CX2

CX2 develops AI-enabled electronic-warfare hardware and software for sensing, geolocating and targeting RF emitters. Its systems include airborne reconnaissance platforms and compact seeking payloads designed for contested and GNSS-denied environments. Wraith and Vadris have progressed through U.S.

Facts

Segment: Defense Robotics
Country: United States
Founded: 2024
Website: https://www.cx2.com/

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Timeline

2025-12-10 - Award - CX2 selected for NATO DIANA's 2026 programme - CX2 was named in NATO DIANA's 2026 company cohort. The selection provides access to accelerator sites, test centres and allied defence users. The company was selected in an autonomy, maritime, sensing, communications or related dual-use challenge area. - source: diana.nato.int
2025-12-02 - Capability - CX2 introduced the Wraith airborne electronic-warfare platform - Wraith had been tested in multiple U.S. military exercises. The platform generates a spectral heatmap and targeting data for small units. CX2 designed it as a Group 2 UAS deployable by a two-person team. - source: cx2.com
2025-11-18 - Partnership - CX2's Vadris advanced to DIU Project G.I. Phase 2 - Vadris was selected for the Accelerate the Kill Chain design reference mission. The payload was integrated with a Neros Archer drone. CX2 continued demonstrations supporting counter-UAS and RF-enabled operations. - source: cx2.com

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Team

Nathan Mintz - Co-founder & CEO - Leads CX2 with long-running radar, electronic-warfare and defence-company formation experience.
Porter Smith - Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer - Connects CX2 strategy to defence acquisition, venture scale-up and operational aviation requirements.
Lee Thompson - Co-founder & CTO - Leads the RF and systems architecture behind CX2 electronic-warfare platforms.

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Relations

NATO DIANA - Programme Participant - CX2 selected through NATO DIANA.

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