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The UK has allocated £90 million ($119.1 million) to buy three new mine-hunting drone motherships under an agreement with Norway. British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting and Norwegian counterpart Tore O. Sandvik formalized the decision on Thursday at the Atlantic Future Forum in Oslo. The planned p...
On November 9, five federal departments announced a new agreement to accelerate the evaluation and deployment of counter-drone technology while ensuring civilian aviation safety. This initiative, led by the White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty, involves the Departments of...
The conversation around aftermarket services is increasingly influenced by extended service agreements rather than solely the right to repair. While the right to repair has gained attention, other factors are also shaping this market. These include consumer demand for longer-lasting products and the...
The US and Japan have confirmed a plan to assemble the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) in Japan, as stated by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. This agreement includes the establishment of a final assembly and inspection facility in Japan, which is crucial for the F-35 Jo...
Sky-Watch, a Danish drone manufacturer, has been selected as a supplier under a new framework agreement with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). This agreement enables NATO nations to procure the RQ-35 Heidrun unmanned aircraft system more efficiently, bypassing lengthy national purchasi...
On August 24, Leap Motor and FAW Group signed a deepened strategic cooperation agreement in Changchun, attended by key executives from both companies. This agreement aims to leverage their resources and technological advantages to enhance collaboration in various fields, including capital cooperatio...
Huawei and HP Inc. have entered into a multiyear global patent cross-licensing agreement, announced on August 26. This agreement specifically covers certain Huawei Wi-Fi patents, allowing HP access to designated Huawei Wi-Fi technologies while granting Huawei reciprocal patent rights from HP. The s...
AutoStore has entered into a strategic supply agreement with Amazon, allowing the e-commerce leader to procure AutoStore automation systems worldwide. This agreement outlines the terms for future supply but does not obligate Amazon to purchase specific quantities of equipment at this time. The sign...
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has announced long-term performance-based production agreements with Path Robotics and GrayMatter Robotics, potentially worth up to $900 million over seven years. These agreements aim to enhance shipbuilding capabilities through advanced robotic technologies, incl...
HII has signed long-term performance-based production agreements with GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics to enhance advanced physical AI automation in U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs. These agreements aim to improve the efficiency and capacity of shipbuilding operations, including aircraft carrie...
Firefly Aerospace has secured a $1.3 billion agreement with AST SpaceMobile to supply 36 rocket engines, including 27 Miranda engines and 9 Vira engines. This deal will enable Firefly to enhance its hiring, procure materials, and improve infrastructure at its Rocket Ranch site in Briggs, Texas. The...
Saildrone has entered into an agreement with Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal to produce unmanned surface vessels (USVs), specifically the 20-meter-long Surveyor USV. This partnership, announced at the Euronaval defense show, will see Umoe Mandal constructing parts of the vessel in Norway while Sai...
Microsoft has rejected a multibillion-dollar AI deal with UK-based Nscale, which would have significantly expanded their existing Texas data center contract. This decision comes as Nscale prepares for its initial public offering (IPO), marking a setback for the start-up's growth ambitions. The rejec...
MiraiBit Co., Ltd. has announced a distribution agreement with Agile Robots SE and Franka Robotics GmbH, allowing them to handle the full product line of both companies in Japan. This agreement includes comprehensive product and technical support from selection to implementation and ongoing research...
Kodiak AI has entered into a binding agreement with DTL Transport to deploy its autonomous-driving system on 75 driverless trucks. DTL, a California-based freight carrier specializing in long-distance team driving, will utilize the Kodiak Driver system and pay a per-mile fee for its use. This marks...
China's Quant Group has signed a framework agreement to deploy AI robots in showrooms. These robots will be responsible for tasks such as reception, vehicle presentations, and capturing sales leads. This initiative is significant as it represents a move towards automation in customer service and sal...
Maersk and Hateco have signed a deal to develop a rail freight network in Vietnam. This project will feature a rail freight terminal in Haiphong and three container facilities in northern provinces, enhancing logistics capabilities in the region. The collaboration is significant as it aims to impr...
