Maritime Operations Group

What Maritime Operations Group does

Maritime Operations Group (MOG) is a privately held, veteran-owned defense company founded in 2023 and based in Washington, DC. It is the commercial owner and operator of a full-sized crewed conventional submarine offered to the U.S. Government under a 'Submarines-as-a-Service' model — positioning itself as the only technology company with a full-sized submarine host. The company packages four integrated service pillars: (1) Submarine-As-A-Service, the underlying asset and capability; (2) an RDT&E Platform that allows rapid partnering, design, test, iteration, and integration of undersea systems, with explicit emphasis on risk reduction for Team Submarine and autonomous systems integration; (3) Training Operations delivering realistic SOF, Anti-Submarine Warfare, and OPFOR training for U.S. air, surface, and undersea forces; and (4) Tailored Support for customized maritime defense requirements.

MOG generates revenue through managed-service and professional-service contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, and U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Pricing is quote-based and negotiated through government contracting channels rather than publicly disclosed. The company sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales, with no channel partners, no international footprint, and no commercial-customer segment identified. GTM is concentrated on direct engagement with DoD program offices and supported by a digital presence (website, LinkedIn, newsletter) and an Investor/DVC inquiry channel indicating active capital-raising.

MOG is co-founded and led by Patrick Nanson (CEO, 14-year undersea-community veteran) and Parker Stratton (President, 16-year veteran and former SOCOM Dry Combat Submersible pilot), supported by Head of Strategy Juan Martinez (20+ year Navy SEAL) and Fractional CFO Matthew Commons. The advisory bench includes Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler, Rear Admiral David Goggins, Rear Admiral Joe Servidio, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Halimah Najieb-Locke, and retired submarine commander Tim Poe. The company has secured a public endorsement from General (RET) Rich Clarke, 12th Commander of U.S. SOCOM. Revenue, funding, and customer contract values are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Maritime Operations Group

Legal name

Maritime Operations Group

Website

https://mog.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maritime Operations Group is a veteran-owned defense company that commercially owns and operates a full-sized crewed conventional submarine, offering Submarines-as-a-Service, RDT&E hosting, and SOF/ASW/OPFOR training to the U.S. DoD, Navy, and SOCOM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Defense Services

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Software, Mission Applications & Open Architecture (MOSA) Systems (IMABAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Cybersecurity & Networked OT Systems (IMAJAJAH)

Keywords

• Submarine defense services
• Undersea RDT&E
• Military training operations
• Naval warfare systems
• Government defense contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Submarine-as-a-Service Contracts: Commercial owner and operator of crewed, conventional submarines offered as-a-service to the US Government. Revenue generated through service contracts with DoD, Navy, and SOCOM for training, RDT&E, and operational support.
2. RDT&E Platform Services: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation services leveraging full-sized submarine host for rapid prototyping and integration of undersea systems for Team Submarine and autonomous systems.
3. Training Operations: Provides SOF, Anti-Submarine Warfare, and OPFOR training services for US military forces, generating revenue through training contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MOG is a commercial owner and operator of crewed, conventional submarines offered on a Submarines-as-a-Service model to the US Government. The company delivers three integrated service pillars on top of its full-sized submarine host: an RDT&E Platform for rapid prototyping and integration of undersea and autonomous systems, Training Operations for realistic SOF, ASW, and OPFOR exercises, and Tailored Support customized to specific customer maritime defense requirements.

Product overview

Maritime Operations Group (MOG) offers a unified submarine-as-a-service platform designed for US Government maritime defense needs. The core Submarine-As-A-Service offering serves as the primary product, while three supporting capability areas—RDT&E Platform, Training Operations, and Tailored Support—function as integrated service pillars within the same operational framework. Together, these services provide end-to-end submarine capability including research and development hosting, operational training for military forces, and customized support solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Submarine-As-A-Service Commercial submarine ownership and operator model providing crewed, conventional submarines-as-a-service to the US Government, serving as the infrastructure layer that bridges and enhances maritime security into the next generation.
• RDT&E Platform
• Training Operations
• Tailored Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Revolutionize DoD's approach to training, RDT&E, and operations for Navy and SOCOM

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Shield AI: Shield AI builds AI-piloted autonomous aircraft and is expanding into autonomous undersea systems for DoD and SOCOM. It is comparable to MOG as a venture-backed defense-tech company commercializing autonomy for special operations and naval customers, with overlapping end-buyers (Navy, SOCOM).
• Anduril Industries: Anduril is a venture-backed defense technology company that builds autonomous systems and sells commercial-style services and products to the DoD. It is directly comparable to MOG in applying a 'Silicon Valley as-a-service' commercial model to defense procurement, and it also pursues undersea autonomy, making it a relevant emerging peer.

Broad incumbents

• General Dynamics (Electric Boat): General Dynamics' Electric Boat subsidiary designs, builds, and maintains the US Navy's nuclear-powered submarine fleet. It is a broad incumbent comparable to MOG as the prime contractor for US Navy submarines, against which MOG positions its Submarines-as-a-Service and RDT&E offerings.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries: HII is the largest US military shipbuilder and operates Newport News Shipbuilding, which builds Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. It is a broad incumbent peer because it owns the submarine industrial base that MOG's RDT&E and training services ultimately support, and competes for the same DoD/Navy undersea dollars.
• Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin is a top US defense prime across undersea sensors, combat systems, and submarine-launched ballistic missiles, with deep Navy and SOCOM relationships. It is comparable as a broad incumbent in the same defense customer set and adjacent undersea warfare value chain MOG serves.
• Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman is a major US defense prime in undersea systems, autonomous maritime platforms, and naval ISR. It overlaps with MOG's customer base (US Navy, SOCOM) and competes for undersea autonomy and RDT&E budget lines.

Regional players

• thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS): TKMS builds Type 209/212/214 conventional submarines and is a lead contractor on AUKUS-related submarine programs. It is a regional peer because it competes in the same conventional submarine and AUKUS undersea space as MOG but serves allied navies outside the US.
• Saab (Kockums): Saab's Kockums unit designs and builds submarines (Gotland, A26) for the Swedish Navy and exports conventional submarines globally. It is a regional peer because it operates in the same conventional submarine space as MOG, but primarily serves non-US European and Indo-Pacific navies.

Direct peers

• Draken (formerly ATAC): Draken is the canonical 'Aviation-as-a-Service' company explicitly cited by MOG as a model. Draken provides adversary air, ISR, and training-as-a-service to the DoD and allied militaries using commercial-owned aircraft. It is the closest direct peer in commercial-owned-platform-as-a-service defense training.
• Serco Inc. Serco provides professional services, training, and RDT&E support to the US Navy, SOCOM, and other DoD customers. It is comparable to MOG as a government services firm delivering training and technical services to the same Navy/SOCOM buyer set, though at broader scale and without the submarine platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maritime-operations-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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