Defense-tech is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 5 linked articles.
Secret Service plans up to $20M (FY2026 Q4) to acquire Marathon Targets’ autonomous AI robotic target-training system (1 vehicle target + 8 infantry targets + 4 infantry targets), with prior >$4M spent on the vendor’s system; expansion of autonomous 3D robotic training tools across divisions.
BETA's MV250 will use GE Aerospace hybrid-electric propulsion and Sikorsky's autonomy stack for militarized unmanned missions.
Greece approves over $3.4B for Achilles’ Shield air defense, leaning on Israeli tech.
Weekly roundup of the ten largest announced U.S.-based funding rounds, led by Atoms at $1.7B (physical AI), with notable bets in Meshy AI, Sila, Etched, and other sectors; regulatory or legal changes are not discussed.
Forterra has deployed over 100 self-driving ATVs in Ukraine with extensive operational metrics and substantial venture funding, signaling strong defense-market traction despite autonomy still requiring teleoperation.
Comand AI, a French battlefield software startup, has raised €32m with Blossom Capital and Saab among the investors.
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