Maersk and Hateco have signed a deal to develop a rail freight network in Vietnam. This network will feature a rail freight terminal located in Haiphong, along with three container facilities distributed across northern provinces. This project is significant as it aims to enhance logistics and tran...
SoftBank, led by Masayoshi Son, is considering entering the robot security sector, spurred by a recent agreement with Allied Universal. This move could signify a strategic pivot towards automation in security services, reflecting a growing trend in the industry. The potential for SoftBank to innova...
Germany has signed a significant agreement with Nvidia to develop advanced AI models tailored for industrial and physical applications. This initiative is part of the federal government's AI Roadmap and Industry 4.0 Platform, aiming to leverage Germany's industrial data and engineering expertise to...
Microsoft has decided to abandon its agreement to lease data centre capacity at Neocloud's facility in the UK. This decision marks a significant shift in Microsoft's strategy regarding its data centre operations in the region. The termination of this deal is noteworthy as it reflects the evolving l...
A.P. Moller Capital has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Portek International Pte. Ltd. from Mitsui & Co., Ltd. This acquisition, facilitated through its Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II, marks a significant expansion for A.P. Moller Capital in the transportation and logistics inf...
UBTech Robotics has signed agreements with FAW-Volkswagen and Xiamen C&D to enhance humanoid deployments and sales channels. The collaboration with FAW-Volkswagen will focus on developing humanoids for logistics and establishing demonstration sites in smart manufacturing, building on previous work a...
Promise Robotics has announced a multi-year commercial agreement with D.R. Horton, enabling the homebuilder to utilize its Factory-as-a-Service® capabilities. This partnership will support the production of over 1,250 homes, marking a significant step in integrating physical AI into homebuilding pro...
Sodexo Campus Dining and Avride have entered into an agreement to implement robot delivery services across 425 universities in the United States. This initiative aims to enhance campus dining experiences by providing efficient and contactless food delivery options for students and staff. The deploy...
Elza Japan has announced a domestic distribution agreement with Booster Robotics, allowing it to handle the humanoid robots 'Booster K1' and 'Booster T2'. The distribution is set to commence in November 2026. This partnership is significant as it enhances Elza Japan's offerings beyond GPU servers a...
China and the European Union have successfully negotiated an understanding to reduce Chinese hybrid vehicle exports to the EU by half. This agreement emerged after two days of discussions between European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, aimed at preve...
On October 5, Huawei and Qualcomm announced a multi-year patent licensing agreement that includes cross-licenses to their patent portfolios in 5G, AI, computing, and networking. This agreement also involves Qualcomm's acquisition of specific Huawei U.S. patents related to these technology fields. T...
Cyberhawk has entered into a multi-year agreement to deliver drone inspection and surveying services for SSE’s electricity networks in Britain. This contract spans an initial three years with an option for an additional two years, reinforcing a partnership that has lasted over a decade. Cyberhawk wi...
Ukraine is poised to finalize a drone defense agreement with the United States, which aims to enhance the testing and production of Ukrainian defense technology in the U.S. Although the deal has not been officially signed, discussions have been ongoing since July, indicating a strong commitment to c...
In the past year, European manufacturers have signed deployment agreements for thousands of humanoid robots, raising nearly $2 billion in disclosed equity. Companies like Schaeffler, Bosch, Renault, and BMW are leading the charge, integrating humanoid robots into their production lines without relyi...
Croatia has signed a deal to acquire the Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), which is developed by Hanwha Aerospace. This acquisition marks a significant step in enhancing Croatia's military capabilities. The Chunmoo MLRS is already in service with South Korea and various international mi...
Swarmer Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics, a prominent Ukrainian manufacturer of uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), for up to $224 million. This acquisition aims to enhance Swarmer's capabilities in providing autonomous systems, leveraging Ratel's expertise in UGVs that have be...
