CRG Defense was part of the XRQ-73 hybrid-electric unmanned experimental aircraft flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California, in April 2026, as part of DARPA’s Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration.
CRG Defense develops solutions for national security, including unmanned aircraft systems, survivable energy systems, and field-deployable manufacturing.
CRG Defense is a mission-ready defense platform company built to deliver advanced solutions — from lab to launchpad — with speed, security, and scalability. CRG Defense is wholly owned by Rushlight Assets, Inc.
Founded in 1997, CRG Defense is a secure, scalable defense company, purpose-built for rapid deployment of defense and dual-use technologies into field-ready systems. From prototype to production — CRG Defense delivers mission-critical innovation across systems, materials, power, and infrastructure.