ABSI Aerospace & Defense Named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

California, Maryland – August 22,2025

ABSI Aerospace & Defense, a leading provider of innovative, U.S.-manufactured aerial target systems and defense services, has once again earned a spot on the Inc. 5000, a prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

This year’s recognition carries special weight for ABSI. Now in its ninth year of operations, the company continues to demonstrate impressive year-over-year growth and market leadership across defense services, flight test, counter-UAS support, and aerospace innovation.

“This milestone is more than just a number—it’s a reflection of our people,” said Chris Sacco, CEO of ABSI Aerospace & Defense. “We’re a veteran-led, mission-first company, and our continued growth in year nine proves that our team’s commitment to excellence isn’t slowing down, it’s accelerating!”

Founded by veterans and fueled by a passion for supporting U.S. national defense, ABSI’s rise in the sector has been marked by a series of operational and strategic wins. From fielding affordable, attritable, threat-representative UAS targets used in live-fire and counter-UAS training, to supporting elite test and evaluation units across the U.S. military, ABSI is redefining how readiness is built—affordably, effectively, and in the field.

The Inc. 5000 list, published annually by Inc. Magazine, ranks private U.S. companies based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. Past honorees include industry titans like Microsoft, Intuit, and Under Armour. ABSI’s inclusion highlights its sustained performance not only in early startup years, but well into its maturity—a rare accomplishment in today’s competitive landscape.

Sustained Growth Backed by Mission-Driven Culture
ABSI’s growth trajectory has been fueled by a deep alignment between its mission, its people, and its customers. The company’s team of former military operators, acquisition experts, engineers, and aerospace professionals bring unmatched field knowledge to bear on each contract, each prototype, and each flight.

“Our people are the engine behind every milestone,” Sacco added. “They innovate, adapt, and deliver with urgency. This honor belongs to each and every one of them.”

About ABSI Aerospace & Defense
ABSI Aerospace & Defense is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in the design, manufacture, and fielding of affordable, threat-representative aerial target systems used in kinetic testing and counter-UAS training. In addition to its aerial targets business, ABSI provides flight services, program support, and engineering expertise to customers across the Department of Defense, SOCOM, DHS, and allied partners.

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