Startups
DoD Solution Raises $2.1M Pre-Seed for AURA AI Drone Autonomy
Estonian-Ukrainian DoD Solution raised $2.1 million to scale AURA AI, its onboard drone autonomy platform, with Draganfly joining as a strategic investor.
Startups
Insights on emerging defense startups, dual-use technologies, venture capital investments, and innovation shaping the future of security.
Events
Israeli DefenseTech Innovation Day 2026 to Meet in Tel Aviv
The October 25 event will bring Israeli defense firms, startups and investors together in Tel Aviv to discuss procurement, dual-use technology and autonomous systems.
Estonia
7 Estonian Defense Tech Startups and Scaleups to Watch in 2026
Estonian defense firms are advancing interceptors, drones, counter-UAS sensors, battlefield software and portable power. Seven companies to watch in 2026.
Germany
DTCP Defence Fund Secures €455M at First Close in Europe
German investment firm DTCP has secured €455 million in commitments for its defense technology fund, with investments already made in Norway and the UK.
Czech Republic
7 Czech Defense Tech Startups and Scaleups to Watch in 2026
Seven Czech defense tech firms working on drone detection, autonomous flight, pilot training, satellite intelligence, and military supply chains in 2026.
Startups
Arcos Raises €5.5M to Protect European Critical Infrastructure
Munich-based Arcos has raised €5.5 million to expand its Trident security platform and enter Europe’s critical infrastructure protection market.
US Army
US Army Awards TERN $11.26M for GPS-Independent Navigation
The US Army awarded TERN $11.26 million to deploy AI-based navigation that allows military vehicles to determine position without GPS or external signals.
Ukraine
Swarmer to Acquire Ratel Robotics in Deal Worth Up to $224M
Swarmer agreed to acquire Ukraine’s Ratel Robotics for up to $224 million, combining drone swarm software with combat-tested unmanned ground vehicles.
Germany
Ground A Raises €9.1M to Scale GA 1000 Counter-Drone Laser
German defense startup Ground A raised €9.1M to industrialize its GA 1000 laser counter-drone system and prepare series production in Germany.
Industry
XTEND Begins NYSE Trading After $110 Million Combination
Defense robotics company XTEND begins NYSE trading under XTND after completing its JFB combination and raising $110 million in total capital.
Startups
STARK Acquires Raydiant RF to Expand Electronic Warfare Tech
Berlin defense startup STARK has acquired Raydiant RF, adding communications and electronic warfare expertise to its autonomous systems portfolio.
Startups
Fiducial Software Used to Intercept Russian Shahed in Ukraine
Dutch defense startup Fiducial says its autonomous drone software was used by a Ukrainian pilot to intercept a Russian Shahed in combat.