Advanced / Transformational Technology
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SpaceVLEO Under Examination for Possible Use by U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force is examining very low Earth orbit (VLEO) for possible future use. LEO satellites typically orbit about 500 miles above Earth, while VLEO satellites are to operate […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologySpace Solar Power Company Boosts Funding Round With Lockheed Martin Investment
New Mexico-based startup mPower Technology, Inc., said it has received an investment from Lockheed Martin [LMT] that will help accelerate the company’s efforts to scale production of its solar modules. […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyMichael Aims To Push AI Use Across Defense Department
As the corporate world increasingly adopts artificial intelligence to become more efficient across its various use cases, the Defense Department needs to be doing the same, Under Secretary of Defense […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyBlue Water Autonomy Raises $50 Million To Build First Long-Range Autonomous Ship
Autonomous ship developer Blue Water Autonomy has raised $50 million in a new funding round the startup is putting toward construction of its first long-range autonomous ship that it plans […]
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Business/FinancialNavy Awards Small Contract To 3D Printer Supplier In Support Of Maritime Industrial Base
Velo3D, Inc. [VELO] on Thursday said it has received a $6 million contract from the Navy to qualify its 3D printing technology for use with a corrosion resistant alloy for […]
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SpaceAnduril Receiving Air Force Contract for Rocket Cargo Design Study
Anduril Industries is receiving an up to $1 million contract for a Department of the Air Force (DAF) Rocket Cargo-related design study, Air Force Materiel Command and the Air Force […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAirbus Flight Tests Unmanned Helicopter With Shield AI’s Autonomy Pilot
Airbus Group’s U.S. defense business recently conducted the first flight test of an unmanned H145 helicopter using an autonomy pilot software from Shield AI in support of a Marine Corps […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyVoyager Technologies Invests In Software Company Latent AI
Space and defense technology company Voyager Technologies [VOYG] has invested Latent AI to leverage the software firm’s artificial intelligence technology for use on space-based assets. The value of the investment […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDoD R&E Office Awards More APFIT Contracts
The Defense Department’s Research and Engineering (R&E) office in June quietly announced a dozen new awards under a program designed to help small businesses transition their technologies into production. The […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyGrid Aero, Startup Developing Autonomous Cargo Aircraft, Exits Stealth
Grid Aero, a new company that is rapidly developing an autonomous cargo drone for routine long-range, high-payload military and commercial missions, emerged from stealth on Monday with $6 million in […]