#defense-technology

#defense-technology

Top talent, ambitious founders, and serious capital are flooding into a mission that matters, delivering products and solutions that will send us to the moon, deploy unimaginably capable unmanned aerial devices, and redefine what's possible in modern warfare. It's an exciting moment-one full of possibility and potential. But here's the problem: while everyone is focused on the moonshots, we're overlooking the foundation.

Palmer Luckey says he learned the hard way that relying on Silicon Valley talent can be a trap. The founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries recalled how, after Facebook (now Meta) acquired Oculus in 2014, his other company's hiring funnel narrowed almost exclusively to Bay Area engineers. Many, he said, were "very mercenary-minded" and more interested in résumé building than mission.

Rocket Lab's second-quarter results showcase how the space systems business is driving its revenues, accounting for $97.9 million of $144.5 million total revenue.

The Reindustrialize Summit emphasized the potential for startups and venture capitalists to drive an American manufacturing renaissance, amid a generational challenge with the Chinese Communist Party.

"The US Army is pushing radical transformation, preparing for a war that it hopes never happens, and striving to send China the message that it won't win should a fight come."

I realized that my knowledge and skills could help drive efficient operations as well as technical eminence, ultimately safeguarding the freedoms we hold dear.

Castelion has raised a $350 million Series B led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Altimeter Capital, aiming to transform the production of hypersonic missile systems.

"Given the geopolitical climate, defense tech is relevant now more than ever, said Aniketh Ramesh, a startup founder..."

President Trump accused China of copying the F-22 design while announcing plans for a new F-55 and a redesigned Super F-22, aiming to maintain U.S. military superiority.

Vertical's hybrid-electric strategy isn't unique to the startup. Archer Aviation announced a new unit dedicated to defense alongside plans to work with Anduril.

ATMOS is enhancing Europe's rapid response capabilities through its partnership with ARX Robotics, integrating orbital re-entry logistics and unmanned ground systems for disaster relief.

STING is a programmable and scalable airburst interceptor round that gives ground units a last-mile defense against drone swarms, effectively transforming tactical defense strategy.

The Marine Corps is actively developing drone policies to improve friendly and enemy identification, highlighting the critical need in cluttered modern battlefields.

The demand for modular, software-driven defence systems is growing rapidly - and we're building the company that will define this category in Europe.

"In a rapidly changing defense landscape, my goal is to help bridge the gap between innovative tech startups and the military's evolving needs, ensuring impactful collaboration."