Defense Technology
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Baltic defense startups innovate to counter Russian threat
In late July 2026, Riga’s government agencies, research institutions, and defense firms signed a series of memoranda of understanding with Ukrainian industry partners.
Defense Tech Funding Surges Past Expectations, Driven by AI and New Investors
Shield AI Inc.'s Series G funding round valued the company at $12.7 billion, more than doubling its previous valuation, according to J.P. Morgan. This substantial increase reveals a dramatic shift in
Mach Industries defense tech valuation soars to $1.8 billion
In just one year, Mach Industries' valuation exploded from $470 million to $1.8 billion.
Anduril raises $5 billion in record defense tech funding round
Anduril, a defense technology company, just secured $5 billion, catapulting its valuation to $61 billion and marking a new era for private military innovation, according to The New York Times .
Lockheed Martin Ventures boosts fund to $1 billion for defense tech
Lockheed Martin, a titan of traditional defense manufacturing, has quietly boosted its venture capital fund by 250% to an unprecedented $1 billion.
Lockheed Martin Ventures Expands Fund to $1 Billion for AI, Quantum Tech
Over 60 startups funded by Lockheed Martin Ventures have already transitioned into direct suppliers, securing more than $750 million in contracts from the defense giant.