About Us

What We Do

Ampwave Defense delivers state-of-the-art power tube and microwave traveling wave tube technologies to markets around the world.

Our products are trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Energy, with additional applications across federal, state, and local agencies.

We offer a comprehensive range of customized traveling wave tubes and microwave power modules engineered for electronic warfare, signal jamming, and SatCom applications.

Our power tube product lines deliver the high-power output and RF amplification required by ballistic missile defense systems and the nation’s most advanced global communication networks.

Our team

Our engineers, technologists, and industry professionals bring expertise across defense programs, commercial applications, and research partnerships, combining technical depth with real-world application at every customer engagement.

Lenny Martin

President and CEO

Malcolm Carruthers

Vice President

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Built for the Most Demanding Missions on Earth — and Beyond

With a heritage dating to 1942, Ampwave Defense brings generations of deep expertise and trusted relationships to the technologies that underpin modern defense and scientific capability. Our products operate across air, sea, land, space, and laboratory environments where precision, reliability, and domain knowledge are non-negotiable.

From aerospace and defense primes to the world’s leading research institutions, Ampwave Defense is the trusted niche partner for the programs that demand it most.