Point Defenses provides chief engineer support, systems integration, and mission software for complex DoD programs. Senior engineers on every task. No overhead drag.
About Point Defenses
We work inside real programs, translating operational requirements into working architectures, approved systems, and tested capabilities.
Point Defenses is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Kailua, Hawaii. We provide chief engineer support, systems integration, and mission software for complex DoD programs.
We are a small business. That means senior engineers on every task, fast decisions, and no overhead drag on your program. The team that wins the work is the team that executes.
Our experience as operators and subject matter experts in mission planning, autonomy, and AI allows us to combine tactical expertise with leading-edge technologies to provide state-of-the-art products tailored for tactical use cases.
Architecture decisions, system integration oversight, IA and cyber compliance across classified environments.
Autonomous systems, AI-enabled planning tools, and operator interfaces built to field requirements.
Distributed test environments, JADC2 test connectivity, range integration and expansion.
DoD-compliant pipelines at IL2, IL4, and IL6. Zero Trust aligned. Stood up and sustained.
Leadership
Leadership that understands mission requirements before they are formally defined.
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Former operator turned defense technologist. Ben leads Point Defenses with a hands-on approach to building tactical software and engineering solutions for the DoD. His experience spans mission planning, autonomous systems, and AI-enabled capabilities across classified environments.
Under his leadership, Point Defenses has served as Chief Engineer on the JFANG program under TRMC, developed next-gen mission planning tools through Navy SBIR, and engineered autonomous drone operations for ONR.
Chief Operating Officer
Michelle oversees day-to-day operations at Point Defenses, bringing extensive experience in organizational management, technical recruiting, and scaling defense-focused teams. Her background includes roles at L-3 Communications and CalAmp Corp., where she managed HR operations, talent acquisition, and company-wide initiatives.
With a deep understanding of the defense industry talent landscape and operational requirements, Michelle ensures Point Defenses maintains the lean, high-performance culture that delivers results for DoD customers.
Products
Software that works in the field. Built by operators, for operators.
AI-powered decision support that accelerates the OODA loop. Observe, Orient, Decide, Act — at the speed of relevance.
Zero Trust security infrastructure purpose-built for DoD environments. Trust nothing. Verify everything. Defend always.
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Built by former operators who understand mission requirements before they are formally defined. We speak the language of the warfighter.
The team that wins the work is the team that executes. Senior engineers are engaged from start to finish on every program.
Proven ability to integrate into large DoD programs as a small business partner, adding value without creating burden for the prime.
Active TS-cleared leadership with CMMC Level 2 certification. Ready to integrate immediately into existing programs.
From architecture design through IA compliance to deployed capability. We deliver software that works in the field, not just in the lab.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Minority-Owned. Meets set-aside requirements while delivering enterprise-grade capability.
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