Watchtower Labs
AI-native, multi-agent simulation and planning platform for decision-making in contested defense environments; first product is the Joint Sustainment Decision Tool (JSDT) for DoD logistics forecasting.
Watchtower Labs is an AI-native decision-making and simulation platform for defense organizations operating in contested environments, founded in 2024 by CEO Akhil Iyer, a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry and special operations officer and ex-Shield Capital investor. Its multi-agent, LLM-powered platform models complex operational scenarios to support planning and logistics decisions. Its flagship product, the Joint Sustainment Decision Tool (JSDT), was developed for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) alongside USINDOPACOM, USNORTHCOM, and the Defense Logistics Agency to forecast munitions, fuel, medical materiel, and spare-parts needs weeks in advance. The company was selected as one of 150 innovators in NATO DIANA's 2026 Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters challenge.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Bellevue, Washington, USA
- Founded
- 2024
- Employees
- Undisclosed
- Total funding
- Undisclosed
- Stage
- Undisclosed
- Status
- active
- Domains
- AI decision support, Modelling and simulation, Military logistics
- Website
- www.watchtowerlabs.ai
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Frequently asked
- What does Watchtower Labs do?
- Watchtower Labs is an AI-native decision-making and simulation platform for defense organizations operating in contested environments, founded in 2024 by CEO Akhil Iyer, a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry and special operations officer and ex-Shield Capital investor. Its multi-agent, LLM-powered platform models complex operational scenarios to support planning and logistics decisions. Its flagship product, the Joint Sustainment Decision Tool (JSDT), was developed for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) alongside USINDOPACOM, USNORTHCOM, and the Defense Logistics Agency to forecast munitions, fuel, medical materiel, and spare-parts needs weeks in advance. The company was selected as one of 150 innovators in NATO DIANA's 2026 Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters challenge.
- Where is Watchtower Labs headquartered?
- Watchtower Labs is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA and was founded in 2024.
- What does Watchtower Labs specialize in?
- Watchtower Labs works across AI decision support, Modelling and simulation, Military logistics.
- Does Watchtower Labs hold government contracts?
- Defense Tech Atlas links Watchtower Labs to 1 government contract and 1 program.
Sources & citations5
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Selected among 10 innovators for NATO DIANA Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters challenge (€100,000)
NATO: NATO's DIANA selects innovators to drive decision superiority for the AllianceVerified2026-07-13 - 2
Company's own site lists Bellevue, WA as primary office, with additional locations in Honolulu HI, Burlingame CA, and the National Capital Region
Watchtower Labs: Watchtower Labs — Critical Missions. AI-First.Verified2026-07-20 - 3
Watchtower Labs, Inc. incorporated in California on 6 December 2024
California Secretary of State (via BizProfile filing record): Watchtower Labs, Inc. Burlingame, CA - filing informationReported2026-07-20 - 4
DIU awarded prototype OTAs to Air Space Intelligence and Watchtower Labs for the Joint Sustainment Decision Tool (JSDT), covering USINDOPACOM/USNORTHCOM/DLA logistics forecasting
Defense Innovation Unit: Two Contracts Awarded to Modernize Decision-Making for DoD's Joint LogisticsVerified2026-02-20 - 5
Akhil Iyer, CEO and co-founder of Watchtower Labs, is a former USMC infantry/special-operations officer and former Shield Capital principal
Shield Capital: Akhil Iyer — TeamVerified2026-07-20