HawkEye 360
Defense and Space ManufacturingVirginia, United States201-500 Employees
Based in Herndon, Virginia, HawkEye 360 operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. Founded in 2015, the company develops a space-based collection platform that detects, geolocates, and characterizes radio frequency emissions from around the world. This capability is intended to provide defense, intelligence, and national security customers with timely, decision-support insights and early warning indicators for the US government and its allies. The company employs hundreds of people. Positioned as a space analytics provider, HawkEye 360 combines space-based data gathering with signal processing and AI-powered analytics to translate RF spectrum information into actionable intelligence. Its customers include defense, intelligence, and national security entities seeking stronger domain awareness and faster decision cycles. In 2026, HawkEye 360 announced a contract with NASA to support research into space-to-space communications, reflecting ongoing collaboration with government space initiatives.