CRG Defense is the new name adopted by Cornerstone Research Group, Inc., which has been a pioneer in defense innovation for 28 years. The change reflects the company’s evolution into a next-generation defense tech platform business, one that integrates problem solving, product development, and manufacturing to deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security and empower warfighters. The new identity reflects CRG Defense’s expanded role as a defense tech platform company.
The new name will be used immediately under a doing-business-as (DBA) designation, allowing the company to retain its established brand equity while signaling its sharpened focus on delivering scalable, operational defense solutions.
“When I started CRG in my basement in 1997, it was just me, the dream of creating a different type of defense business, and a lot of drive,” said Pat Hood, CEO and founder. “Today, we’re a team of 100 people who develop technologies and deliver innovative products and services that protect and empower those who serve.”
Over the past two decades, the company has earned a reputation for technical excellence across advanced materials, aerosystems, power and energy, sensors, and human performance. With a growing portfolio of proprietary technologies and a commitment to scaling production capabilities, CRG Defense is well-positioned to be a key player in the nation’s defense industrial base.
While the company’s name is changing, its purpose remains steadfast: to deliver advanced solutions to government customers that improve operational effectiveness, protect lives, and support national defense through innovation and collaboration.
“CRG Defense represents a new chapter in our growth,” added Hood. “We are a platform company poised for rapid growth and ready to meet the evolving needs of our DoD customers with speed, innovation, and purpose.”