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19 hours ago

America's F-22 Raptor Hits Mach 2, One of The Fastest Ever Built

F-22 Raptor is one of the fastest combat aircraft, capable of speeds over Mach 2.
#startup-funding
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Rising star defense tech startup Mach Industries is raising $100 million, sources say | TechCrunch

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Rising star defense tech startup Mach Industries is raising $100 million, sources say | TechCrunch

Mach Industries is closing in on a $100 million financing round to fund its defense tech innovations.
Co-founded by 21-year-old Ethan Thornton, Mach aims to revolutionize military vehicles and weaponry with new technologies.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Air Force bid for Tesla Cybertrucks in target practice symbolizes the 'evolving' relationship between the Pentagon and Big Tech, expert says

The U.S. Air Force plans to use Tesla Cybertrucks as missile targets for battlefield training.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
1 week ago

The U.S. Military Is Buying Tesla Cybertrucks To Shoot At Them

The U.S. military plans to requisition Tesla Cybertrucks for target practice as they prepare for potential adversaries adopting the technology.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Rocket Lab eyes big defense opportunities with new acquisition | TechCrunch

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.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Live: Will Palantir Post A Big Earnings Beat After The Bell?

Investors anticipate growth in government contracts despite federal budget pressures.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard join Spotify exodus over arms industry link

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard protest Spotify over CEO's defense industry ties, removing their music from the platform.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bay Area engineer stole nuclear missile secrets, sought to aid China

Chenguang Gong pleaded guilty to stealing defense trade secrets to aid China.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Anduril alums raise $24M Series A to bring military logistics out of the Excel spreadsheet era | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley is focusing on defense technology, particularly AI-enabled software for military logistics, as tensions rise and modernization needs increase.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I went to the 'save America' conference in Detroit, where patriotic founders vied for VC dollars

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.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Western arms makers can now live-test their prototype weapons on the battlefield against Russia's forces

Ukraine is inviting foreign arms manufacturers to test weapons prototypes in combat against Russian forces.
#silicon-valley
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago
Tech industry

The Neoprime Club: Silicon Valley and The Rise of Defense Disruptors

Emerging defense contractors from Silicon Valley are addressing technology gaps for U.S. military capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

China is the Pentagon's top challenge. Here's what the Army says it's doing about it.

"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."
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

This tech CEO quit to redesign the 155mm shell - and upend how the West buys its weapons

Sceptre artillery shell combines unprecedented range and precision with an innovative production model emphasizing local manufacturing and software updates.
#investment
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

European VC breaks taboo by investing in pure defense tech from Ukraine's war zones | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Spotify's Daniel Ek just bet bigger on Helsing, Europe's defense tech darling | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

European VC breaks taboo by investing in pure defense tech from Ukraine's war zones | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Spotify's Daniel Ek just bet bigger on Helsing, Europe's defense tech darling | TechCrunch

fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Dr. Joye Purser: Safeguard Against Shifting Risks

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

Castelion raises $350M Series B to scale hypersonic missile business | TechCrunch

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.
Venture
#funding
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Two-year-old defense tech Mach Industries confirms $100M raise led by Khosla, Bedrock | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Two-year-old defense tech Mach Industries confirms $100M raise led by Khosla, Bedrock | TechCrunch

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Hackathon teams race to solve defense tech challenges as Europe boosts military capabilities

"Given the geopolitical climate, defense tech is relevant now more than ever, said Aniketh Ramesh, a startup founder..."
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

This SpaceX alumni-founded startup raised $10 million in 36 hours

AndrenaM is using AI to revolutionize underwater sonar data analysis, enhancing maritime security with a sophisticated sensing network.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump trade deal shows how vital China's rare-earth metals are to US defense firms

The draft trade agreement with China seeks to secure rare-earth metal supplies crucial for U.S. military production amidst ongoing trade tensions.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Meta's tech chief says it's time for Silicon Valley to embrace the military again

