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Axon Vision (TASE: AXN), Israel’s first publicly traded defense AI company, has announced a landmark $2 million order from a local Israeli defense customer for its AI-powered upgrade kits for Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS). This deal is not only significant in size but also strategically important, as it showcases how vision-based AI is transforming conventional … [Read more...] about Axon Vision Secures Breakthrough Defense AI Order

Rune Technologies has announced a $24 million Series A funding round, reinforcing its mission to bring cutting-edge, AI-driven logistical software to the heart of modern military operations. The round, led by Human Capital and joined by Pax VC, Washington Harbour Partners, and returning heavyweights like Andreessen Horowitz, Point72 Ventures, XYZ Venture Capital, and Forward … [Read more...] about Rune Technologies Secures $24M to Redefine Military Logistics with Tactical AI

With nearly two decades of engineering precision under its belt, Ukrainian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) specialist Skyeton is entering a new chapter—one that could fundamentally reshape the future of drone warfare in the West. Teaming up with the UK’s Prevail Partners, a premier defence and security firm with deep operational and intelligence expertise, the companies have … [Read more...] about Raybird Takes Flight: UK-Ukrainian Alliance to Transform Drone Warfare

Onebrief, a startup reshaping operational planning and staff collaboration in the military domain, has announced a $20 million Series C extension round led by Battery Ventures. The raise brings the company’s valuation to $1.1 billion—an extraordinary leap from $650 million just three months ago—cementing its position among a select group of unicorns in the U.S. defense … [Read more...] about Onebrief Becomes Defense Tech Unicorn with $1.1B Valuation, Focuses on AI and Wartime Resilience

EDGE Group, a major Emirati defense firm, recently secured a landmark $2.45 billion deal with Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence to supply eight advanced missile patrol vessels, marking a significant achievement for the UAE's growing domestic defense industry. This contract represents the largest naval shipbuilding export in the Middle East, clearly positioning EDGE as an influential … [Read more...] about EDGE Signs Historic $2.45 Billion Naval Contract with Kuwait

Blighter Surveillance Systems has introduced a striking advancement in ground movement radar technology with the B422LR, a long-range border surveillance radar capable of detecting a person at 15 kilometers — all while consuming just 4 Watts of power. To put that in perspective, this is roughly equivalent to the energy demand of a mobile phone charger or a single LED light … [Read more...] about Blighter Unveils Ultra-Efficient Long-Range Border Radar with 15km Human Detection Capability

A new chapter in battlefield precision is unfolding with the U.S. Army’s $13 million order for the SMASH 2000L fire control systems from SMARTSHOOTER Inc., the American arm of the Israeli-based defense technology firm. These compact, lightweight fire control units, also known as SMASH 3000, represent a decisive technological edge for dismounted soldiers facing fast-evolving … [Read more...] about Precision on the Modern Battlefield: U.S. Army Orders $13M in SMASH 2000L Fire Control Systems

The Texas A&M University System’s Research Security Office (RSO) has achieved an unprecedented milestone by winning the prestigious Jack Donnelly Excellence in Counterintelligence Award for the fourth time, setting a record among academic institutions. Presented by the U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) in conjunction with the Office of … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Sets Historic Benchmark with Fourth Jack Donnelly Counterintelligence Award

V2X Inc. (NYSE: VVX) has secured a significant $103 million contract from the U.S. Navy for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) covering maintenance services on the fleet of C-26 aircraft, underscoring the company’s established position as a preferred provider in this specialized operational support area. This award solidifies V2X's longstanding relationship with Navy aviation, … [Read more...] about V2X Secures $103 Million Contract for U.S. Navy C-26 Aircraft Maintenance

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has embarked on a groundbreaking two-year initiative funded by a $3.2 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), designed to transform how the structural integrity and lifespan of components made through additive manufacturing (AM) are assessed. The project, named OPAL ("One Part And Life"), aims to … [Read more...] about Predicting the Future of Additive Manufacturing: SwRI’s Pioneering Project with DARPA