Defense Tech
Planet Ventures Portfolio Company Antaris Achieves Key Milestone with Space Infrastructure Collaboration
Antaris, a portfolio company of Planet Ventures, signed an agreement with Transcelestial to develop a space-based ISR architecture with optical communications, set for flight validation in Q4 2026, highlighting growth in satellite communications and defense technologies.
SPARC AI Establishes Ukrainian Subsidiary to Test Drone Software in Active Combat Zone
SPARC AI Inc. has set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Ukraine, directly embedding its Overwatch software platform in one of the most demanding drone warfare environments to validate its GPS-jamming resistant technology.
Supply Veins Returns to eMerge Americas 2026, Showcasing AI Procurement for Defense and Mobility
Supply Veins, an AI-native procurement platform founded by a U.S. Army veteran, is returning to eMerge Americas 2026 with commercial traction and a focus on national security, highlighting the growing importance of dual-use technology in strengthening supply chain resilience.
Defense Tech Startup Vermeer Secures $10M Series A Funding for GPS-Independent Navigation Technology
Vermeer's $10 million funding round led by Draper Associates with U.S. Air Force Techstars participation will scale its vision navigation technology for military and commercial applications, addressing critical vulnerabilities in GPS-denied environments.
Defense Tech Startup Vermeer Secures $10M to Scale GPS-Independent Navigation Technology
Vermeer's $10 million Series A funding will accelerate deployment of its visual positioning system technology, which provides critical navigation capabilities for drones operating in GPS-denied environments amid growing electronic warfare threats.
Defense Tech Startup Vermeer Secures $10M Series A Funding for GPS-Independent Navigation Systems
Vermeer, an American-Ukrainian defense technology startup, has closed a $10 million Series A funding round to scale its vision navigation systems that enable drones to operate in GPS-denied environments, addressing critical vulnerabilities in modern warfare.
Forterra Among Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, Highlighting AI's Dominance in Future Markets
Forbes' latest list of potential billion-dollar startups underscores the significant role of AI across various sectors, with Forterra's inclusion highlighting its defense innovations.