About Us

Pelican Defense Technologies develops advanced microelectronic, materials, and diagnostic solutions for defense and aerospace programs. We build mission-ready technologies—radiation diagnostic chips, survivability materials, micro- and nanoscale sensors, RF systems, MEMS components, and specialized test architectures—that give customers reliable performance in the harshest environments.

A Proven Track Record of Government & Commercial Success

Pelican Defense supports programs across the Department of Defense and the U.S. industrial base. We hold multiple federal contract vehicles and maintain a diverse private-sector customer base, developing hardware and technologies that transition into real systems.

Our management team has a demonstrated history of generating successful spin-out companies from federally funded R&D efforts—delivering long-term economic value to our customers, partners, and the American taxpayer.

Our Team

Pelican Defense brings together an interdisciplinary, all-U.S.-citizen engineering and research team specializing in:

  • Radiation effects and survivability
  • Micro- and nanofabrication
  • Materials science and advanced coatings
  • Embedded diagnostics and test chip development
  • RF and antenna systems
  • System architecture and test engineering

We operate where science meets product, helping defense programs turn innovative concepts into reliable, deployable capabilities.