Built for the Mission.Owned by the Operator.
XR Defense exists because we believe the people who execute America's most critical missions should own the technology that powers them — not rent it from a vendor.
Why We Exist
Defense technology has a structural problem. XR Defense was founded to solve it.
The Dependency Problem
Defense organizations are trapped in cycles of vendor dependency. Proprietary platforms require the vendor to operate, update, and maintain them — creating permanent cost centers and single points of failure.
The Knowledge Gap
When contractors leave, the institutional knowledge leaves with them. Organic teams are left with systems they can't maintain, modify, or understand — forcing the next contract cycle.
The Technology Lag
While the commercial sector moves at startup speed with AI, ML, and modern data engineering, defense operations still run on spreadsheets, legacy databases, and manual processes.
The XR Defense Answer
Embed world-class engineers directly with organic teams. Build on open architecture. Transfer everything. The customer gains the capability AND the knowledge to sustain it.
448th Supply Chain Management Wing
We are currently forward-deployed with the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing — one of the Air Force's most complex and critical logistics operations. Our team is building AI-powered platforms that transform how supply chain operations are planned, executed, and optimized across the enterprise.
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with military and civilian personnel, we're deploying intelligent agents, building comprehensive knowledge ontologies, and engineering data platforms that give operators unprecedented visibility and decision-making capability.
Who We Are
XR Defense combines world-class technical talent with deep defense domain expertise. We hire people who can build at the highest level and teach while they do it.
AI & Machine Learning
Engineers from leading AI research labs with deep expertise in NLP, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and production ML systems at scale.
Defense & National Security
Former military officers, intelligence community professionals, and defense industry veterans who understand the mission and operational environment.
Platform & Data Engineering
Engineers from top technology companies. Battle-tested in building and operating platforms at massive scale with real-time requirements.
Forward-Deployed Operators
Engineers who thrive in operational environments. Experienced working alongside military and government teams, adapting to mission requirements in real time.
How We Operate
These aren't aspirational values on a wall. These are the rules we follow on every engagement, with every client, on every line of code.
Mission Over Method
We assess your specific operational needs and build the right solution — even if it means doing something we've never done before. No methodology worship.
Speed With Substance
We deliver working capability in weeks, not years. But fast doesn't mean fragile — everything we build is production-grade and ready for your scale.
Transparency Is Non-Negotiable
Open communication, open architecture, open code. Your leadership has full visibility into what we're building, how, and what it costs — at all times.
Ownership Is the Exit Criteria
Can your organic team operate and extend the platform without us? If the answer isn't yes, we haven't finished the job.
Strengthen the Organic Team
Every engagement should leave your team more capable than when we arrived. We hire for teaching ability as much as technical skill.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
117 NW 6th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Forward-deployed at Tinker Air Force Base with the 448th SCMW
Join the Mission.
Whether you're looking to transform your operation's technology capabilities or you're an engineer who wants to build technology that matters — we want to hear from you.
We're hiring forward-deployed engineers, data scientists, and AI specialists.