NUAIR Defense is a Division of NUAIR that combines the innovation of the commercial realm with the acceleration of defense.
Parent organization, NUAIR, is a nonprofit driving economic development through innovations in UAS and Advanced Air Mobility to safely integrate into the national airspace.
Funded through the continued support from Empire State Development and the State of New York, NUAIR's work focuses on empowering and enabling the next generation of aviation.
NUAIR Defense is a trusted accelerator where innovations are rigorously tested, validated, and integrated across air, land, maritime, and multi-domain operations to confidently deliver combat-ready systems and expertly trained operators at the speed of modern warfare.
PARTNERING WITH
TRUSTED BY
Your Mission, Our Expertise
A Collaborative Ecosystem, Not Just Another Technology Provider
Emerging defense technologies can tip the scales in modern conflicts—but limited resources and relentless threats make it nearly impossible to vet every solution. With time and budgets stretched thin, every second lost could be the difference between success and failure.
By slashing red tape and driving real-time modernization, we deliver combat-ready systems at the speed of modern warfare.
WHY NUAIR DEFENSE
From Concept to Frontline
Plug-and-Play System Validation
NUAIR Defense’s flexible environment lets you rapidly integrate and verify uncrewed systems—without the usual logistical hurdles.
BVLOS Multi-Domain Environment
Work within NUAIR's unique 450 square mile range to operationalize multi-domain systems and open new possibilities for defense and government missions.
Connecting DoD & Industry
We unite key stakeholders—innovators, government buyers, and end users—so cutting-edge solutions reach the warfighter faster.
USE CASES
Seamless Integration: Arrive with your platform, plug in, and start trials immediately.
Realistic Scenarios: Validate performance under air, land, and maritime conditions.
Accelerated Go-to-Market: Collect proof points quickly to win over customers and end users.
FAA-Certified Airspace: No chase aircraft or visual observers needed.
Safe & Compliant: 6,000+ mission-successful operations and a legacy for safety.
Ongoing Oversight: Receive continuous support from concept to daily operations.
Direct DoD Access: Seamlessly navigate the defense market with strategic introductions
Faster Adoption: Bypass typical bottlenecks, reducing time-to-field for disruptive tech.
Robust Network: Leverage our decade-plus of DoD collaboration and partnerships.
NUAIR Defense is a Division of NUAIR.
