CRG Defense

Drone / UAV Software

US-based provider of American-made battery, BMS (battery management systems), and propulsion solutions for drones

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Highlights

1 fact

Tracked signals (12mo) 22
confidence not yet assessed as of 27 May 2026
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Tracked signals (12mo): 22. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-05-27; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-05-27; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:signal_count",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Tracked signals (12mo)",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:signal_count",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        5,
        27
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-05-27; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

What they do

9 products

9 products are recorded; the five-item preview is shown below.

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
Additive Manufacturing (Large-Format/High-Resolution) — Indoor FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Product: Additive Manufacturing (Large-Format/High-Resolution). robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:additive-manufacturing-large-format-high-resolution

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_product_additive-manufacturing-large-format-high-resolution,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:additive-manufacturing-large-format-high-resolution},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:product:additive-manufacturing-large-format-high-resolution",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:additive-manufacturing-large-format-high-resolution",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Attritable Drones — Outdoor PROTOTYPE
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Product: Attritable Drones. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:attritable-drones

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_product_attritable-drones,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:attritable-drones},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:product:attritable-drones",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:attritable-drones",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Bellbird — Outdoor LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Product: Bellbird. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:bellbird

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_product_bellbird,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:bellbird},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:product:bellbird",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:bellbird",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Composite Manufacturing / Compression Molding — Indoor FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Product: Composite Manufacturing / Compression Molding. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:composite-manufacturing-compression-molding

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_product_composite-manufacturing-compression-molding,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:composite-manufacturing-compression-molding},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:product:composite-manufacturing-compression-molding",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:composite-manufacturing-compression-molding",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Electric Propulsion Modules — Aerial PROTOTYPE
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Product: Electric Propulsion Modules. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:electric-propulsion-modules

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_product_electric-propulsion-modules,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:electric-propulsion-modules},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:product:electric-propulsion-modules",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:electric-propulsion-modules",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Embedded AI Systems — Aerial PROTOTYPE
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Product: Embedded AI Systems. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:embedded-ai-systems

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_product_embedded-ai-systems,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:embedded-ai-systems},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:product:embedded-ai-systems",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:embedded-ai-systems",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Modules 2026 Aerial PROTOTYPE
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Product: Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Modules. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:hybrid-electric-propulsion-modules

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_product_hybrid-electric-propulsion-modules,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:hybrid-electric-propulsion-modules},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:product:hybrid-electric-propulsion-modules",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:hybrid-electric-propulsion-modules",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Power Management Systems — Outdoor FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Product: Power Management Systems. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:power-management-systems

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_product_power-management-systems,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:power-management-systems},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:product:power-management-systems",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:power-management-systems",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
UAS Batteries — Aerial FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Product: UAS Batteries. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:uas-batteries

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_product_uas-batteries,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:uas-batteries},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:product:uas-batteries",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:product:uas-batteries",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

2 deals · $2.6M disclosed · 22 signals

22 tracked signals latest 27 May 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
Undated MTEC EV Battery Technology Award $1.1M source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — GRANT: MTEC EV Battery Technology Award. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:deal:undated-grant-mtec-ev-battery-technology-award

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_deal_undated-grant-mtec-ev-battery-technology-award,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — GRANT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:deal:undated-grant-mtec-ev-battery-technology-award},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:deal:undated-grant-mtec-ev-battery-technology-award",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — GRANT",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:deal:undated-grant-mtec-ev-battery-technology-award",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated MTEC Medical Device Award $1.5M source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — GRANT: MTEC Medical Device Award. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:deal:undated-grant-mtec-medical-device-award

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_deal_undated-grant-mtec-medical-device-award,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — GRANT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:deal:undated-grant-mtec-medical-device-award},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:deal:undated-grant-mtec-medical-device-award",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — GRANT",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:deal:undated-grant-mtec-medical-device-award",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Deployment sites: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Network

2 people

PersonRoleCitation
Kristin Cable Senior Vice President, R&D
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Person: Kristin Cable — Senior Vice President, R&D. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:person:kristin-cable

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_person_kristin-cable,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:person:kristin-cable},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:person:kristin-cable",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:person:kristin-cable",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Pat Hood Founder / CEO
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense — Person: Pat Hood — Founder / CEO. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:person:pat-hood

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_person_pat-hood,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:person:pat-hood},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:crg-defense:person:pat-hood",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/#fact:crg-defense:person:pat-hood",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Competitors: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Analysis

Research Report: CRG Defense

quick report · 24 May 2026 · 13 sources · 2,466 words

CRG Defense is a U.S. defense technology company (rebranded 2025) operating four divisions: Systems, Power, Materiel, and Innovation. The report covers the company's background, facilities, intellectual property portfolio, product lines in batteries and propulsion, recent government program participation, and strategic positioning as a Tier-2 supplier for domestic defense manufacturing and rapid prototyping.

What the full report unlocks
  • Research methods and evidence notes
  • Market implications and peer comparison
  • Risk register and source appendix
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Sources

Searched, not found

  • competitors
  • deployment sites
Cite this dossier

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

CRG Defense company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_crg-defense_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {CRG Defense company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "robotics-press-crg-defense",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "CRG Defense company dossier",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/crg-defense/",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People2

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • Kristin CableSenior Vice President, R&D
  • Pat HoodFounder / CEO

Deals & events2

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

  • —