Announcements September 25, 2026

Loft Federal Named to Inaugural All-World Defense 300, the First Data-Driven Ranking of the Private Companies Underwriting Allied Defense

Loft Federal Named to Inaugural All-World Defense 300

ARVADA, Colo., September 25, 2026 — Loft Federal, a space infrastructure provider for U.S. national security and defense missions, today announced its selection to the inaugural All-World Defense 300, the first comprehensive, data-driven global ranking of the private companies underwriting allied defense. Developed by Future Union with contribution from Ankura Consulting, Perkins Coie, and Silicon Valley Bank, the index measures demonstrated, fielded capability.

The All-World Defense 300 scores companies on verified federal contract obligations across eight strategic verticals and twenty-six nations. The 300 represent an estimated $80.4 billion in verified government commitment.

Loft Federal was recognized in the Space vertical where it has trusted relationships with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, the U.S. Space Force, and more.

Recently, Loft Federal opened a new 60,000 square-foot facility dedicated to supporting secure mission engineering, payload and software integration, government program execution, and future mission operations support.

“This recognition reflects what our team has delivered to U.S. civil and national security agencies across diverse missions. We’re proud to stand in the founding edition of this award showcasing Loft Federal’s proven capacity.”

— Chris Daywalt, Vice President of Growth, Loft Federal

About Loft Federal

Loft Federal is a U.S.-incorporated, FOCI-mitigated wholly owned subsidiary of Loft Orbital. The team supports classified missions with cleared personnel, secure assembly, integration, and test facilities, and options for secure mission operations from local to full stack. Loft Federal rapidly and reliably deploys government payloads, reducing lead times and technical risk for critical space missions. For additional information, visit loftfederal.com.

About the All-World Defense 300

The first comprehensive, data-driven global ranking of the private companies underwriting allied defense, developed by Future Union with contribution from Ankura Consulting, Perkins Coie, and Silicon Valley Bank. It scores companies on verified federal obligations and demonstrated capability across eight verticals, tiered Arsenal, Forge, and Spark. Its companion index, the Allied Defense 100, documents the next generation. Both publish annually at futureunion.co.

About Future Union

A bipartisan organization focused on catalyzing the private sector to lead in the geopolitical competition against adversarial nation-states. Its Intrepid List served as the basis for Project Vanguard, the Department of War’s inaugural program matching defense-tech venture firms with founders.

Media Contact

Gwendolyn Stevens, Media Relations
gwen@loftfederal.com