We Help Maritime Defense Innovation Move from Idea to Deployment.
Black Marlin Defense connects founders and investors with government programs, guiding the process to accelerate the development, funding, and deployment of next-generation maritime technologies.
Who We Help
Government
We help government programs identify, evaluate, and support emerging maritime technologies with real-world operational potential.
Founders
We guide new and existing maritime technology companies through the complex U.S. defense contracting landscape.
Funders
We help investors identify promising defense technologies, reduce risk, and better understand the rapidly evolving maritime innovation ecosystem.
Our goal is to help position the United States at the leading edge of maritime defense capability for decades to come.
Maritime Defense Innovation Requires More Than Great Technology
Building breakthrough technology is only part of the challenge. Moving it into government programs, operational environments, and real-world deployment requires the right strategy, relationships, and execution.
Black Marlin Defense helps founders, investors, and government partners work together to keep our nation safe and secure.
Our team brings hands-on experience across maritime operations, government programs, engineering support, and strategic advisory, helping accelerate the path from concept to live action.
Talk to Us
Whether you are a founder, investor, or government partner, Black Marlin Defense provides the strategic guidance and industry expertise to help move maritime innovation forward.
Black Marlin Defense
2300 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 700
Arlington, VA 22201
info@blackmarlindefense.com
The Black Marlin Dispatch
The Black Marlin Dispatch is our ongoing analysis of the evolving maritime defense landscape, featuring in-depth reporting, experienced insight, and curated intelligence drawn from trusted industry and government sources and journalists.
Recent Successes
Maritime Autonomy Firm
In just 9 months, supported a maritime autonomy company in securing Program of Record status and tens of millions in Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) funding. Led development of their transition roadmap, aligned key stakeholders across service branches and combatant commands, and positioned the platform for scaled production and long-term integration into operational plans.
Graduate Venture Capital Program
Supported a top-tier MBA venture fellow in preparing and delivering strategic insights to a national security venture capital forum. Provided coaching, stakeholder analysis, and narrative development that elevated his contribution and earned him a leadership award from the program.
Rapid Maritime Prototype Innovator
Placed a technical program lead who directed R&D investments into next-gen command and control systems. In under a year, he scaled a maritime prototype that cut projected costs by $21M, drove a 12x capacity increase, and led a $52M validation effort aligned with enterprise and executive growth priorities.