ABOUT RII
Defense tech built by people who've done the job.
Scientists, engineers, and former operators building AI-powered tools that enable every operator to perform at expert level. Deployed in the field, not stuck in a demo environment.
OUR MISSION
We build the technology that closes the gap.
RII was founded on the conviction that the warfighter and their allies deserve technology that translates complex data into decisive action without friction. Whether a tool begins in a commercial lab or a research cell, we are uncompromising about its destination. We deliver solutions built by domain experts who understand that in the realities of modern warfare, 'good enough' isn't an option. Our technology is engineered to ensure users operate at an expert level from the moment they plug in, providing a fit-for-purpose foundation that thrives in the world’s most demanding environments.
From PRIISM's doctrine-aware AI to Dragonfly's field-hardened hardware to our precision offensive cyber effects, that philosophy drives everything we build. We don't measure success by contracts won. We measure it by capabilities fielded.
Operators, not tourists
Our SMEs have spent careers inside the missions our tools support — not consulting on them. We build to mission outcomes, not to requirements documents.
speed without shortcuts
We ship in weeks, not years. But we never shortcut on doctrine, safety, or the hard physics of the problems we're solving. Fast and right aren't mutually exclusive.
Get s#!t done
No bureaucracy for its own sake. We focus on execution, cut the noise, and deliver — because the mission doesn't wait.
our differentiators
Obsessed with the problem. Not the pitch.
We build technology that honors the complexity of the mission.
Our team includes former targeting officers, EW specialists, and cyber operators who've lived inside the workflows we build. That domain depth isn't a marketing line — it's why our software actually deploys instead of living in a demo environment.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
We don't just know the domain. We helped build it.
Our executive team combines deep defense acquisition expertise with a proven track record of scaling businesses, leading the charge to transition emerging tech into the hands of joint and coalition forces.
Rich Briggs
Founder, Chairman, Chief Technology Officer
Rich founded RII in 2009 and has built it into a 350-person defense technology company operating across the globe. As CTO, he drives the technical direction behind RII's AI-enabled products — focused on human-machine teaming, Command and Control (C2), and getting emerging technology into the field at the speed of relevance. When there's a hard problem, Rich dives in to break things and then drive them to the next level.
Jack Harrington
Chief Executive Officer
Jack has spent over 30 years leading technology businesses and delivering advanced engineering solutions across Command and Control (C2), sensor systems, and cyber. Before RII, he served as CEO of Thales-Raytheon Systems, where he delivered the industry's largest Air C2 system — covering over 10 million square kilometers of NATO airspace. Every cohort of new RII hires gets a brief from Jack. He loves onboarding new people and sharing stories.
Matt McKelvey
Chief Financial Officer
Matt leads RII's financial operations, optimizing the high-performance infrastructure required to deliver for customers and drive profitable growth. He spent more than 20 years advising government contractors through The McKelvey Group, helping companies scale from small to large business without losing the plot. Colleagues across CONUS are unanimous on one thing: Matt is the fastest talker on either side of the Mississippi.
WHERE WE WORK
Where the mission needs us.
RII maintains a global footprint close to our customers. With offices across the U.S. and in London, our teams work closely with the commands and allied partners who depend on our technology.
Alexandria, VA
6363 Walker Lane, Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22310
Melbourne, fl
1901 S Harbor City Blvd, Suite 808
Melbourne, FL 32901
St. Petersburg, fl
150 2nd Ave N, Suite 900
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
San Antonio, TX
8000 IH-10W, Suite 1209
San Antonio, TX 78230
London, UK
5 Merchant Square
London W2 1AY
Globally Embedded
Team members forward-deployed with U.S. commands in Hawaii, Seoul, and beyond
INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
Coalition-native. From the start.
RII's products are designed from the ground up for coalition interoperability — not adapted for it. PRIISM's architecture supports multi-national data sharing, configurable network boundaries, and bi-directional targeting coordination across allied force structures.
United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence
RII has partnered with the UK Ministry of Defence since 2017, developing joint and multi-domain C2 capabilities in support of UK Defence's data strategy. Our team in London works directly alongside the British Army, delivering the same targeting and decision-support capabilities proven with U.S. joint forces.
Canada
Canadian Armed Forces
RII has supported the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre for over a decade, delivering joint C2 software prototypes that support multilateral coalition coordination and joint targeting doctrine development for the CAF.
