Defense

Pyka Demonstrates Autonomous DropShip Aircraft in U.S. Army Reserve Exercise

Pyka showcased its autonomous cargo aircraft, DropShip, during the U.S. Army Reserve's Combat Support Training Exercise, completing autonomous resupply and casualty evacuation missions.

July 01, 2026

Seekr and SNC Partner to Develop AI for Multi Domain Defense Missions

Seekr and SNC have announced a strategic partnership to integrate explainable AI into multi domain defense systems, beginning with applications for aircrew decision support and command and control operations.

June 26, 2026

Orbital Composites Wins $1.9 Million U.S. Space Force Contract for Extreme Environment Materials

Orbital Composites has been awarded a $1.9 million Tactical Funding Increase contract from SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force, to advance its robotic additive manufacturing platform for extreme environment materials used in defense and space applications.

June 26, 2026

ARCYN Defense Opens Second Seed Round to Advance Iron Rain Counter-UAS System

ARCYN Defense has opened its second seed financing round to accelerate development and testing of Iron Rain, a kinetic counter-drone system that integrates AI-based targeting and modular projectile technology.

June 25, 2026

Casepoint Wins $98.8 Million Department of War Agreement for AI Legal Platform

Casepoint has secured a $98.8 million Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Department of War to provide its AI platform for legal and investigative operations across multiple defense agencies.

June 25, 2026

Rocket One Launches Swarm Stage AI for Counter-Drone Defense

Rocket One Inc. has introduced Swarm Stage AI, a simulation and defense platform designed to train organizations against coordinated drone swarm threats. The system adapts technology acquired from SkyStage for defense, infrastructure, and space applications.

June 23, 2026

Air Space Intelligence Wins $875 Million FAA Contract to Modernize National Airspace System

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Air Space Intelligence a 12-year, $875 million contract to implement AI-based software systems that will modernize the National Airspace System and improve air traffic management efficiency.

June 23, 2026

Sophia Space Selects Apex to Support Orbital Computing Demo Mission

Sophia Space has chosen Apex to supply a satellite bus for a 2027 demonstration mission that will test its TILE orbital computing modules in real time.

June 23, 2026

Dream Raises $260 Million to Expand Sovereign AI Infrastructure for Governments

Dream has raised $260 million in funding at a $3 billion valuation to accelerate deployment of its sovereign AI and national cyber defense platforms across multiple regions.

June 19, 2026

Lunai Bioworks CEO Updates Shareholders on Defense Contracts, AI Biodefense, and Legal Action

Lunai Bioworks has secured its first revenue-generating defense contract with the U.S. government through BioSymetrics, formed a national research consortium, and initiated legal proceedings over alleged market manipulation.

June 18, 2026

Lyntris Acquires Novium to Strengthen Satellite Motion Systems

Lyntris has acquired Novium, a Houston-based developer of high-precision motion systems for space and defense applications, expanding its Space ISR and Resilient Communications portfolio.

June 18, 2026

Agile Defense Wins $145 Million FBI Intelligence Analysis Contract

Agile Defense announced that its subsidiary IntelliWare Systems has been awarded a $145 million contract to support the FBI Threat Screening Center with intelligence analysis services under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program.

June 18, 2026

49North Awarded $3.7 Million Contract for Canada's Guardian Aircraft Data System

49North, a subsidiary of MDA Space, has received a $3.7 million contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to deliver a Coalition Shared Database for Canada's Remotely Piloted Aircraft System program, enhancing real-time intelligence sharing among allied nations.

June 16, 2026

Sopra Steria and Red Hat Extend Collaboration for Sovereign Embedded AI

Sopra Steria has expanded its collaboration with Red Hat to industrialize sovereign embedded AI systems that operate across hybrid cloud and constrained field environments, focusing on defense, public services, and critical infrastructure.

June 16, 2026

Fleetzero Introduces Marine Autonomy Stack for Commercial and Defense Fleets

Fleetzero has launched its Marine Autonomy Stack, combining software, hardware, and propulsion systems to enable autonomous and tele-operated vessel operations for commercial and defense users.

June 16, 2026

VisionWave Acquires Controlling Interest in Foresight Autonomous

VisionWave Holdings has executed a definitive agreement to acquire up to 52 percent of Foresight Autonomous Holdings in a share exchange valued at about 17.5 million dollars, adding optical and thermal sensing technology to its defense-focused platform.

June 10, 2026

Ezurio Acquires Gateworks to Expand Embedded Compute Portfolio

Ezurio has acquired California-based Gateworks Corporation, a designer of industrial single board computers, to strengthen its position in defense, aerospace, and industrial markets.

June 10, 2026

Baidu Responds to U.S. Defense Department Listing as Chinese Military Company

Baidu stated it should not have been included on the U.S. Department of Defense's list of Chinese Military Companies, saying the designation is unjustified and will not affect its business or securities.

June 09, 2026

Shifters Raises $10.2 Million to Advance Autonomous Ground Robots

Israeli robotics startup Shifters has secured $10.2 million in seed funding led by Ace Capital Partners to accelerate the development and production of its autonomous ground platforms designed for high-risk environments.

June 04, 2026

Exostar Expands Microsoft Collaboration for CMMC Compliance on Azure

Exostar has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to make its Azure-based CMMC Ready Suite available through the Microsoft Marketplace, helping more than 80,000 defense suppliers streamline cybersecurity compliance and procurement.

June 03, 2026

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