Ukraine is using US-built Shield AI V-BAT drones equipped with artificial intelligence to target Russian supply lines and military infrastructure in Crimea, part of a 40-day campaign to pressure Mosco…
The Pentagon awarded AeroVironment an $80.5 million task order for its Titan-MS AI-powered counter-drone system to protect nuclear bases, following unauthorized drone incursions at Barksdale Air Force…
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…
The Pentagon is formalizing AI's role in military targeting by revising classified doctrine and moving Project Maven to program-of-record status, with contract ceilings raised to nearly $1.3 billion. …
Defense tech startups have raised $14.6 billion in venture capital through May 2026, surpassing 2025's full-year record, driven by AI advancements and Pentagon support. Major deals include Anduril's $…
U.S. defense tech startup Anduril secured $5 billion in May, one of the largest private defense investments ever, to expand manufacturing of autonomous drones and systems. Global private defense inves…
Toxic fonts have infected landing pages across multiple US startups, prompting a community alert to prevent further outbreaks. Companies including Articul8, Actio, Gauntlet, Nomadic, and Shield AI hav…
James Brocklebank, co-chair of private equity firm Advent International, has built an artificial intelligence tool trained on 13 years of the firm's investment committee papers that can analyze new de…