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CisLunar Industries, a lunar infrastructure startup, announced the closing of its seed round at the Tectonic Defense Summit. The round’s value was not disclosed, but the funding enables the company to move from prototype production to low‑quantity manufacturing of final‑flight hardware.
Kyiv‑based defence‑tech startup Black Forest Systems announced it has secured $400,000 in funding from Front Ventures and Hede Capital Partners AB. The capital will be used to industrialise its SHADOX infantry drone platform and scale production for military deployment. The...
Austin-based R2 Wireless announced it has raised more than $5 million in new funding, bringing its total capital raised to over $13 million. The financing will support U.S. expansion, engineering hires, and new defense and commercial partnerships following deployments in...
The UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) announced a £350,000 investment in Cross Manufacturing Ltd to establish a pilot‑scale production line for ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). The funding aims to boost UK sovereign capability in high‑temperature materials for hypersonic...
The Business Development Bank of Canada announced a $1.2 billion CAD injection from the Canadian federal government to expand its Defence Platform, bringing total allocated funding to $2.2 billion. The platform also includes a new $300 million StrongNorth Fund, led by Peter Suma,...
Leonardo announced the acquisition of UK-based endpoint and cloud security company Becrypt, expanding its cybersecurity capabilities for the UK government and Five Eyes allies. The deal strengthens Leonardo's position in the UK and Five Eyes cyber defence domain, adding Becrypt's...
Anduril Industries announced it will acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions, a provider of a large commercial network of telescopes for satellite and space debris tracking. The terms were undisclosed, but the deal will expand Anduril's space business and integrate ExoAnalytic's data into...
X‑Bow Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Evolution Space, a provider of solid rocket motors and hypersonic propulsion technology. The acquisition, announced on 10 March 2026, aims to expand X‑Bow’s production capacity and address Department of Defense munitions...
Aureus Greenway Holdings (NASDAQ: AUGS) announced a reverse merger with Powerus, a drone manufacturer backed by American Ventures, the investment vehicle of Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. The transaction will make Powerus publicly traded and includes investors such as...
Powerus, a West Palm Beach‑based drone maker, announced plans to go public by combining with Nasdaq‑listed golf‑course operator Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. The transaction is backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, expanding the Trump family’s defense investments.
South Korean defence giant Hanwha Aerospace announced a direct investment of nearly €100 million in Estonia to boost its defence industry, including a €25 million ammunition plant and a €23 million technology centre. The broader programme could total up to €260 million and involves...
DeltaQuad, a developer of VTOL fixed-wing UAVs, announced that Dutch investment firms Parcom and Keen Venture Partners have become strategic shareholders, providing capital to support its growth in the European defense market. The partnership aims to accelerate innovation, expand internationally,...
German defence group Rheinmetall AG announced the acquisition of a 51% majority stake in Croatia’s DOK‑ING, a specialist in uncrewed ground systems. The undisclosed‑price deal, pending regulatory approval, positions DOK‑ING for expanded production and integration with Rheinmetall’s defence portfolio.
London‑based robotics startup Mutable Tactics raised $2.1 million in a pre‑seed round led by Seraphim Space, with participation from the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund, Koro, Entrepreneurs First and Transpose. The funding will accelerate development of its AI‑guided drone autonomy...
Utah-based defense startup Vector announced it has secured a $20 million loan from JPMorgan Chase to expand domestic manufacturing of small unmanned aerial systems. The financing will be used to scale production, strengthen supply chains, and meet rising demand from military...
Canadian marine technology firm Kraken Robotics announced it will acquire UK‑based Covelya Group for $615 million in a cash‑and‑stock transaction. The deal, funded by $480 million in cash and $135 million of Kraken shares, expands Kraken’s subsea technology portfolio and positions it as...
