Defense

Norwegian Ministry of Defence Selects Skydio X10D Drones

The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence has awarded Skydio a $9.4 million contract to supply X10D autonomous drones, enhancing Norway's defense capabilities.

July 15, 2025

Pentagon Awards $200M AI Contracts to Tech Giants

The Pentagon has awarded $200 million contracts to Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI to enhance national security through advanced AI technologies.

July 15, 2025

xAI Secures Government Contracts for Grok AI Tool

Elon Musk's xAI has announced new government partnerships for its AI tool, Grok, including a $200 million contract with the Department of Defense and availability through the GSA schedule.

July 15, 2025

Planet Labs Secures Four Major AI Contracts in Defense Sector

Planet Labs has announced four significant contracts for its AI-enabled solutions in the defense and intelligence sector, enhancing situational awareness for government customers.

July 02, 2025

Defense Company One to Showcase AI Warfare Tech in Global Challenge

Defense Company One, a spinout from Startup Central, has been selected to participate in an international defense technology challenge in Canada, where it will debut its AI-sensor-fusion electronic warfare technology.

July 02, 2025

Finland Ministry of Defense Partners with ICEYE for Satellite Surveillance

The Finland Ministry of Defense has signed a Letter of Intent with ICEYE to acquire SAR satellites, enhancing its space-based intelligence capabilities.

June 30, 2025

Avathon Launches AI Platform for Aerospace and Defense

Avathon has introduced its Industrial AI Platform for Aerospace and Defense, aiming to enhance operational intelligence and supply chain management.

June 25, 2025

Stream Engine Partners with AFRL for AI-Powered Intelligence

Stream Engine has entered a three-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory to enhance AI-powered intelligence for the Department of Defense.

June 18, 2025

Oracle and Metron Form Alliance for Defense Decision Support

Oracle has announced a strategic alliance with Metron to enhance decision-making capabilities for defense organizations using cloud and AI technologies.

June 18, 2025

Oracle Unveils Defense Ecosystem to Boost National Security Innovation

Oracle has announced the launch of its Defense Ecosystem, a global initiative aimed at enhancing national security through advanced technology, as stated in a press release.

June 18, 2025

Oracle Introduces Air-Gapped Cloud Service for National Security

Oracle has announced the Oracle Compute Cloud@Customer Isolated, a secure cloud service designed for governments and regulated industries, providing enhanced security and control for confidential data.

June 17, 2025

Zilliz Enhances Video Surveillance with AI-Powered Vector Database

Zilliz has announced the adoption of its vector database solutions by video surveillance providers, enabling real-time threat detection and efficient video search. The technology addresses data overload challenges in the industry.

June 15, 2025

Virtualitics Joins Palantir's FedStart for Defense AI Deployment

Virtualitics has joined Palantir's FedStart program to accelerate the deployment of its AI platform for U.S. government agencies, announced in a press release.

June 11, 2025

Saab Integrates AI in Gripen E Fighter Jet

Saab, in collaboration with Helsing, has successfully integrated AI into its Gripen E fighter jet, marking a significant advancement in military aviation technology.

June 11, 2025

Quantum Systems Opens New Facility in California for AI-Powered ISR Solutions

Quantum Systems has opened a new 135,000-square-foot facility in Moorpark, California, to enhance the production of its AI-powered ISR solutions, according to a press release.

June 08, 2025

Anthropic Introduces Claude Gov Models for U.S. National Security

Anthropic has launched a specialized set of Claude Gov models tailored for U.S. national security agencies, designed to enhance strategic planning and intelligence analysis.

June 06, 2025

ZE Government Solutions Launches Mobile Threat Detection Kit

ZE Government Solutions has introduced the ZeroEyes Awareness Kit (ZEAK), a portable solution for enhanced threat detection, as announced in a press release.

June 05, 2025

Lockheed Martin Introduces AI Fight Club for Defense Testing

Lockheed Martin has announced the AI Fight Club, a competitive environment to test AI systems for national security applications, as stated in a press release.

June 05, 2025

Seekr Secures U.S. Army Contracts for AI Development

Seekr has been awarded two U.S. Army SBIR contracts to advance AI technologies for military applications, focusing on Generative AI and Large Language Models.

May 29, 2025

Leidos Acquires Kudu Dynamics to Boost AI Cyber Capabilities

Leidos has acquired Kudu Dynamics to enhance its AI-enabled cyber capabilities for defense and intelligence sectors, as announced in a press release.

May 29, 2025

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