Circus SE's EUR 2M AI-Robotics Grant, Anthropic's Nuclear Safety AI, and More - Defense AI Brief #6
August 25, 2025 -
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Circus SE has secured a EUR 2 million grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research to advance its CA-M AI-Robot for defense applications. This funding will support the development of innovative AI-robotics solutions aimed at enhancing defense capabilities. Meanwhile, Anthropic has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an AI classifier designed to prevent the misuse of AI in nuclear weapon discussions, ensuring high accuracy in identifying concerning conversations.
In other news, Pasteur Labs has acquired AI startup FOSAI to boost its AI-driven physics simulation capabilities for the aerospace and defense sectors. Additionally, Sealing Technologies has launched Operator X, an AI Hunt Kit Assistant, to enhance defensive cyber operations. These developments highlight the ongoing advancements in AI technology within the defense industry, aiming to improve efficiency and security.
Welcome to this week's edition of Defense AI Brief.
Circus SE has secured a EUR 2 million grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research to advance its CA-M AI-Robot for defense applications. This funding will support the development of innovative AI-robotics solutions aimed at enhancing defense capabilities. Meanwhile, Anthropic has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an AI classifier designed to prevent the misuse of AI in nuclear weapon discussions, ensuring high accuracy in identifying concerning conversations.
In other news, Pasteur Labs has acquired AI startup FOSAI to boost its AI-driven physics simulation capabilities for the aerospace and defense sectors. Additionally, Sealing Technologies has launched Operator X, an AI Hunt Kit Assistant, to enhance defensive cyber operations. These developments highlight the ongoing advancements in AI technology within the defense industry, aiming to improve efficiency and security.
Circus SE Secures EUR 2 Million Grant for Defense AI-Robotics
Circus SE has received a EUR 2 million grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research to advance its CA-M AI-Robot, aimed at improving autonomous nutrition systems in defense settings. Read more
Anthropic's AI Classifier for Nuclear Safety
The AI company Anthropic has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy to create a classifier aimed at preventing the misuse of AI in nuclear weapon discussions. Read more
Pasteur Labs Acquires FOSAI for AI Simulation
On August 21, 2025, Pasteur Labs announced its acquisition of AI startup FOSAI to enhance AI-driven physics simulation for aerospace and defense sectors. Read more
Sealing Technologies Unveils AI Hunt Kit Assistant
On August 18, 2025, Sealing Technologies announced the launch of Operator X, an AI Hunt Kit Assistant aimed at enhancing defensive cyber operations by automating tasks and improving efficiency. Read more
BAE Systems Boosts Chip Production with CHIPS Act
BAE Systems is upgrading its Microelectronics Center in Nashua, New Hampshire, with CHIPS Act funding to enhance chip production for the U.S. Department of Defense. The initiative aims to increase capacity, expedite delivery, and reduce costs for military applications. Read more
Grid Aero Introduces 'Lifter Lite' Drones for Military Use
Startup Grid Aero has launched the 'Lifter Lite' autonomous cargo drone to improve logistics for the U.S. military in the Pacific, capable of carrying significant loads over long distances. Read more
HEISHA and Unibird Launch Drone Defence System in China
HEISHA Technology and Unibird have launched the Drone Defence Tower (DDT) in Shenzhen, China, featuring a system with search and defensive drones for enhanced security. Read more
MakinaRocks Wins Defense AI Platform Contract
MakinaRocks has secured a contract with the Agency for Defense Development to develop an AI platform for weapons systems, valued at 2 billion won. Read more
Dropla Tech Secures €2.4M for AI Explosive Detection
Danish-Ukrainian startup Dropla Tech has raised €2.4 million to advance its AI technology for detecting explosive devices in real-time during UAV reconnaissance. Read more
ORI and Seekr Partner for AI Solutions in U.S. Government
Seekr and ORI have announced a strategic partnership to provide AI solutions specifically for the U.S. government. The focus is on enhancing national defense and intelligence capabilities with secure and scalable technologies. Read more
Airbus and Shield AI Achieve First Autonomous Flight of MQ-72C
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Shield AI have completed the first autonomous flight of the MQ-72C aerial logistics connector in Texas. This marks a significant step forward for the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector program. Read more
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