Realloys is restoring domestic rare earth processing through its Euclid, Ohio facility and partnerships in Canada, supported by a $200 million letter of intent from the Export-Import Bank of the United States, as new defense procurement rules take effect in 2027.
HDT Robotics has delivered its Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles to the U.S. Army’s 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk for new equipment training under the Ground Optionally Autonomous Transport program.
Axon Vision has completed operational demonstrations and evaluations of its EDGE ClearSky drone detection system with a leading defense force. The system, part of the company's EDGE AI family, uses thermal sensing and AI processing to detect and intercept aerial threats.
Quiet Professionals and Spathe Systems have merged under the new name Endurion, a defense and technology company supporting U.S. Special Operations and national security missions. The launch, announced during SOF Week 2026, introduces Endurion's integrated capabilities across intelligence, operations, and technology.
Agile Defense has secured a $2 million contract through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s Tradewinds program to develop agentic AI workflows for the Department of War over a one-year period.
The global Drone as a Service market, currently valued between $6 and $8 billion, is projected to grow rapidly to as much as $150 billion by 2030, according to a press release. Companies such as ZenaTech, Safe Pro Group, and AeroVironment are expanding their operations to meet rising demand from defense and commercial sectors.
Lunar Outpost has closed an oversubscribed $30 million Series B round led by Industrious Ventures, with participation from Type One Ventures, Eniac Ventures, and others. The funding will accelerate production and deployment of the company's rover systems for NASA Artemis and U.S. national security programs.
Chainlink, Apex Group, Bluprynt, and Hacken have completed an embedded supervision solution developed with the Bermuda Monetary Authority to automate digital asset compliance through onchain enforcement.
Hypercore has announced the general availability of its AI Admin Agent, a system that automates the post-close operational lifecycle of private credit loans, providing real-time execution, auditability, and control.
Wall Street Prep has named Bogdan Tudose as Head of AI and Data Science, a new role focused on integrating AI into financial training and workflows across investment banking, private equity, and asset management.
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a contract by Blue Raven to produce 120 SharpSight radars, marking the largest single order to date for the system. The agreement expands the global availability of the radar, which supports missions such as border protection, search and rescue, and long-range surveillance.
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.
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