EVERYWHERE Communications has partnered with Parsons Corporation to enable resilient autonomous drone operations beyond line of sight under a Small Business Innovation Research initiative.
Blaize Holdings and Winmate Inc. have signed a strategic partnership to integrate Blaize's AI chips into Winmate's rugged computing systems used in defense, border security, maritime, and healthcare applications. The agreement targets about $15 million in business during the first year.
Scout AI has raised $100 million in a Series A round to accelerate development of Fury, its AI foundation model for unmanned warfare. The funding is the largest defense technology Series A in U.S. history and was co-led by Align Ventures and Draper Associates.
Innoviz Technologies has entered the defense and homeland security markets with its InnovizSMART and InnovizTwo Ultra Long Range LiDAR sensors, designed to provide 3D perception and situational awareness in demanding environments.
Artemis has completed the sale of its portfolio company Sightline Intelligence to Acron Technologies, expanding Acron's defense and edge AI capabilities. Sightline, based in Oregon, develops AI-enabled onboard video processing systems used in mission-critical defense applications.
Skydio announced a $3.5 billion investment to expand US manufacturing, research, and supply chains over the next five years, creating thousands of jobs and reinforcing domestic drone production.
Reliable Robotics has secured $160 million in new funding led by Nimble Partners to accelerate production and deployment of its FAA-certifiable Reliable Autonomy System for fully automated aircraft operations.
Mistral Inc. has received a $20 million contract from the U.S. Army to supply THOR Group 2 uncrewed aircraft systems and mission payloads, with completion expected by March 2027.
Agile Defense has appointed James Nowotny as Vice President of Justice and National Security, where he will lead efforts with the FBI, Department of Justice, and State Department to expand the company’s national security operations.
Strider Technologies has launched Strider OS, an agentic operating system that unifies the company’s intelligence products to deliver structured, decision-ready insights from complex global data.
Jetstream Venture Fund has established an interest in defense technology company Shield AI, which develops autonomous aircraft powered by its Hivemind AI pilot software. The move strengthens Jetstream’s focus on technologies enabling autonomy across air and space sectors.
Sidus Space announced progress on its Fortis Command and Data Handling system, developed with Microchip Technology, to support modular and scalable architectures for space and defense missions.
VSBLTY Groupe Technologies and Brightside Group have signed a binding Letter of Intent to collaborate on integrated AI and sovereign satellite infrastructure projects across the Philippines, focusing on defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure applications.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has launched the A1 Defense AI Center to develop artificial intelligence systems for battlefield operations, administrative optimization, and defense industry innovation.
Leidos and Havoc have signed an agreement to integrate their autonomy capabilities across maritime and aerial platforms, with testing planned for late 2026.
Magnet Defense LLC and Hanwha Defense USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly produce Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels for the U.S. Department of War, including a 38-meter model and collaboration on AI-based shipyard and autonomy technologies.
Vannevar Labs and SMX have announced a partnership to provide mission specific AI agents to U.S. Combatant Commands and select federal agencies, combining Vannevar’s data and analytics tools with SMX’s delivery and contracting capabilities.
The U.S. Air Force has granted VIA Science an Impact Level 5 continuous Authority to Operate for its eJARVIS application, expanding its capacity to handle more sensitive data.
Agile Defense has been awarded a five-year, $118 million contract under the RAPID program to support digital modernization for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office of Information Technology.
Danish startup Sapient Perception has secured €2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its 10K AI sensor technology for drones, with deployments planned in Ukraine and other contested environments.
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