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U.S. drone propulsion manufacturer ePropelled has announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing operations in New Hampshire, backed by $60 million in U.S. government funding. This initiative will increase the company's production space from 20,000 square feet to 80,000 square feet in Laconi...
Monava, a Swedish-Finnish defense technology company, has successfully raised new funding to bolster its AI-driven drone detection capabilities. This investment round, led by Gungnir Capital with participation from Foundry Ventures and Hede Capital, aims to commercialize Monava's technology and expa...
Ukraine's defense technology cluster Brave1, in collaboration with NATO, has launched a new innovation program aimed at funding defense companies. This initiative, which opened on Tuesday, focuses on developing counter-drone systems specifically targeting FPV and Shahed-type drones. The program allo...
Ukrainian defense technology firm Buntar Aerospace has successfully raised $16 million in a recent funding round aimed at expanding its production capabilities and developing autonomous systems. This investment increases the company's total capital to $30 million, allowing it to leverage its experie...
Shield AI is set to unveil the first prototypes of its X-BAT jet-powered stealth drone by the end of October. This uncrewed aircraft, designed for vertical takeoff and landing, is part of the U.S. Navy's Runway Independent Maritime Expeditionary Strike (RIMES) program, which aims to enhance operatio...
Elroy Air has secured $175 million in expanded private investment commitments to scale production of its Chaparral autonomous cargo drone. This funding, which includes contributions from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Inflection Point, will support the transition from testing to large-scale manufactur...
SiMa.ai has successfully raised $150 million in Series C financing, increasing its total funding to $500 million and achieving a valuation of $1.45 billion. This funding round was co-led by Fidelity Management & Research Company and Amplify, with new investments from AllianceBernstein, Baron Capital...
The director of the Defense Autonomous Working Group (DAWG), Lt. Gen. Steven Marks, expressed uncertainty regarding the nearly $54 billion funding request from the Trump administration. He warned that without adequate funding, the momentum gained since DAWG's establishment over a year ago could dimi...
San Francisco-based Mara has successfully secured $7 million in funding to enhance its proprietary counter-drone system known as Spike. This funding will assist in bringing the technology to market, addressing the critical issue of neutralizing drone swarms effectively and affordably on modern battl...
Tekever, a Portuguese company specializing in surveillance drones, is currently negotiating with investors to secure up to €500 million, equivalent to $577 million. This funding round is notable as it values the company at €5.5 billion, marking a significant increase from the previous year's valuati...
Cambridge Aerospace Ltd. has successfully raised $300 million in Series C funding, increasing its valuation to $3.4 billion. This funding will support the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and the development of its next product, Starhammer, expected to launch in 2027. The company has also...
Drone startup Neros has successfully raised $250 million in a funding round co-led by Sequoia, increasing its valuation to $2.5 billion. This investment will support Neros as it expands its offerings beyond strike drones to include autonomous systems and drone interceptors. The significance of this...
Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are revolutionizing how law enforcement agencies collect information and respond to emergencies. Former police chief Mike Moulton emphasizes that DFR represents a significant advancement in police situational awareness, akin to the introduction of the police r...
BRINC, a Seattle-based public safety drone manufacturer, announced on July 14, 2026, that it has secured a $125 million financing round led by Motorola Solutions. This investment raises BRINC's total capital to over a quarter billion dollars and aims to deploy a BRINC 911 response drone at every pol...
BRINC, a Seattle-based public safety drone company, has raised $125 million in a funding round led by Motorola Solutions, bringing its total funding to over $250 million. This investment will enable BRINC to expand its manufacturing capabilities and product offerings, with the goal of deploying a 91...
European defense startup Helsing has made significant changes to its internal share program, impacting employee morale as it prepares for its largest funding round to date. The company is currently finalizing this round, which is expected to enhance its financial position and support its growth in t...
Fortem Technologies has successfully raised $50 million in Series B funding, with Lockheed Martin participating in this investment. This funding will enable Fortem to accelerate its manufacturing capabilities and increase bookings for its counter-drone solutions. The collaboration with Lockheed Mar...
Tekever, a Portuguese company specializing in surveillance drones, is actively seeking acquisitions after successfully completing the first close of a funding round aimed at raising $580 million. This funding is significant as it positions Tekever to expand its capabilities and market presence in t...
Zipline is currently in discussions to secure about $1 billion in a new funding round, which would elevate its valuation to approximately $20 billion. This potential funding marks a significant increase, nearly tripling the company's previous valuation. The importance of this funding round lies in...
Easy Aerial has successfully closed a $20 million Series B funding round aimed at enhancing its production capabilities and expanding its international operations. This funding will enable the US-based autonomous drone manufacturer to meet the increasing demand for defense-focused aerial intelligenc...
Norwegian company Maritime Robotics has secured €28 million in growth funding to enhance its autonomous maritime systems. The funding round, which was led by Mustard Seed + Partners, also saw contributions from existing investors including EnvisionTech, Nysnø Climate Investment, and Umoe, along with...
Allen Control Systems has successfully secured $200 million in a Series B funding round aimed at enhancing the production of its autonomous counter-drone weapons systems, which are intended for the U.S. military and its allied nations. The funding round was spearheaded by Smash Capital, with contrib...
Perceptual Robotics, a Thessaloniki-based company, has successfully secured new funding to enhance its autonomous wind turbine inspection platform. The investment round, announced on May 5, 2026, was led by Loggerhead Ventures, with additional support from One Planet Capital. This financial backing...
SkyfireAI, a U.S. startup specializing in drone autonomy, has successfully secured $11 million in seed funding to advance its innovative software solutions. The funding round, primarily led by Mucker Capital, also saw contributions from notable investors including AI Fund, SaaS Ventures, and Halogen...
AirHub, a European company, is intensifying its efforts to integrate drones into the core operations of security, defense, and critical infrastructure. With new funding secured, the company aims to position itself as a leader in this transformative shift towards utilizing drones beyond mere tools. T...
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