Orca AI Defense opens its first U.S. office in Virginia Beach

CVA Editorial Team 2 min read October 1, 2026

A new U.S. base

Orca AI Defense has established its first U.S. office at the Virginia Beach International Incubator, according to Virginia Beach Economic Development’s August 31 announcement.

The announcement identifies Alon Shantzer, vice president of business growth, as the lead for the U.S. expansion. It describes technology using cameras, computer vision and vessel tracking for maritime awareness and protection. The company is bringing those capabilities into its U.S. defense and maritime work.

Why the location matters

The city’s account describes an introduction at Eurosatory in Paris followed by a regional visit and meetings with potential partners. The incubator gave the company a local starting point for its U.S. presence.

For Coastal Virginia’s business community, the useful angle is the connection between software, vessels and the organizations that operate around them. A local office makes it easier for potential partners to meet, understand each other’s work and explore where their capabilities fit. Specific partnerships will be the next development to watch.

What to watch next

The announcement says Orca AI Defense is exploring pilot programs and strategic partnerships. The next meaningful developments would be a named project, a confirmed local partnership or a documented expansion of the team.

For local owners and executives, this is a company arrival to follow: a new U.S. office, a technology closely tied to the region’s maritime activity and a stated interest in working with partners here.