Ukrainian defense technology startup Swarmer has raised $18 million to develop its AI-driven drone swarm platform, enabling a single operator to manage multiple drones. The funding marks one of the largest investments in Ukraine’s defense tech sector since 2022.
X-Bow Systems has become the first company to deploy Lockheed Martin’s Astris AI Factory, a secure AI platform designed to accelerate rocket manufacturing with defense-grade data protection.
The U.S. Army has awarded Skydio a $7.9 million contract for its X10D small unmanned aircraft systems under the Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 program, expanding the company’s FY25 support to $12.3 million.
Windlift has announced successful initial testing of its GUARD tethered unmanned aerial vehicle platform, designed to enhance national defense and commercial security operations. The GUARD systems can operate in extreme wind conditions and are aligned with U.S. and NATO defense initiatives.
GE Aerospace and Shield AI have signed an agreement to collaborate on propulsion technologies for Shield AI's AI-piloted X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet, selecting the F110-GE-129 engine with an advanced vectoring nozzle to power the aircraft.
At the IMPACT 25 summit in Washington, D.C., Anduril founder Palmer Luckey presented EagleEye, a modular AI-powered system that integrates command, control, and vision capabilities for military operators. Developed by Anduril with support from Meta, the platform aims to enhance situational awareness and survivability on the battlefield.
VisionWave Holdings Inc. announced the exercise of over 400,000 stock purchase warrants, generating approximately $4.6 million in proceeds. The move follows the company's inclusion in the S&P Total Market Index and a top technical rating from Nasdaq Dorsey Wright.
Firehawk Aerospace has received a strategic investment from Hanwha Defense USA to advance 3D printed solid rocket motor technology and accelerate production capabilities.
Metal Shark and HavocAI have announced a partnership to integrate HavocAI's collaborative autonomy platform into Metal Shark's fleet of unmanned surface vessels, enabling coordinated multi-vessel operations for U.S. and allied militaries.
Valid Eval has expanded its collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit after supporting a U.S. Department of Defense prize challenge for unmanned aircraft systems. The company will now provide its secure SaaS platform to support additional DIU competitions and sourcing efforts.
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. and PVML Ltd. have entered the execution phase of their secure AI collaboration, integrating radar and computer-vision systems with real-time data infrastructure for defense operations.
VisionWave Holdings has earned the highest possible Technical Attribute rating from Nasdaq Dorsey Wright, marking it as a 'Strong Buy' and highlighting its momentum in the AI-driven defense sector.
Partsol Defense has secured a $380,000 contract with the U.S. Department of War to deploy its Atai Cognitive AI and Checkmate 4D Neural Network platforms. The systems will support supply chain analysis and vendor verification for defense operations.
Supermicro announced plans to deliver next-generation NVIDIA AI platforms in 2026 and introduced U.S.-manufactured, TAA-compliant systems optimized for government applications.
Northstar Enterprise + Defense announced a partnership with Owens Corning to integrate advanced materials into its AI-ready modular data centers, improving insulation, durability, and sustainability.
SpiderOak has been accepted into the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS Recognized Assessor Program, authorizing it to conduct cybersecurity evaluations on unmanned aerial systems seeking compliance with U.S. Government requirements.
The Center for Frontier AI Security (CFAS) has launched in Arlington, Virginia, bringing together leaders from NVIDIA, Google, OpenAI, and AWS to develop frameworks for secure AI integration in national security.
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.
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