Defense

Dream Raises $260 Million to Expand Sovereign AI Infrastructure for Governments

Dream has raised $260 million in funding at a $3 billion valuation to accelerate deployment of its sovereign AI and national cyber defense platforms across multiple regions.

June 19, 2026

Lunai Bioworks CEO Updates Shareholders on Defense Contracts, AI Biodefense, and Legal Action

Lunai Bioworks has secured its first revenue-generating defense contract with the U.S. government through BioSymetrics, formed a national research consortium, and initiated legal proceedings over alleged market manipulation.

June 18, 2026

Lyntris Acquires Novium to Strengthen Satellite Motion Systems

Lyntris has acquired Novium, a Houston-based developer of high-precision motion systems for space and defense applications, expanding its Space ISR and Resilient Communications portfolio.

June 18, 2026

Agile Defense Wins $145 Million FBI Intelligence Analysis Contract

Agile Defense announced that its subsidiary IntelliWare Systems has been awarded a $145 million contract to support the FBI Threat Screening Center with intelligence analysis services under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program.

June 18, 2026

49North Awarded $3.7 Million Contract for Canada's Guardian Aircraft Data System

49North, a subsidiary of MDA Space, has received a $3.7 million contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to deliver a Coalition Shared Database for Canada's Remotely Piloted Aircraft System program, enhancing real-time intelligence sharing among allied nations.

June 16, 2026

Sopra Steria and Red Hat Extend Collaboration for Sovereign Embedded AI

Sopra Steria has expanded its collaboration with Red Hat to industrialize sovereign embedded AI systems that operate across hybrid cloud and constrained field environments, focusing on defense, public services, and critical infrastructure.

June 16, 2026

Fleetzero Introduces Marine Autonomy Stack for Commercial and Defense Fleets

Fleetzero has launched its Marine Autonomy Stack, combining software, hardware, and propulsion systems to enable autonomous and tele-operated vessel operations for commercial and defense users.

June 16, 2026

VisionWave Acquires Controlling Interest in Foresight Autonomous

VisionWave Holdings has executed a definitive agreement to acquire up to 52 percent of Foresight Autonomous Holdings in a share exchange valued at about 17.5 million dollars, adding optical and thermal sensing technology to its defense-focused platform.

June 10, 2026

Ezurio Acquires Gateworks to Expand Embedded Compute Portfolio

Ezurio has acquired California-based Gateworks Corporation, a designer of industrial single board computers, to strengthen its position in defense, aerospace, and industrial markets.

June 10, 2026

Baidu Responds to U.S. Defense Department Listing as Chinese Military Company

Baidu stated it should not have been included on the U.S. Department of Defense's list of Chinese Military Companies, saying the designation is unjustified and will not affect its business or securities.

June 09, 2026

Shifters Raises $10.2 Million to Advance Autonomous Ground Robots

Israeli robotics startup Shifters has secured $10.2 million in seed funding led by Ace Capital Partners to accelerate the development and production of its autonomous ground platforms designed for high-risk environments.

June 04, 2026

Exostar Expands Microsoft Collaboration for CMMC Compliance on Azure

Exostar has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to make its Azure-based CMMC Ready Suite available through the Microsoft Marketplace, helping more than 80,000 defense suppliers streamline cybersecurity compliance and procurement.

June 03, 2026

AIA and EY Report Finds Scaling Barriers in Aerospace Digital Thread Adoption

A new joint study by the Aerospace Industries Association and EY US reveals that while most aerospace and defense organizations have begun implementing digital thread technologies, only a small fraction have achieved enterprise-wide adoption due to challenges in execution, governance, and data readiness.

June 03, 2026

ThroughPut.AI Joins CDAO Tradewinds Marketplace for Defense Logistics AI

ThroughPut.AI’s ELI system is now available to Department of War customers through the SBIR Aisle of the CDAO Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, providing AI-based tools for materiel flow and maintenance optimization.

June 03, 2026

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates First Sanctum C-UAS Launch from GRIZZLY System

Lockheed Martin successfully intercepted a Group 3 test drone using a Joint Air to Ground Missile launched from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher, marking the first demonstration of the Sanctum Counter Unmanned Aerial System in this configuration.

June 03, 2026

Windward Appoints Former NGA Director Bob Sharp as Chief Maritime Intelligence Officer

Windward has appointed retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert (Bob) Sharp as Chief Maritime Intelligence Officer. Sharp, former Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, will guide the company’s intelligence strategy and engagement with defense, government, and commercial clients.

June 03, 2026

Sealing Technologies Introduces Zepharis Software Suite for Air-Gapped Operations

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Corporation company, has introduced the Zepharis Software Suite designed for air-gapped environments. The suite includes AI-powered tools to accelerate deployment and improve operator performance at the edge.

June 02, 2026

Sift Achieves FedRAMP High Certification with Knox Systems Partnership

Sift has earned FedRAMP High certification through a collaboration with Knox Systems, enabling U.S. federal agencies to use its data infrastructure platform for physical AI and sensor data management.

June 02, 2026

Auron Solutions Joins Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst Program

Auron Solutions has been selected for the Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst Program to advance its AI-based RF software for counter-drone and infrastructure defense applications.

June 01, 2026

Rocket One Names Dr. Supriyo Bandyopadhyay Lead Technical Advisor for AI Nanomagnetic Technology

Rocket One Inc. has appointed Dr. Supriyo Bandyopadhyay as Lead Technical Advisor to guide the development of its AI nanomagnetic chip technology for space and defense applications.

June 01, 2026

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