Defense

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

Elron Ventures and Rafael Commit Up to $300 Million for Dual Use Defense Acquisitions

Elron Ventures and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have announced a capital commitment of up to $300 million for their joint venture RDC to pursue mergers and acquisitions of dual use defense technology companies over the next three years.

June 01, 2026

Elbit Systems Wins $350 Million Contract for Tank Upgrades

Elbit Systems has been awarded a $350 million contract from an international customer to upgrade main battle tanks with advanced systems, including AI-enabled electro-optical sights and communication suites. The program will be completed over four years.

May 28, 2026

5WPR Launches Defense Practice Focused on AI Visibility for Defense Firms

5WPR has launched a Defense Practice to serve U.S. defense and aerospace clients, focusing on AI visibility and citation share across major AI engines. The launch follows its Defense & Aerospace AI Visibility Index 2026, which found Anduril Industries and Palantir Technologies leading in AI citation share.

May 28, 2026

Scientific Systems Appoints Dan Javorsek as Chief Strategy Officer

Scientific Systems has appointed Dan 'Animal' Javorsek as Chief Strategy Officer, alongside two senior hires to support growth in autonomous defense systems.

May 28, 2026

Govini Ranks 18th on 2026 NatSec100 List for Defense Innovation

Govini has been ranked 18th on the 2026 NatSec100 list by the Silicon Valley Defense Group and J.P. Morgan, marking the largest climb of any company in this year's index.

May 26, 2026

Istari Digital Appoints Former AWS Executive Mark Ryland as Vice President of AI

Istari Digital has named Mark Ryland, a former AWS Chief Solutions Architect, as its new Vice President of Artificial Intelligence to lead its agentic AI infrastructure efforts for aerospace, defense, and other critical sectors.

May 26, 2026

Trace Systems Wins $1.81 Billion Contract to Support USSOCOM EAGLE-I Program

Trace Systems Inc. has been awarded a $1.81 billion, 10-year contract by U.S. Special Operations Command to support the EAGLE-I program, which aims to modernize Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance infrastructure across the joint force.

May 24, 2026

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