Defense technology · Rapid fielding
Revolutionizing defense technology deployment
We are a leading partner in non-traditional engineering and technology development, dedicated to significantly shortening Department of Defense acquisition timelines.
Every engagement is driven by one priority: delivering warfighter-relevant solutions at the speed of need. Whether we're integrating commercial technology into joint exercises, conducting operational utility assessments, or training the people who will use a new system, innovation doesn't stop at the lab. It ends up in the hands of the people who need it most.
Services
From first assessment to field support
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01 Test and Evaluation Rigorously assessing performance, durability, and usability of defense technologies under realistic operational conditions.
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02 Cybersecurity Cyber hardening, cyber test and evaluation, and authorization support, from secure-by-design engineering to continuous readiness.
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03 Simulation and Analysis Cutting-edge computational models predicting performance and operational effectiveness in simulated environments.
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04 Technology Scouting Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies to enhance U.S. defense capabilities.
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05 Rapid Prototyping and Integration Streamlining the transition from concept to operational deployment within U.S. defense systems.
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06 Training and Field Support Comprehensive programs ensuring military personnel are fully prepared to operate advanced technologies.
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07 Community Outreach and Awareness Building strong relationships with communities, educational institutions, and stakeholders.
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08 Documentation Development and Management Thorough documentation supporting compliance, training, and continuous improvement.
Octavian
Runway-independent resupply
A hybrid VTOL UAV designed for the US Navy to accurately deliver payloads in austere environments where runways are not available.
- Endurance, Octavian 150
- 12+ hr
- Max payload
- 50 lb
- Two variants
- Group 2 & 3
Programs we support
Supporting the programs that move technology to the field
Beyond our own services and Octavian, Indigo supports programs that others run and build: the Pentagon's T-REX experimentation campaign and SpektreWorks' LUCAS drone.
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Hosted by OUSD(R&E) and the Indiana National Guard
T-REX
The Pentagon's recurring experimentation campaign in Indiana, where vendors showcase prototypes and test them alongside warfighters.
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Developed by SpektreWorks LUCAS A family of affordable one-way attack drones, built to put the cost curve back in America's favor.
Our approach
A multifaceted strategy, from initial analysis through deployment and continuous support
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Capability analysis
Rigorous modeling, simulation, and analysis to identify critical capability gaps and urgent operational needs within the battlespace.
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Technology scouting
Pinpointing the most effective existing technologies from commercial and government sectors that can be quickly adapted to fulfill operational demands.
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Rapid prototyping
Leveraging COTS and GOTS solutions for swift experimentation, testing, and evaluation to validate technologies under realistic conditions.
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Custom solutions
Engineering bespoke solutions that innovate beyond current market offerings when no existing technologies suffice.
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Seamless integration
Ensuring new technologies are integrated into existing systems, with comprehensive training programs for maximum field effectiveness.
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Operational support
Ongoing field support, assistance, and upgrades to enhance system performance and adapt to evolving threats.
Prior performance
Tested in exercises around the world
Indigo has tested and evaluated a wide variety of technologies utilized in exercises around the world.
- Stratospheric Balloon Systems
- High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAV
- Renewable Energy Sources
- Persistent Surveillance Systems
- Unmanned Systems
- Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Why Indigo
Why choose Indigo Industries?
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Speed to field
Prototype to deployment in under two years, aligning with the DoD's rapid fielding objectives.
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Advanced technologies
Solutions spanning AI, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and more: the most advanced operational tools available.
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Proven track record
Pivotal contributions to the DoD and compliance with key National Defense Authorization Acts.
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Global impact
Technologies interoperable with allied nations, enhancing global defense collaboration.
- Founded in Greenwood, Indiana
- 2018
- People
- 68
- Offices in IN, KY, VA, and AZ
- 4
- Prototype to deployment
- < 2 yrs
Technology domains
Prototype development and fielding across 15 domains
- 01Autonomous systems & robotics, including VTOL UAVs and air-launched effects
- 02Artificial intelligence & machine learning
- 03All-domain operations
- 04Battlefield management C3 (BMC3)
- 05Cybersecurity & electronic warfare
- 06Energy resilience & sustainability
- 07Hypersonics
- 08Contested logistics
- 09Information advantage
- 10Joint fires
- 11Resilient communications
- 12Space superiority
- 13Advanced materials & additive manufacturing
- 14Quantum computing
- 15Software-defined & modular platforms
In the field
See the work
Footage from our test events, exercises, and engineering work.
Ready to transform your operational capabilities?
Whether you're looking to upgrade systems with the latest technologies or need rapid development and deployment of a new solution, Indigo Industries is your premier partner.
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