OpenAI, Founders Fund, and Lux Capital have invested $30 million in biosecurity startup Valthos, which has emerged from stealth to develop AI tools for detecting and countering biological threats.
The U.S. Department of the Air Force has opened a call for proposals to develop artificial intelligence data centers, requiring projects with over 100 megawatts of new load and at least $500 million in capital investment.
KnectIQ has entered a licensing agreement with SRC UK to integrate its SelectiveTRUST technology into advanced defense and intelligence systems across allied nations.
Seasats introduced its new Quickfish autonomous surface vessel during a U.S. Navy exercise off the California coast, showcasing high-speed performance and multi-week endurance capabilities.
The Japanese government plans to emphasize domestic artificial intelligence development in its upcoming national strategy to reduce reliance on foreign systems and strengthen security. The initiative includes measures to attract AI talent, develop advanced chips, and build a next-generation supercomputer.
PDW has launched a new Multi-Mission Payload (MMP) suite for its C100 platform, enhancing communication, navigation, and spectrum awareness capabilities for the U.S. Army under a $20.9 million award.
Li-S Energy has signed a collaboration agreement with Praetorian Aeronautics to test and integrate lithium-sulfur batteries into AI-powered interceptor drones and autonomous defense platforms.
Kägwerks and Sigma Defense have announced a partnership to deliver an integrated C5ISR solution combining Kägwerks' DOCK-Ultra platform with Sigma Defense's Olympus ecosystem to enhance real-time connectivity and situational awareness for warfighters.
Researchers at Florida International University have developed SHIELD, a machine learning-based system that detects and recovers drones from cyberattacks midflight, allowing them to complete their missions.
Sigma Defense has acquired Aries Defense to strengthen its tactical edge ISR and CJADC2 capabilities, integrating Aries’ sensor and video systems with Sigma’s Olympus ecosystem.
Leidos and VML have introduced Imperium, an AI-powered platform built to enhance U.S. strategic information operations by improving planning, analysis, and mission agility.
Conceal has secured $26 million in Series B funding led by Two Bear Capital, with participation from Allegis Cyber and Gula Tech Adventures. The investment will accelerate product development and expand go-to-market initiatives for its browser-native security platform.
SaferWatch has partnered with Sentrycs to integrate real-time drone detection and mitigation technology into its Command Center Platform, enabling law enforcement to detect, track, and safely neutralize unauthorized drones.
Agile Defense has joined the Tradewinds Solution Marketplace, making its AI, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions accessible to Department of War entities through the CDAO’s acquisition ecosystem.
Faction Networks and Davolink have announced a joint venture to design and manufacture Zero Trust secure routers and networking appliances in the United States, with product releases planned for 2026.
Latent AI has introduced new edge AI tools and formed partnerships with Ditto, Wind River, and Voyager Technologies to enhance AI deployment across terrestrial and orbital platforms.
Aechelon Technology has been selected to provide the baseline Open Geospatial Consortium Common Database for the U.S. Air Force's SCARS program, establishing the core geospatial foundation for unified simulation environments.
Oracle and Duality Technologies have partnered to make Duality’s secure data collaboration platform available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enabling confidential AI and analytics for government and defense organizations.
Strider Technologies has joined the Oracle Defense Ecosystem, a program launched by Oracle to advance AI, cybersecurity, and national security innovation. The collaboration will provide Strider with access to Oracle’s cloud and AI resources to enhance its strategic intelligence capabilities.
Rohirrim has appointed retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Dave Bassett to its Advisory Board. The former DCMA Director and Army Program Executive Officer will support the company’s AI initiatives for government acquisition and procurement automation.
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