Ukraine’s Swarmer raises $15 million Series A, largest defence tech funding since start of the war
Swarmer, Ukraine’s leading drone autonomy and swarming company, has announced a $15m Series A round led by US-based Broadband Capital Investments.
Swedish industry companies launch Sferical AI to drive competitiveness in artificial intelligence
AstraZeneca, Ericsson, Saab, SEB and Wallenberg Investments have announced the launch of Sferical AI, a new company that will operate a sovereign AI supercomputer to help prepare Sweden’s leading industries for the age of artificial intelligence.
U.S. Department of Defense awards $800 million to leading firms to accelerate military AI adoption
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded contracts to four leading American frontier AI companies to accelerate the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence across critical mission areas.
Shield AI advances combat drone autonomy in second MQ-20 Avenger test
Shield AI has successfully completed a second flight demonstration of its autonomous mission software, Hivemind, on a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger.
Helsing’s AI agent Centaur successfully tested on Saab Gripen E fighter
Helsing and Swedish defence firm Saab have announced the successful test flights of Centaur, Helsing’s autonomous air combat AI agent, integrated into the Saab Gripen E fighter jet.
Saab and Helsing achieve breakthrough in AI integration with Gripen E test flights
Swedish defence company Saab has announced the successful completion of three test flights integrating Helsing’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent, Centaur, into the Gripen E fighter jet.
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Lockheed Martin launches AI Fight Club to accelerate defence innovation [VIDEO]
Lockheed Martin has unveiled AI Fight Club, a competitive testing platform designed to speed up the deployment of artificial intelligence for national defence.
Anduril and Meta join forces to develop advanced XR technology for U.S. military
Anduril Industries and Meta have announced a partnership to design and deliver integrated extended reality (XR) products for the American military.
UK completes largest multi-domain defence AI trial to boost operational advantage
The UK has completed its largest ever multi-domain artificial intelligence (AI) trial, integrating land, sea, and air capabilities to enhance military operations.
Patria to lead EUR 45 million EU-funded AI warfare adaptive swarm platform project
Finnish defence company Patria has secured €45 million in European Union funding to spearhead the development of the Artificial Intelligence Warfare Adaptive Swarm Platform (AI-WASP).
Anduril Industries acquires edge computing leader Klas in major defence technology deal
Anduril Industries has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Klas, a global leader in edge computing and tactical communications.
Seerist partners with SOCOM to enhance AI and machine learning for special operations
Seerist, a leader in AI-driven threat intelligence and risk analysis, has announced a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM).