Meta's Llama AI Goes Global, Mythos AI's Maritime Milestone, and $500M AI Fund Launched - Defense AI Brief #11
September 29, 2025 -
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Meta is set to provide its AI model Llama to several European and Asian allies, including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, NATO, and the European Union, for national security purposes. This move aims to bolster security measures across these regions by leveraging advanced AI capabilities.
Mythos AI has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by logging over 11,000 miles in full autonomy with its vessel 'Archie.' This marks a world-first in shipping navigation, showcasing successful autonomous navigation in the Houston–Galveston Ship Channel. Meanwhile, Venture Catalysts has led a Rs 3.5 crore pre-seed funding round for Paar Autonomy, a startup focused on developing AI for unmanned vehicles, highlighting the growing interest and investment in AI-driven transportation solutions.
Welcome to this week's edition of Defense AI Brief.
Meta is set to provide its AI model Llama to several European and Asian allies, including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, NATO, and the European Union, for national security purposes. This move aims to bolster security measures across these regions by leveraging advanced AI capabilities.
Mythos AI has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by logging over 11,000 miles in full autonomy with its vessel 'Archie.' This marks a world-first in shipping navigation, showcasing successful autonomous navigation in the Houston–Galveston Ship Channel. Meanwhile, Venture Catalysts has led a Rs 3.5 crore pre-seed funding round for Paar Autonomy, a startup focused on developing AI for unmanned vehicles, highlighting the growing interest and investment in AI-driven transportation solutions.
Meta Grants EU Access to AI Model Llama for Security
Meta will provide its AI model Llama to European and Asian allies, including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, NATO, and the European Union, for national security purposes. Read more
Mythos AI Logs 11,000 Miles in Autonomous Shipping
Mythos AI has achieved a significant milestone by logging over 11,000 miles in full autonomy with its vessel 'Archie.' This marks a world-first in shipping navigation, with successful navigation in the Houston–Galveston Ship Channel. Read more
Venture Catalysts Leads Funding for Paar Autonomy
The Indian investment firm Venture Catalysts has led a Rs 3.5 crore pre-seed funding round for Paar Autonomy, a startup developing AI for unmanned vehicles. Read more
Govini and BAE Systems Extend AI Partnership for Nuclear Program
On September 23, 2025, Govini announced the renewal of its partnership with BAE Systems to enhance the Minuteman III nuclear deterrence program using AI technology. Read more
Remcom Wins NASA Contract for AI Wireless Solutions
Remcom has received a NASA SBIR Phase I contract to advance wireless channel modeling for antennas on astronaut spacesuits and lunar vehicles, aiming to enhance communication on the Moon's surface. Read more
Parry Labs Unveils Forge Boss for Defense
Parry Labs has introduced the Forge Boss™, a mission-computing module that combines FPGA and AI acceleration for defense applications, set for release in Q1 2026. Read more
SIPRI Expert Contributes to Military AI Toolkit
Dr. Alexander Blanchard from SIPRI has contributed to the 'AutoPractices' project report, which focuses on developing a toolkit for military AI to enhance human agency and accountability. Read more
Boeing and Palantir Partner for AI in Defense
Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Palantir have announced a partnership to enhance AI integration across Boeing's defense programs using Palantir's Foundry platform. Read more
North Korea Prioritizes AI for Military Drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has prioritized the development of AI for military drones, emphasizing the need to enhance production capabilities during a visit to the Unmanned Aeronautical Technology Complex. Read more
Firehawk Aerospace Secures $60M for AI-Driven 3D Printing
Firehawk Aerospace has raised $60 million to enhance its 3D printing technology for defense applications, with a focus on strengthening the European supply chain. Read more
Grays Peak Capital Launches $500 Million AI-Driven Fund
Grays Peak Capital, a New York-based investment firm, has introduced its second fund, Grays Peak Private Credit II, to provide strategic capital to government and military middle-market companies. The fund will leverage AI-driven analytics for underwriting and risk management. Read more
GUNSENS Unveils AI Gun Threat Detection at GSX 2025
At GSX 2025, GUNSENS launched its AI-powered platform aimed at drastically reducing police response times to gun threats, enhancing public safety with real-time updates. Read more
GDIT Secures $1.5 Billion Contract for STRATCOM IT Modernization
General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a $1.5 billion contract to modernize the IT systems of the U.S. Strategic Command, focusing on AI integration and cyber solutions. Read more
UK Government Partners with Palantir for £1.5 Billion AI Defense Deal
The UK government has signed a £1.5 billion agreement with Palantir to enhance military AI capabilities, aiming to create 350 jobs and attract significant investments from US tech firms. Read more
Ask Sage Unveils AI Solution for Military with Tech Giants
Ask Sage has launched the Ask Sage Edge AI solution for military operations, developed in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NVIDIA, Meta, and Nutanix. The platform is designed for environments with limited connectivity, focusing on real-time data processing and security compliance. Read more
Areté and Turion Space Collaborate for Space Domain Awareness
Areté and Turion Space have partnered to launch an advanced event camera on a Turion DROID.alpha™ spacecraft in 2027, aiming to enhance Space Domain Awareness with novel sensor technology. Read more
Vitesse Systems Acquires Spacetime Engineering
On September 24, 2025, Vitesse Systems announced its acquisition of Spacetime Engineering to enhance its AI-driven ground antenna solutions for military and commercial satellite networks. Read more
VisionWave Secures $28 Billion in Defense Tech Funding
Defense tech funding has surpassed $28 billion in 2025, with companies like VisionWave Holdings, Inc. leading advancements in AI-powered security solutions. VisionWave recently demonstrated its radar technology in Abu Dhabi, emphasizing its real-time threat detection capabilities. Read more
Kela Technologies Acquires AI Startup Pelanor
Israeli defense tech company Kela Technologies has acquired AI startup Pelanor for an estimated $20-30 million to enhance its military operating system. Read more
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