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Vertical Aerospace has welcomed new funding from the UK Department for Transport aimed at accelerating zero-emission aviation technologies. The support is part of the Future Flight programme, administered by Innovate UK, and includes investment in the “OxCam AAM Corridor” demonstrator.…
Swiss technology firm WindShape has opened its first U.S. facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, expanding its footprint in drone testing and environmental simulation. The new site is located within the Helmerich Research Center at Oklahoma State University’s Tulsa campus and will…
Razors Edge, a venture capital firm focused on dual-use technologies, has closed a $560 million fund to accelerate innovation across national security and defense sectors. The fund, Razors Edge V, will target early-stage companies developing mission-critical capabilities with applications in…
A new report from Shield Capital and PitchBook reveals that institutional investors have committed $28 billion to defense technology startups over the past 12 months, signaling a sharp uptick in private capital flowing into national security innovation. The surge reflects…
AAR has acquired ADI American Distributors, a New Jersey-based supplier of electronic components and systems, in a move that strengthens AAR’s position in aerospace and defense aftermarket support. The acquisition adds scale and technical depth to AAR’s distribution capabilities, particularly…
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has been awarded a $1.5 billion contract to modernize enterprise IT systems supporting U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). The multi-year agreement underscores the Department of Defense’s commitment to enhancing operational readiness through secure, scalable digital infrastructure.…
Teledyne Labtech has announced its leadership role in a new research initiative focused on developing advanced cooling technologies for space applications. The project, based in Wales and conducted in partnership with Bangor University, aims to address thermal management challenges in…
Boeing Defense, Space & Security has announced a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies to advance artificial intelligence adoption across its classified defense programs. The collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and mission readiness through secure, scalable AI solutions. AI-Driven…
FlackTek has unveiled its new MEGA product line, a high-capacity evolution of its dual asymmetric centrifuge mixing technology. Designed to replace traditional bladed mixing systems, the MEGA series offers scalable, non-invasive mixing for large-volume industrial applications, including aerospace materials processing.…