JFB Construction Holdings and XTEND have begun deliveries of tactical drone systems under an $8 million defense contract, expandable to $25 million, with a government defense customer in the Middle East.
Smack Technologies has raised $32 million in seed and Series A funding to establish the first frontier AI lab dedicated to national security. The company plans to expand research and development of its AI systems for the U.S. Department of War and allied forces.
Ondas Holdings Inc. has entered into a merger agreement with Mistral Inc., a U.S.-based defense prime contractor, expanding its access to Department of Defense programs and manufacturing infrastructure.
webAI has been chosen as an industry partner for the U.S. Army’s Project ARIA, a new initiative to rapidly deploy artificial intelligence capabilities to soldiers in the field. The company will contribute to Team Black, developing AI tools that operate directly on soldiers’ devices without relying on centralized infrastructure.
Roboze has received funding from Rule 1 Ventures to expand its AI-integrated distributed manufacturing platform across the US, Europe, and the Middle East, focusing on defense and critical infrastructure applications.
Blighter has won a contract to supply its B400 series ground surveillance radars and BlighterNexus AI-assisted software to an Eastern European army for border protection. The systems will be deployed at fixed sites and on reconnaissance vehicles to enhance monitoring capabilities.
Caitlin Kalinowski has resigned from OpenAI, citing concerns about the company's agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense and the lack of safeguards around surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Kraken Robotics has agreed to acquire Covelya Group for $615 million, expanding its underwater technology and defense market reach. The deal will be partly funded by a $350 million public offering and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
Teradar has completed a $1.9 million SBIR Phase II contract with the U.S. Army to develop terahertz sensing technology for improved battlefield visibility and threat detection in degraded visual environments.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticized OpenAI’s new defense deal, calling its messaging dishonest and accusing it of engaging in 'safety theater' after Anthropic’s own talks with the Pentagon collapsed over ethical safeguards.
HawkEye 360 has been selected by a European Ministry of Defense for an electronic warfare program valued at up to $75 million, expanding its partnerships across Europe.
Fortem Technologies has been awarded a three-year, $18 million contract by the U.S. Army to supply AI-powered DroneHunter interceptors and support services for counter-drone defense at Army sites worldwide.
NODA AI has secured $25 million in Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to accelerate development of its AI-powered orchestration platform for defense and intelligence applications.
Gallatin AI has opened a new office in Austin, Texas, to position its engineering and delivery teams closer to U.S. Army commands. The move establishes the company's third location and supports its focus on AI-powered logistics planning tools.
Allen Control Systems has expanded its Austin, Texas operations to more than 57,000 square feet to meet growing demand for its Bullfrog autonomous counter-drone system, enabling scaled production and R&D for U.S. and allied military customers.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the company has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy its AI models within the department’s classified network, including safeguards to prevent misuse and ensure human oversight in military applications.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reiterated that the company will not remove safeguards preventing its AI from being used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons, despite Pentagon threats to label it a supply chain risk or invoke the Defense Production Act.
V2X, Inc. has been selected for the Department of Defense’s Advanced Technology Support Program 5 (ATSP5), a $25 billion multiple-award contract to advance engineering and AI-driven defense systems.
The EDGE AI Foundation has established a Defense Working Group to strengthen the role of edge artificial intelligence in national security operations. The initiative, chaired by Sek Chai of Latent AI, will focus on advancing AI capabilities in government and defense environments.
MTN has signed an agreement with SpaceX to become an authorized provider of its satellite connectivity services for government and defense clients, expanding MTN’s secure global communication offerings.
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