Meta partners with Anduril for military tech, signaling a shift back toward strong ties between Silicon Valley and defense applications.
#nato
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg and Palmer Luckey end their beef and partner to build extended reality tech for the US military

Meta and Anduril have partnered to create advanced military technology, signaling Big Tech's growing involvement in defense.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

If drone companies don't have their kit on the frontline in Ukraine they 'might as well give up,' says UK minister

Drone companies must have a presence in Ukraine to develop effective technologies for modern warfare.
#us-navy
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Uncrewed warships are simple answers to big US Navy problems, says a defense tech company that's building them

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Uncrewed warships are simple answers to big US Navy problems, says a defense tech company that's building them

#drones
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The UK just took down a swarm of drones with a 13-cent-a-shot energy weapon

The UK deployed a radiowave-based weapon to successfully shoot down a drone swarm, marking a significant advancement in military technology.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump praises crowd of cheering soldiers at biggest US military base in the Middle East, vows 'substantial pay raises'

Trump celebrates strong US-Qatar military relations and a $42 billion defense deal during his Middle East visit.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Accuses China of Stealing Designs for Most Beautiful Fighter Jet in the World'

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.
Apple
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Check out the Hellhound, a 375-mph 3D-printed turbojet-powered exploding drone competing for a spot in the US Army's arsenal

Cummings Aerospace's Hellhound loitering munition is unique for its speed, modular design, and 3D-printed structure, distinguishing it from other similar drones.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Vertical Aerospace has a plan to capitalize on Europe's defense tech moment | TechCrunch

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.
European startups
#venture-capital
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
European startups

This American VC is betting on European defense tech; that's still very unusual | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
European startups

This American VC is betting on European defense tech; that's still very unusual | TechCrunch

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Founder's Fund's new $4.6B fund indicates an era of big VC spending | TechCrunch

Founder's Fund raised $3.4 billion for its third growth fund, indicating strong market confidence and oversubscription from investors.
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

ATMOS and ARX Robotics forge 'Space Defence Alliance' to build the world's first Orbit-to-Ground Deployment Platform - Silicon Canals

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.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Even After Losing Sales, This Defense Contractor Sells Over $20 Billion in Arms More Than Its Closest Competitor

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.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The US Marine Corps is trying to figure out how to sort out friendly and enemy drones in battle

The Marine Corps is actively developing drone policies to improve friendly and enemy identification, highlighting the critical need in cluttered modern battlefields.
DevOps
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Palantir CEO Alex Karp touts 'warrior culture' as company boosts annual revenue outlook

Palantir's growth is fueled by a supportive cultural shift towards defense technology and strong AI sales.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
3 months ago

ARX Robotics rides defence tech wave with 31M for battlefield robots

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

Top secret US spy drone gets deadly laser that MELTS missiles mid-air

A laser system mounted on drones can destroy missiles mid-air, marking a breakthrough in defense technology.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

See the world's first drone aircraft carriers

China launched the world's largest amphibious assault ship, potentially the first purpose-built drone carrier, heralding a major shift in naval warfare.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

How this Ukrainian walkie-talkie maker caught the attention of the US military

Himera produces electronic warfare-resistant walkie-talkies to enhance battlefield communication.
Founded during the Ukraine conflict, Himera has rapidly gained military interest, especially from the US.
The startup's G1 Pro radio aids in countering electronic warfare challenges.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile shield: sources

SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril are frontrunners for Trump's missile defense initiative amid evolving defense strategies.
UK news
fromTheregister
3 months ago

British Army harnesses radio waves to fry drone swarms

British soldiers have effectively used a radio-wave weapon to disable drones, marking a significant advancement in aerial defense capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

VC firm Overlap brings on Pentagon alum to advise defense tech startups on working with the government

"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."
Startup companies
US news
fromTheregister
3 months ago

China's REE restrictions will affect US military readiness

The trade war is jeopardizing US military readiness by creating supply chain vulnerabilities in rare earth elements essential for defense technologies.
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