Solving Mission-Critical Problems with Precision Technology and Trusted Networks

Hilton Defense is a veteran-owned integrator and advisory firm that specializes in accelerating defense innovation by brokering, fielding, and operationalizing cutting-edge technologies across the Department of Defense (DoD).

Core Value Proposition

  • Problem-Centric Integration: We identify urgent operational needs and deliver rapid, tailored solutions—ranging from modular weaponization to unmanned systems and ISR platforms.

  • Trusted Access & Insight: Our team brings deep relationships and operational credibility across SOF, acquisition, and engineering communities to ensure solutions reach the right users, fast.

  • Technology Brokerage: We bridge gaps between emerging tech developers and end users by aligning capability with funding, requirements, and mission outcomes.

  • Airworthiness & Systems Expertise: With proven success in certifying, integrating, and deploying aviation and launch effects systems, we streamline transition from prototype to program.

What Makes Hilton Defense Different

  • Mission-Focused: We understand the mission because we’ve executed it.

  • Speed with Rigor: We move at the pace of relevance—without sacrificing compliance or integration discipline.

  • Outcomes over Optics: We’re measured by impact on the battlefield, not by briefing slides.

Core competencies & Services:

• Flight Operations Support: Planning, executing, and managing safe, effective, and regulation-compliant manned and unmanned aviation programs.

• C6ISR Integration: Tactical communications, ISR data integration, and cross-platform interoperability.

• Technology Evaluation & Integration: Assessing and implementing emerging tech (AI, edge compute, LEO SATCOM) into operational environments.

• SME Services: Flight operations, risk, authorities and command relationships, network engineering, logistics, and cybersecurity.

FLIGHT OPERATIONS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Customized strategy and planning to execute operations

• Training & Standardization Programs – Developing customized training & standardization.

• Maintenance & Logistical Management – Integrated maintenance & logistical operations

• Safety & Risk Management – Implementing best practices for risk assessment and mitigation.

• Mission Planning & Execution – Supporting organizations in aviation operations.

• Technology Integration & Modernization – Evaluating & implementing emerging technologies.

• Regulatory Compliance & Certification Support – Adherence to FAA, ICAO, and DoD standards.

C6ISR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

customized strategy, planning and integration of payloads.

• ISR Platform Deployment & Management

• Transport Architecture & Networking

• Ground Hub & Downlink Operations

• LEO & Tactical SATCOM Planning

• Data Transport & Multicast Traffic

• Interoperability & Waveform Management

• Adaptive & Autonomous Control

• Lessons Learned from Previous ISR Networking Upgrades

• Low Probability of Detection/Intercept (LPD/LPI) Communications

• Edge Computing & Cloud Integration

• Denial & Deception Techniques

• AI & Machine Learning for Tactical Comms

• Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) & Secure Data Sharing