Y Combinator's Requests for Startups · Summer 2026

Counter-Swarm Defense

Requested by Tyler Bosmeny · View in YC · Start with a Landing Page

Build a marketing landing page for a counter-drone defense startup targeting military and critical infrastructure customers. The page must include: Hero section: - Bold headline: "AI that sees the swarm before it arrives" - Subheading: autonomous drone swarms are the fastest-growing threat on the battlefield — this platform detects, tracks, and coordinates countermeasures in real time using sensor fusion and AI - Primary CTA: "Request a Defense Briefing" - Hero visual: a tactical map with multiple drone tracks converging and AI-assigned threat scores overlaid Threat landscape section: - Title: "The drone swarm threat is here" - 3 statistics: growth in drone incidents, cost of a swarm attack, limitations of human-speed response - Short copy on why traditional air defense systems were not designed for swarm tactics How it works: - 3-step visual: Detect (radar + RF + acoustic sensor fusion) → Analyze (AI classifies threats and predicts swarm intent) → Respond (countermeasure coordination across kinetic, electronic, and directed energy systems) Key capabilities (3-column grid): - Multi-sensor fusion with sub-second track updates - Swarm behavior and intent classification - Automated countermeasure assignment and deconfliction Who it's for: - 3 customer profiles: Military units, Critical infrastructure operators, Defense contractors — each with a one-line benefit Credibility section: - "Built for real operational environments" — air-gapped deployment, MIL-STD compliance, integration with existing C2 systems - 2–3 placeholder quotes from defense advisors Contact section: - Classified inquiry form: name, organization, role, mission context - "Request a Briefing" CTA - Note that all inquiries are handled under NDA Footer with company name, tagline, and secure contact details. Create a modern startup design inspired by Y Combinator (YC) companies. Choose one bright primary color and build a clean, minimal color scheme around it. The design should feel bold, simple, and product-focused with strong typography, generous whitespace, and clear hierarchy.

Builds a marketing landing page for a counter-drone defense platform. Covers the threat landscape, the sensor fusion and AI approach, and a contact form for defense contractors. Real-time radar, RF detection, and kinetic countermeasure systems require specialized hardware and classified infrastructure.