Defense

Gallatin AI Opens Austin Office to Support Military Logistics

Gallatin AI has opened a new office in Austin, Texas, to position its engineering and delivery teams closer to U.S. Army commands. The move establishes the company's third location and supports its focus on AI-powered logistics planning tools.

March 02, 2026

Allen Control Systems Triples Austin Facility for Bullfrog Counter-Drone Production

Allen Control Systems has expanded its Austin, Texas operations to more than 57,000 square feet to meet growing demand for its Bullfrog autonomous counter-drone system, enabling scaled production and R&D for U.S. and allied military customers.

March 02, 2026

OpenAI Reaches Pentagon Agreement with Technical Safeguards

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the company has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy its AI models within the department’s classified network, including safeguards to prevent misuse and ensure human oversight in military applications.

March 01, 2026

Anthropic Reaffirms Refusal to Remove AI Safeguards Amid Pentagon Pressure

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reiterated that the company will not remove safeguards preventing its AI from being used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons, despite Pentagon threats to label it a supply chain risk or invoke the Defense Production Act.

February 27, 2026

V2X Awarded Seat on $25B ATSP5 Defense Technology Contract

V2X, Inc. has been selected for the Department of Defense’s Advanced Technology Support Program 5 (ATSP5), a $25 billion multiple-award contract to advance engineering and AI-driven defense systems.

February 22, 2026

EDGE AI Foundation Forms Defense Working Group for Mission-Critical AI

The EDGE AI Foundation has established a Defense Working Group to strengthen the role of edge artificial intelligence in national security operations. The initiative, chaired by Sek Chai of Latent AI, will focus on advancing AI capabilities in government and defense environments.

February 22, 2026

SpaceX Partners with MTN to Provide Satellite Communications for Government Clients

MTN has signed an agreement with SpaceX to become an authorized provider of its satellite connectivity services for government and defense clients, expanding MTN’s secure global communication offerings.

February 22, 2026

NOBLE Partners with DefendEye to Supply AI Drones for First Responders and Defense

NOBLE has announced a partnership with DefendEye to provide instant-launch AI drones to first responders, government, and defense agencies. The collaboration includes U.S.-based production and training support for rapid deployment.

February 22, 2026

Windward Launches Maritime Intelligence Operations Center for Real-Time Mission Support

Windward has launched its Maritime Intelligence Operations Center to deliver real-time, mission-ready maritime intelligence services for defense, commercial, and legal sectors.

February 16, 2026

US Military Reportedly Used Anthropic’s Claude in Venezuela Raid

The US military reportedly deployed Anthropic’s Claude AI system during a raid in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Pentagon and Anthropic are now said to be in dispute over how the AI can be used in future operations.

February 16, 2026

Swarm Defense Selected for $1.1 Billion U.S. Drone Program

Swarm Defense Technologies has been chosen by the U.S. Department of War as one of 25 companies to participate in the $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program, which aims to deploy attack drone systems across American forces.

February 13, 2026

Palladyne AI Completes First Flight of IntelliSwarm Autonomous Swarming System

Palladyne AI has announced the first successful flight of its IntelliSwarm system, combining SwarmOS autonomy software with the BRAIN X2 flight computer, enabling autonomous collaboration between multiple UAVs.

February 08, 2026

Trive Capital Invests in PavCon to Expand AI Analytics for Defense

Trive Capital has announced an investment in PavCon, a predictive analytics firm serving the U.S. Department of War, to support the company's expansion in AI-driven defense solutions.

February 06, 2026

V2X Partners with Google Public Sector to Deliver Secure AI Solutions for U.S. Government

V2X, Inc. has announced a partnership with Google Public Sector to deploy secure AI and cloud solutions for U.S. government defense and intelligence agencies. The collaboration will integrate Google's generative AI technologies into V2X's secure environments to enhance mission resilience and operational speed.

February 05, 2026

IFS to Support SkyAlyne in Royal Canadian Air Force Training Program

IFS has been selected by SkyAlyne to provide a digital aviation maintenance and asset management platform for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training program, helping modernize aircraft readiness and fleet operations across Canada.

February 05, 2026

Teledyne FLIR Defense Wins $17.5 Million Contract from armasuisse for Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drones

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a $17.5 million contract from armasuisse to supply Black Hornet 4 nano-drones for integration with the Swiss Armed Forces' Piranha 8x8 vehicles, enhancing reconnaissance capabilities.

February 04, 2026

Reveal Technology Acquires Anomaly Six to Expand Tactical Intelligence Platform

Reveal Technology has acquired Anomaly Six, integrating its digital intelligence tools with Reveal’s geospatial and human terrain platforms to enhance real-time decision-making for defense operators.

February 02, 2026

Ondas' Optimus Drone Added to DCMA Blue UAS Cleared List

Ondas Holdings Inc.'s subsidiary American Robotics has received approval for its Optimus drone to be listed on the Defense Contract Management Agency's Blue UAS Cleared List, enabling rapid federal procurement for defense and infrastructure use.

January 29, 2026

Grid Aero Raises $20 Million Series A to Scale Autonomous Airlift Operations

Grid Aero has raised $20 million in Series A funding co-led by Bison Ventures and Geodesic Capital to advance its long-range autonomous aircraft for defense and humanitarian missions.

January 29, 2026

IntelliGRC Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Readiness for Its SaaS Platform

IntelliGRC has completed a FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency assessment for its SaaS platform, conducted by A-LIGN, and is now listed as FedRAMP Moderate Ready on the FedRAMP Marketplace.

January 28, 2026

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