Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Fairfax, Virginia
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Since 1985
Trident is a veteran-owned defense electronics company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with an additional office in Concord, New Hampshire. It employs roughly 100 to 200 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $10 to $50 million. The company makes aerospace and defense processing systems, including command-and-control electronics and airborne and atmospheric sensors, and serves the military, intelligence, and defense markets. In 2025, it was reported to have been awarded a $30 million U.S. Air Force Enhanced Regional Situational Awareness contract.
Trident at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
100-200
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Fairfax, Virginia
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 9001
Import activity
8627
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
8627
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · South Korea · Panama · Mexico
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Trident.
What this tells a buyer
Trident was reported to have received a $30 million U.S. Air Force Enhanced Regional Situational Awareness SBIR contract in December 2025.
Trident holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications and produces electronics, sensors, and chassis for defense and space applications.
Trident is privately held and in March 2026 acquired Ibeos to expand its space technology portfolio in on-orbit compute and power solutions.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
41 years in operation (founded 1985).
Holds AS9100, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Trident is a veteran-owned defense electronics company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with an additional office in Concord, New Hampshire. It employs roughly 100 to 200 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $10 to $50 million. The company makes aerospace and defense processing systems, including command-and-control electronics and airborne and atmospheric sensors, and serves the military, intelligence, and defense markets. In 2025, it was reported to have been awarded a $30 million U.S. Air Force Enhanced Regional Situational Awareness contract.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1985 |
Headquarters | Fairfax, Virginia |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 9001 |
What Trident makes
Trident holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications and produces electronics, sensors, and chassis for defense and space applications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Chassis, Sensor (source: tridsys.com).
Certifications
Trident is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — tridsys.com
ISO 9001 — tridsys.com
Trade and customs footprint
Trident was reported to have received a $30 million U.S. Air Force Enhanced Regional Situational Awareness SBIR contract in December 2025. US customs bill-of-lading records list 8627 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Panama · Mexico.
Latest developments
2026-08-20 — Trident Solutions, Author at Trident Systems (tridsys.com)
2026-08-20 — News - Trident Systems (tridsys.com)
2026-06-04 — TRIDENT APPOINTS RICARDO GONZALEZ AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO ACCELERATE NEXT PHASE OF DEFENSE ELECTRONICS GROWTH - Trident Systems (tridsys.com)
2026-03-09 — Trident Solutions Acquires Ibeos to Expand Its Space Technology Portfolio and Deliver Integrated Advanced On-Orbit Compute and Power Solutions - Trident Systems (tridsys.com)
2025-12-04 — Trident awarded $30M US Air Force Enhanced Regional Situational Awareness (ERSA) SBIR contract | OrangeSlices AI (orangeslices.ai)
2025-09-09 — TRIDENT UNVEILS CEO APPOINTMENT, NEW BRAND AND STRATEGIC REORGANIZATION TO DRIVE NEXT PHASE OF DEFENSE ELECTRONICS GROWTH - Trident Systems (tridsys.com)
Company details
Trident is privately held and in March 2026 acquired Ibeos to expand its space technology portfolio in on-orbit compute and power solutions. Trident was founded in 1985, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 41 years in operation (founded 1985). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Trident make?
Trident is a veteran-owned defense electronics company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with an additional office in Concord, New Hampshire. It employs roughly 100 to 200 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $10 to $50 million. The company makes aerospace and defense processing systems, including command-and-control electronics and airborne and atmospheric sensors, and serves the military, intelligence, and defense markets. In 2025, it was reported to have been awarded a $30 million U.S. Air Force Enhanced Regional Situational Awareness contract.
Where is Trident headquartered?
Trident is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia (10201 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030-2200).
When was Trident founded?
Trident was founded in 1985.
How big is Trident?
Trident has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Trident hold?
Trident lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Trident import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 8627 inbound shipments for Trident, with top origins including China · South Korea · Panama · Mexico.
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