Virtualitics Earns Recognition on NatSec100 List for Defense AI Innovation

Virtualitics, a local Mission AI company delivering next-generation readiness solutions for defense, has been named to the NatSec100, Silicon Valley Defense Group’s annual ranking of the top 100 venture-backed companies driving innovation in national security and dual-use technologies.

The Pasadena-based company, located at 225 South Lake Avenue, announced the recognition today, highlighting its leadership in developing AI solutions that enhance military readiness across multiple Department of Defense branches.

“In a defense landscape defined by complexity and constrained resources, IRO gives commanders, planners, and maintainers the clarity to act decisively,” said Michael Amori, CEO and co-founder of Virtualitics. “We are proud to be recognized in this year’s NatSec100 alongside peers building the future of AI and defense innovation.”

The NatSec100 ranking recognizes companies advancing mission-critical technologies in support of U.S. and allied defense needs. Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase’s Aerospace & Defense industry division, the list is informed by a proprietary methodology developed by SVDG in collaboration with Franklin Templeton and Balyasny Asset Management, and is categorized against the U.S. Department of Defense’s 14 Critical Technology Areas.

Virtualitics was selected for its breakthrough Integrated Readiness Optimization (IRO) product, powerful AI applications now fielded across multiple branches of the DoD, including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Army. IRO turns fragmented readiness data into mission-ready decisions through explainable AI and predictive analytics, empowering end users with transparent, critical insights that accelerate decision-making and elevate mission readiness.

The technology addresses longstanding challenges in defense operations by transforming traditional approaches to sustainment and readiness decisions. Previously, these decisions depended on siloed data systems, static reports, and time-consuming manual analysis. Virtualitics’ IRO changes that paradigm by integrating maintenance, logistics, personnel, and operational planning data into a single, secure, AI-powered environment, allowing leaders to simulate risks, model outcomes, and generate prioritized scheduling recommendations.

“NatSec100 isn’t just a list of companies, it’s a signal of who’s shaping the future of defense tech,” said Rob Bocek, CRO and President of National Security, Virtualitics. “At Virtualitics, we’re building mission AI that’s deployed at scale, solving some of the most critical problems around readiness. We are trusted by ‘tip of the spear’ warfighters, proving tremendous value to the mission and at the highest echelons of DoD. This recognition affirms our role in advancing AI capabilities where it matters most—on the front lines of national security.”

Built on research from Caltech and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, IRO represents one of the few AI platforms to successfully bridge the gap from early prototype to operational deployment. The platform builds on a decade of Caltech research and has been proven in both government and commercial markets. Last year, Virtualitics was awarded four U.S. government production contracts, with current deployments spanning maintenance and sustainment operations for weapon systems, storage planning, force readiness, and operational risk forecasting.

The company’s inclusion in the NatSec100 highlights its growing momentum and position at the forefront of mission-driven AI, delivering meaningful movement to a maturing defense market. As the DoD accelerates efforts to modernize and adopt trusted, explainable AI across its operations, Virtualitics stands out as a proven partner delivering measurable outcomes at speed and scale.

Virtualitics describes itself as the Mission AI Company, leading in delivering AI readiness applications for enterprises and government. The company supports customers to go from data to decision advantage by using AI-powered apps with explainability, interaction, and unparalleled visualizations at their core. The technology makes artificial intelligence safe, explainable, and actionable across applications for analysts, data scientists, and leaders to achieve mission readiness.

For more information on how Virtualitics is redefining mission readiness, visit www.virtualitics.com.