Quantum Systems has equipped its Vector reconnaissance drone with a yellow fuselage and an onboard AI that autonomously evades interceptor drones, responding to the threat of FPV interceptors that hav…
Defence contractors including BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Airbus have participated in a record $4.1bn of venture capital funding rounds for defence tech start-ups so far this year, according to D…
German defense AI startup Helsing raised a $1.8 billion Series E at an $18 billion valuation, with demand for equity outstripping shares offered, as European militaries increasingly adopt AI-infused a…
The Australian Army has tested the Vector AI drone, refined using combat data from Ukraine, to enhance target detection and electronic warfare resilience. Developed by Germany's Quantum Systems, the d…
Defense tech startups have raised $12.3 billion in venture funding since the start of 2026, nearly double the amount from the same period last year, as investors shift from generic AI to military-focu…
Quantum Systems raised $1.2 billion in Series D funding, doubling its valuation to $8 billion, to expand manufacturing and invest in AI-driven autonomous defense systems. The round, co-led by Blacksto…