#defense-technology

#defense-technology

Code Metal, a Boston-based startup that uses AI to write code and translate it into other programming languages, just closed a $125 million Series B funding round from new and existing investors. The news comes just a few months after the startup raised $36 million in series A financing led by Accel. Code Metal is part of a new wave of startups aiming to modernize the tech industry by using AI to generate code and translate it across programming languages.

The company focuses on autonomous drones and AI pilots for use in combat and in contexts where communications may be down or jammed. Its technology enables the surveillance, mapping, and monitoring of spaces (such as inside buildings) without the need for human intervention. Unlike its competitor, Skydio, Shield AI has been focused on military objectives from the beginning, yet its defence tech has also been sold for maritime, policing, and border control operations.

OPINION - Out with a "rules-based international order" and in with "U.S. core national interests", according to the U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) of 2025. The NSS was not well-received by many of the 32 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Indeed, saying good-bye to the U.S. as the guarantor of global order will be difficult for many of our allies and partners, who will be expected to contribute more to their own defense and security.

Tensions between Israel and Iran have heavily influenced Middle Eastern politics for decades. Both nations have invested greatly in military strength, advanced technology, and regional influence. As their rivalry continues to play out through conflicts, cyber operations, and strategic acts, questions often arise about which country holds the upper hand. Israel is known for its cutting-edge defense systems, well trained forces, and close ties with Western powers,

Top talent, ambitious founders, and serious capital are flooding into a mission that matters, delivering products and solutions that will send us to the moon, deploy unimaginably capable unmanned aerial devices, and redefine what's possible in modern warfare. It's an exciting moment-one full of possibility and potential. But here's the problem: while everyone is focused on the moonshots, we're overlooking the foundation.

Palmer Luckey says he learned the hard way that relying on Silicon Valley talent can be a trap. The founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries recalled how, after Facebook (now Meta) acquired Oculus in 2014, his other company's hiring funnel narrowed almost exclusively to Bay Area engineers. Many, he said, were "very mercenary-minded" and more interested in résumé building than mission.

Rocket Lab's second-quarter results showcase how the space systems business is driving its revenues, accounting for $97.9 million of $144.5 million total revenue.

The Reindustrialize Summit emphasized the potential for startups and venture capitalists to drive an American manufacturing renaissance, amid a generational challenge with the Chinese Communist Party.

"The US Army is pushing radical transformation, preparing for a war that it hopes never happens, and striving to send China the message that it won't win should a fight come."

I realized that my knowledge and skills could help drive efficient operations as well as technical eminence, ultimately safeguarding the freedoms we hold dear.

Castelion has raised a $350 million Series B led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Altimeter Capital, aiming to transform the production of hypersonic missile systems.

"Given the geopolitical climate, defense tech is relevant now more than ever, said Aniketh Ramesh, a startup founder..."

President Trump accused China of copying the F-22 design while announcing plans for a new F-55 and a redesigned Super F-22, aiming to maintain U.S. military superiority.

Vertical's hybrid-electric strategy isn't unique to the startup. Archer Aviation announced a new unit dedicated to defense alongside plans to work with Anduril.

ATMOS is enhancing Europe's rapid response capabilities through its partnership with ARX Robotics, integrating orbital re-entry logistics and unmanned ground systems for disaster relief.

STING is a programmable and scalable airburst interceptor round that gives ground units a last-mile defense against drone swarms, effectively transforming tactical defense strategy.

The Marine Corps is actively developing drone policies to improve friendly and enemy identification, highlighting the critical need in cluttered modern battlefields.

The demand for modular, software-driven defence systems is growing rapidly - and we're building the company that will define this category in Europe.

"In a rapidly changing defense landscape, my goal is to help bridge the gap between innovative tech startups and the military's evolving needs, ensuring impactful collaboration."