Tactical Software.
Mission Ready.

Point Defenses provides chief engineer support, systems integration, and mission software for complex DoD programs. Senior engineers on every task. No overhead drag.

Point Defenses Shield

Built by Operators.
Engineered for the Mission.

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.

  • Chief Engineer Support

    Architecture decisions, system integration oversight, IA and cyber compliance across classified environments.

  • Mission Software

    Autonomous systems, AI-enabled planning tools, and operator interfaces built to field requirements.

  • T&E Infrastructure

    Distributed test environments, JADC2 test connectivity, range integration and expansion.

  • DevSecOps

    DoD-compliant pipelines at IL2, IL4, and IL6. Zero Trust aligned. Stood up and sustained.

Operational Credibility at the Helm

Leadership that understands mission requirements before they are formally defined.

Benjamin Baysinger, CEO & Founder of Point Defenses

Benjamin Baysinger

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.

TS/SCI Cleared SDVOSB Navy Veteran CMMC Level 2
Michelle Baysinger, COO of Point Defenses

Michelle Baysinger

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.

Certified Internet Recruiter Defense Industry Ops

Purpose-Built Defense Technology

Software that works in the field. Built by operators, for operators.

Coming Soon

TrustPoint

Zero Trust security infrastructure purpose-built for DoD environments. Trust nothing. Verify everything. Defend always.

  • Zero Trust architecture
  • DoD-compliant pipelines
  • IL2 through IL6 support
  • Continuous compliance monitoring
  • Automated audit reporting

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What Sets Us Apart

Operational Credibility

Built by former operators who understand mission requirements before they are formally defined. We speak the language of the warfighter.

No Bait-and-Switch

The team that wins the work is the team that executes. Senior engineers are engaged from start to finish on every program.

Low-Friction Integration

Proven ability to integrate into large DoD programs as a small business partner, adding value without creating burden for the prime.

Cleared & Program-Ready

Active TS-cleared leadership with CMMC Level 2 certification. Ready to integrate immediately into existing programs.

Full-Stack Delivery

From architecture design through IA compliance to deployed capability. We deliver software that works in the field, not just in the lab.

SDVOSB Advantage

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Minority-Owned. Meets set-aside requirements while delivering enterprise-grade capability.

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Contact Information

Headquarters
Kailua, Hawaii

Contract Information

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