Google has entered into a significant agreement to purchase 1 million carbon credits from Indian startup Mitti Labs, marking the largest publicly announced deal for methane reduction in rice farming. This four-year contract will encompass rice farms across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, c...
Bulwark Dynamics has successfully raised $6.8 million in seed funding to advance the development of its Caravel autonomous landing craft. The company has entered into an agreement with Japan’s Onomichi Dockyard to facilitate the serial production of these vessels, which are designed to autonomously...
Poland and Canada have formalized a defense cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in military training and joint exercises. The agreement was signed by Poland’s Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Canadian Minister David J. McGuinty dur...
Huawei and HP Inc. have entered into a multi-year global patent cross-licensing agreement that encompasses Huawei's extensive Wi-Fi portfolio. This agreement includes provisions for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, reflecting both companies' commitment to advancing wireless technology. This partnership...
The Mecca Pact, involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, is being recognized as more than just an arms-export agreement. Experts emphasize its broader implications for defense collaboration among the three nations. This agreement is significant as it aims to strengthen the defense capabilities...
Zhejiang-based company Fulaixin Materials has entered into a strategic partnership with Zhongke Silicon Technology to procure 200,000 high-performance flexible tactile sensors. This order corresponds to the production of 40,000 industry-grade robotic hands, marking a significant step in the developm...
Archer Aviation, a US-based company, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire three Boeing subsidiaries: Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing Archer's capabilities in physical AI technology. The acquisition is significant as it positions Archer Aviation...
GMEX Robotics Corp. has announced a definitive share-purchase agreement with Alpha Meta AI Pte. Ltd. and MetaGen AI Ltd. to acquire MediaMeta.ai. This acquisition aims to integrate artificial intelligence focused on human behavioral modeling into GMEX's automation portfolio. Mark March of MediaMeta....
Micropolis AI Robotics has entered into a five-year partnership with the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi to implement and manage autonomous street-cleaning robots throughout the emirate. The initiative will kick off with the introduction of AI-driven autonomous sweepers speci...
Eni S.p.A and Fincantieri have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance the capabilities of Clean Sea, an advanced underwater robotic system developed by Eni. This agreement, announced recently, involves Fincantieri's subsidiary IDS – Ingegneria dei Sistemi, which specializes in unmanned syst...
Australia has decided to abandon plans to purchase a new Virginia-class submarine, opting instead to acquire a decommissioned submarine from the United States Navy. This decision reflects a strategic shift in Australia’s defense procurement approach, aiming to enhance its naval capabilities while ma...
On May 26, 2026, Mitsubishi Electric and the Chiba Institute of Technology announced a three-year agreement to develop 'homegrown physical AI'. This collaboration aims to establish a co-creation center by April 2029, focusing on AI robotics solutions for various applications, including humanoids and...
Cellula Robotics US Inc. and Metron, Inc. have entered into a decade-long partnership aimed at enhancing the United States defense sector. This collaboration will integrate Cellula's advanced commercial off-the-shelf long-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle platforms with Metron's expertise in a...
Omnipresent Robotics is set to launch the initial deployment of up to 143 AGIBOT intelligent robots in Michigan. This initiative aims to enhance domestic teleoperation capabilities, facilitate VLA data processing, and support embodied AI training. The deployment is also expected to contribute to the...
TMC the metals company Inc., a prominent developer of critical metals vital for energy, defense, manufacturing, and infrastructure, has signed a significant contract with Allseas. This agreement focuses on the development, commissioning, and operation of the first commercial nodule collection system...
Huaweike, a prominent player in tactile sensing technology, has entered into a research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. This partnership aims to leverage Huaweike's leading position, which includes a substantial 70% market share in humanoid robot tactile sensors, to...
General Oceans has announced the acquisition of MRV Systems, a company specializing in long-duration, autonomous data collection, which will enhance its capabilities in underwater technology. This strategic move, finalized recently, adds approximately 22 employees and expands General Oceans' presenc...
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