Machina Labs announced the closing of a $124 million Series C round to scale its intelligent manufacturing infrastructure for defense, aerospace and advanced mobility. The round was led by Woven Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures and Strategic Development...
nLIGHT Inc announced a follow‑on equity offering that raised over $190 million after expenses. The proceeds will fund manufacturing expansion, supply‑chain investments, staffing and potential M&A. The offering was completed earlier this month, boosting the company's cash balance to more than...
Velocity One, a private equity-backed aerospace and defense platform, announced the acquisition of Kaney Aerospace, expanding its portfolio in power systems, navigation, and precision-engineered components. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
German defence‑tech startup SWARM Biotactics announced it has secured approximately €13 million ($15.36 million) in investment funding to support the development and deployment of its bio‑electronic cyborg‑insect swarms for NATO customers. The funding was disclosed in a Feb 25 statement by CEO Stefan...
Arcline announced an investment in Hydraulics International Inc, a provider of hydraulic products for US and allied defense forces, prime contractors, government agencies, and industrial companies. The terms of the investment were not disclosed.
Frankenburg Technologies announced a €30 million Series A round to fund its next‑generation missile manufacturing capacity in Europe. The round was led by Plural with participation from SmartCap, bringing total funding to €40 million. The capital will be used to build two EU...
Hybrid‑electric aircraft maker LAT Aerospace announced the acquisition of Gurugram‑based defence robotics startup Sharang Shakti for an undisclosed amount. The deal aims to strengthen LAT’s autonomous systems and defence electronics capabilities, aligning with its mission to develop next‑generation civil aviation platforms....
Earth Resources Technology (ERT) announced the acquisition of Sev1Tech, expanding its footprint in both civilian and defense markets, particularly with the U.S. Space Force. The deal, supported by Macquarie Capital, triples ERT’s workforce to about 1,600 employees, though the purchase...
Markon announced the acquisition of Millennium Corp., a cybersecurity services provider that supports the Defense Department with threat emulation, testing, and intelligence services. The deal, disclosed on Friday, expands Markon's red‑team capabilities and consolidates its R&D portfolio, with financial terms...
Ukrainian defence tech firm MaXon Systems announced it has closed a new funding round, with investors including Greenflag Ventures, BRAVE1, Freedom Fund VC and Big Defence. The round’s size was not disclosed. The capital will support development of its autonomous...
Karman Space & Defense announced the completion of its acquisitions of Seeman Composites and MSC LLC, creating a multi-domain company that supports critical space and defense subsystems. The deal expands Karman’s portfolio across maritime defense, hypersonics, missile defense, and space...
ValueQuest Investment Advisors announced the closing of its Rs 1,500 crore ValueQuest Tristar private equity fund, focused on advanced manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defence, and energy transition. The fund, which activated a Rs 500 crore greenshoe, aims to invest in 8–12 companies with...
BAE Systems' Bofors business has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Swedish precision‑machining firm Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, expanding its industrial capacity in Europe. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Kyiv-based defence tech firm The Fourth Law announced a new funding round backed by US public safety technology group Axon. The undisclosed investment will support R&D of AI-driven autonomy solutions for drones to protect Ukrainian cities from Shahed attacks. The...
German laser‑beam steering startup INLEAP Photonics announced the close of a pre‑seed round, raising an undisclosed amount. The round was led by High‑Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) with participation from Ventis Capital and other private investors. The capital will be used to...
Naval Group announced an investment in the capital of cortAIx France, a joint AI initiative led by Thales. The partnership aims to accelerate the development and industrialisation of AI solutions for critical defence systems, ensuring algorithmic sovereignty and data security.
Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have finalized a government‑to‑government agreement transferring the former Royal Navy hydrographic survey vessel HMS Enterprise to the Bangladesh Navy, enhancing its maritime security and research capabilities.
The U.S. Department of War announced a $1 billion investment in defense contractor L3Harris to support the development of SRMs. The capital infusion is aimed at enhancing L3Harris's capabilities in strategic resource management. The deal was reported in the latest Defense...
