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.
NOBLE has announced a partnership with DefendEye to provide instant-launch AI drones to first responders, government, and defense agencies. The collaboration includes U.S.-based production and training support for rapid deployment.
Windward has launched its Maritime Intelligence Operations Center to deliver real-time, mission-ready maritime intelligence services for defense, commercial, and legal sectors.
The US military reportedly deployed Anthropic’s Claude AI system during a raid in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Pentagon and Anthropic are now said to be in dispute over how the AI can be used in future operations.
Swarm Defense Technologies has been chosen by the U.S. Department of War as one of 25 companies to participate in the $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program, which aims to deploy attack drone systems across American forces.
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