A new joint study by the Aerospace Industries Association and EY US reveals that while most aerospace and defense organizations have begun implementing digital thread technologies, only a small fraction have achieved enterprise-wide adoption due to challenges in execution, governance, and data readiness.
ThroughPut.AI’s ELI system is now available to Department of War customers through the SBIR Aisle of the CDAO Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, providing AI-based tools for materiel flow and maintenance optimization.
Lockheed Martin successfully intercepted a Group 3 test drone using a Joint Air to Ground Missile launched from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher, marking the first demonstration of the Sanctum Counter Unmanned Aerial System in this configuration.
Windward has appointed retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert (Bob) Sharp as Chief Maritime Intelligence Officer. Sharp, former Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, will guide the company’s intelligence strategy and engagement with defense, government, and commercial clients.
Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Corporation company, has introduced the Zepharis Software Suite designed for air-gapped environments. The suite includes AI-powered tools to accelerate deployment and improve operator performance at the edge.
Sift has earned FedRAMP High certification through a collaboration with Knox Systems, enabling U.S. federal agencies to use its data infrastructure platform for physical AI and sensor data management.
Auron Solutions has been selected for the Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst Program to advance its AI-based RF software for counter-drone and infrastructure defense applications.
Rocket One Inc. has appointed Dr. Supriyo Bandyopadhyay as Lead Technical Advisor to guide the development of its AI nanomagnetic chip technology for space and defense applications.
Elron Ventures and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have announced a capital commitment of up to $300 million for their joint venture RDC to pursue mergers and acquisitions of dual use defense technology companies over the next three years.
Elbit Systems has been awarded a $350 million contract from an international customer to upgrade main battle tanks with advanced systems, including AI-enabled electro-optical sights and communication suites. The program will be completed over four years.
5WPR has launched a Defense Practice to serve U.S. defense and aerospace clients, focusing on AI visibility and citation share across major AI engines. The launch follows its Defense & Aerospace AI Visibility Index 2026, which found Anduril Industries and Palantir Technologies leading in AI citation share.
Scientific Systems has appointed Dan 'Animal' Javorsek as Chief Strategy Officer, alongside two senior hires to support growth in autonomous defense systems.
Govini has been ranked 18th on the 2026 NatSec100 list by the Silicon Valley Defense Group and J.P. Morgan, marking the largest climb of any company in this year's index.
Istari Digital has named Mark Ryland, a former AWS Chief Solutions Architect, as its new Vice President of Artificial Intelligence to lead its agentic AI infrastructure efforts for aerospace, defense, and other critical sectors.
Trace Systems Inc. has been awarded a $1.81 billion, 10-year contract by U.S. Special Operations Command to support the EAGLE-I program, which aims to modernize Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance infrastructure across the joint force.
Amca has closed a $300 million Series B funding round led by Caffeinated Capital, valuing the company at over $1 billion. The funding will support expansion of its RAPID AI platform and new manufacturing facilities across the United States.
Metamagnetics has integrated Lanthanide Solutions as a wholly owned subsidiary to establish a domestic supply chain for rare earth materials supporting defense and aerospace applications.
ONE Bow River National Defense Fund has made a strategic investment in PteroDynamics to support the development and manufacturing of its Transwing vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft systems for defense and commercial use.
Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have completed the first flight of an unmanned Airborne Early Warning system combining Saab's LoyalEye radar with the MQ-9B aircraft. The test marks the start of a multi-month evaluation phase leading to a full capability demonstration later this year.
Arkeus has raised $18 million in Series A funding led by QIC Ventures to scale its AI powered sensing systems for autonomous defense platforms across the United States, Australia, and Europe.
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