a privately held Florida defense contractor supplying ammunition, infantry weapons, precision guidance kits, remote weapon stations, and counter-drone systems to the US Government and its Allies, with differentiated sourcing reach into Eastern European defense factories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992), Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Artillery, Mortar & Tank Munitions (IMABAHAH), Tactical & Strategic Missile Systems (IMABAHAB), Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Electronics for Weapons (IMABAGAH), Turrets, Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) & Armament Integration (IMABAJAI)

Keywords

• Defense equipment supply
• Military ammunition manufacturing
• Precision-guided munitions
• Infantry weapons systems
• Government defense contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lauderdale By The Sea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Equipment Sales: Sales of defense, aerospace, security, NATO, NSA, NSW (Warsow Pact) military equipment to US Government and Allies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

General Defense Corp manufactures and supplies military hardware to the US Government and Allied Governments, including precision guidance kits, remote mortar carriers, naval remote weapon stations, a full spectrum of small/medium/large caliber ammunition (NATO and Warsaw Pact/NSA/NSW), infantry weapons, anti-personnel and anti-tank launchers, special ammunition, and counter-drone systems. The company combines licensed domestic manufacturing and import/export operations with direct access to Eastern European defense factories and worldwide air/ocean freight logistics.

Product overview

General Defense Corp is a Florida-registered defense contractor established in 2005, providing a comprehensive portfolio of military equipment and services. The company operates a multi-category product portfolio structured around: (1) Guidance Kits for converting conventional munitions into precision-guided weapons; (2) the EMOC 120/81 Remote Mortar Carrier; (3) Naval Remote Weapon Stations; (4) a complete spectrum of ammunition across all calibers — Small Caliber Ammunition (pistol to heavy machine gun calibers), Medium Caliber Ammunition (aircraft guns, air defense, grenade launchers), and Large Caliber Ammunition (RPGs, aviation rockets, Grad rockets, mortar, artillery, and ATGMs); (5) Infantry Weapons (pistols, submachine guns, assault rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles); (6) Anti-Personnel and Anti-Tank Launchers (UBGLs, shoulder-fired launchers, ATGM launchers, mortars, recoilless launchers); (7) Special Ammunition; and (8) Drone Defense Systems. Products span both NATO-standard and Warsaw Pact-compatible (NSA/NSW) systems. The company supplies the US Government and its Allies worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guidance Kits GPS/INS guidance kits that convert conventional artillery munitions into precision-guided munitions (PGMs) for government and military customers.
• EMOC 120/81 Remote Mortar Carrier Remote-controlled mortar carrier system capable of deploying 120mm and 81mm mortar ammunition for vehicle-mounted applications.
• Naval Remote Weapon Stations Remote-controlled weapon stations for naval platforms enabling precision targeting and engagement from protected positions.
• Small Caliber Ammunition Range of small caliber ammunition including 9x18mm, 9x19mm, 5.45x39mm, 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, 7.62x51mm, 7.62x54Rmm, 12.7x99mm, 12.7x108mm, and 14.5x114mm calibers in configurations such as ball, AP, tracer, API, blank, match, and SLAP.
• Medium Caliber Ammunition Medium caliber ammunition including aircraft gun ammunition (23x115mm, 30x165mm), air defense ammunition, under-barrel launched grenades (40mm), low velocity grenade launcher ammunition (40x46mm), and high velocity automatic grenade launcher ammunition (40x53mm).
• Large Caliber Ammunition Large caliber ammunition encompassing rocket-propelled grenades (RPG-7 series, RPG-22 NETTO), aviation rockets (S-5KP, S-8KOM), Grad rockets (122mm), mortar ammunition (60mm, 81mm, 82mm, 120mm), artillery ammunition (100mm, 130mm, 152mm), and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM - Konkurs, Factoryia, Fagot).
• Infantry Weapons Complete range of infantry weapons including 9x19mm duty pistols, submachine guns (9x18mm and 9x19mm), NSW and NATO assault rifles, squad automatic weapons (SAW), light and heavy machine guns, and sniper rifles.
• Anti-Personnel and Anti-Tank Launchers Launcher systems including 40mm under-barrel grenade launchers (UBGL), 30mm/40mm high/low velocity stand-alone launchers, shoulder-fired 40mm launchers, ATGM launchers, mortar launchers, and recoilless launchers.
• Special Ammunition Specialized ammunition products documented in the company briefing materials, covering non-standard and specialized munitions.
• Drone Defense Systems Counter-drone / counter-UAV systems for protection against unmanned aerial threats, supplied to government and military customers.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eastern European Defense FactoriescoreOthersDirect access to Eastern European defense factories for sourcing and manufacturing ammunition and weapons. Multiple storage facilities in Eastern Europe support logistics operations.
• Air Cargo and Ocean Freight Logistics ProvidersminorOthersProven experience in product transportation by Air Cargo and Ocean freight for defense equipment delivery worldwide.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• General Dynamics: Large US defense prime across combat vehicles (Abrams, Stryker), weapons systems, and ammunition. Overlaps with General Defense on armored vehicles, machine guns, and artillery ammunition, though at much larger scale and as a prime rather than specialty supplier.
• BAE Systems: Global defense prime with extensive US and UK munitions, weapons, and armored vehicle operations. Overlaps significantly on infantry weapons (e.g., BAE-produced small arms), artillery ammunition, and combat vehicles.

Direct peers

• RUAG: Swiss defense manufacturer of small, medium, and large caliber ammunition and weapon systems. Comparable as a multi-category ammunition specialist with international defense and government customer base.
• Chemring Group: UK-listed specialist in military munitions, countermeasures, and energetic materials. Comparable as a niche munitions-focused defense supplier with a similar product-line approach to specialty and non-standard ordnance.
• Poongsan Corporation: Korean manufacturer of small, medium, and large caliber ammunition, as well as artillery and tank rounds. Comparable as a multi-caliber ammunition specialist supplying both domestic and export military markets.
• KNDS: Franco-German armored vehicle and artillery manufacturer (formed from Nexter and KMW). Comparable in producing armored combat vehicles, artillery systems, and large-caliber ammunition, including tanks and howitzers.
• Rheinmetall: German defense prime with extensive ammunition (including large-caliber artillery, tank, and mortar), weapons, and armored vehicle portfolios. Comparable to General Defense as a multi-category munitions and weapons manufacturer, though at vastly greater scale and with NATO-focused production.
• Mesko: Polish state-owned manufacturer of small arms, artillery, and tank ammunition. Highly comparable as an Eastern European munitions supplier covering a broad caliber range and serving NATO and allied militaries.
• Nammo: Scandinavian (Norway/Finland/US) manufacturer of small, medium, and large caliber ammunition, shoulder-fired weapons, and rocket motors. Highly comparable product breadth and a similar mix of NATO-standard and Eastern European caliber munitions.

Emerging players

• Anduril Industries: US defense technology company focused on counter-UAS, autonomous systems, and AI-enabled defense products. Comparable to General Defense's Drone Defense Systems / Kentaurus counter-UAV product line, though Anduril is software/electronics-led rather than hardware-distributed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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