Defense

Apr 24, 2026

Strider Technologies Introduces Strider OS for Strategic Intelligence

Strider Technologies has launched Strider OS, an agentic operating system that unifies the company’s intelligence products to deliver structured, decision-ready insights from complex global data.

Apr 24, 2026

Jetstream Venture Fund Takes Stake in Shield AI to Expand Aerospace Portfolio

Jetstream Venture Fund has established an interest in defense technology company Shield AI, which develops autonomous aircraft powered by its Hivemind AI pilot software. The move strengthens Jetstream’s focus on technologies enabling autonomy across air and space sectors.

Apr 23, 2026

Sidus Space Advances Fortis Command and Data Handling Platform with Microchip Collaboration

Sidus Space announced progress on its Fortis Command and Data Handling system, developed with Microchip Technology, to support modular and scalable architectures for space and defense missions.

Apr 23, 2026

VSBLTY and Brightside Partner on AI and Satellite Projects in the Philippines

VSBLTY Groupe Technologies and Brightside Group have signed a binding Letter of Intent to collaborate on integrated AI and sovereign satellite infrastructure projects across the Philippines, focusing on defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure applications.

Apr 22, 2026

Ukraine Establishes A1 Defense AI Center for Battlefield Innovation

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has launched the A1 Defense AI Center to develop artificial intelligence systems for battlefield operations, administrative optimization, and defense industry innovation.

Apr 21, 2026

Leidos and Havoc Partner to Advance Maritime and Air Autonomy

Leidos and Havoc have signed an agreement to integrate their autonomy capabilities across maritime and aerial platforms, with testing planned for late 2026.

Apr 21, 2026

Magnet Defense and Hanwha Defense USA Form Partnership to Build Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels

Magnet Defense LLC and Hanwha Defense USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly produce Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels for the U.S. Department of War, including a 38-meter model and collaboration on AI-based shipyard and autonomy technologies.

Apr 21, 2026

SMX and Vannevar Labs Partner to Deliver Mission Specific AI Agents for U.S. Defense

Vannevar Labs and SMX have announced a partnership to provide mission specific AI agents to U.S. Combatant Commands and select federal agencies, combining Vannevar’s data and analytics tools with SMX’s delivery and contracting capabilities.

Apr 20, 2026

VIA Science Earns IL5 Continuous Authority to Operate for eJARVIS

The U.S. Air Force has granted VIA Science an Impact Level 5 continuous Authority to Operate for its eJARVIS application, expanding its capacity to handle more sensitive data.

Apr 20, 2026

Agile Defense Wins $118 Million USCIS Digital Modernization Contract

Agile Defense has been awarded a five-year, $118 million contract under the RAPID program to support digital modernization for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office of Information Technology.

Apr 16, 2026

Sapient Perception Raises €2M for AI Sensor Systems for UAVs

Danish startup Sapient Perception has secured €2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its 10K AI sensor technology for drones, with deployments planned in Ukraine and other contested environments.

Apr 15, 2026

Hall Lidar Unveils AI-Based Acoustic Drone Detection System

Hall Lidar Inc. has launched the UDL-64, an AI-powered acoustic system for drone detection that operates independently of RF, GPS, or visual signals and remains undetectable to adversaries.

Apr 15, 2026

Leidos and Altaris Form Joint Venture Combining Security and Imaging Units

Leidos and investment firm Altaris have agreed to form a U.S.-based joint venture that merges Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions business with Altaris-owned Analogic. The partnership aims to advance AI and 3D imaging technologies for global security screening.

Apr 15, 2026

VSBLTY Launches AI-Powered Counter-Drone Platform in Gulf Region

VSBLTY Groupe Technologies has introduced its multi-sensor drone detection and intelligence system to the Gulf Cooperation Council market, aiming to enhance early threat identification amid ongoing regional conflicts.

Apr 15, 2026

Raytheon Completes First Flight Test of RAIVEN Staring Sensing System

Raytheon, an RTX business, has completed the first flight test of its RAIVEN Staring sensing system on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The air-cooled electro-optical and infrared suite demonstrated 270-degree situational awareness and effective mapping in zero illumination conditions.

Apr 15, 2026

U.S. Army Awards $15.3M Contract to Quantum-Systems for Vector AI Drones

Quantum-Systems Inc. has been selected by the U.S. Army to supply its Vector AI small uncrewed aircraft system under a $15.3 million contract, providing AI-enabled reconnaissance and targeting capabilities.

Apr 14, 2026

US Air Force Selects Accrete’s Argus Platform to Mitigate Foreign Investment Risks

The US Air Force has chosen Accrete’s Argus AI platform to reduce foreign ownership, control, or influence risks in international investments and real estate acquisitions.

Apr 14, 2026

Bridge Defense Acquires Syntelligent Analytic Solutions to Expand Intelligence Capabilities

Bridge Defense has acquired Syntelligent Analytic Solutions to strengthen its intelligence and analytics capabilities for national security customers, combining technology development with analytic expertise.

Apr 14, 2026

Ellen M. Lord Joins Marlinspike Partners as Strategic Advisor

Marlinspike Partners has appointed former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen M. Lord as Strategic Advisor. She will guide the firm's investments in aerospace, defense, and frontier technologies with an emphasis on AI and autonomy.

Apr 14, 2026

Lockheed Martin Expands Venture Fund to $1 Billion

Lockheed Martin has increased its venture capital fund, Lockheed Martin Ventures, from $400 million to $1 billion, marking its largest expansion since the fund’s creation in 2007. The additional funding will support technologies such as AI, autonomy, and quantum computing for national security applications.

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