Aerospace & Defense

JetZero and EXIM explore a $3B financing deal for a massive NC factory. Can this propel a radical new aircraft design and reboot American manufacturing?

Acron Technologies' new brand is more than a logo. It's the face of a PE-backed strategy to unite specialized firms into an integrated defense powerhouse.

HC Pacific’s rebrand to Proponent Defense signals a major shift, leveraging global commercial logistics to redefine military readiness and aftermarket support.

Lockheed Martin's new, cheaper PAC-3 ACE missile isn't just new hardware; it's a strategic pivot addressing the unsustainable economics of air defense.

AI firm Eva Live is acquiring a technology portfolio with a two-decade, $150M R&D history. Can this shortcut help it build the future of drone swarms and space comms?

A landmark $2B partnership with GDLS-Canada not only bolsters the CAF and aids Ukraine but signals a systemic shift in how Canada secures its sovereign capabilities.

The Department of War has frozen its landmark CMMC program, citing immense costs. Industry applauds the move, but this pause is a critical test for reform.

As demand for battle-proven drones soars, AIRO’s major RQ-35 delivery proves that controlling the entire supply chain is the key to winning in defense.

The firm reported a Q4 loss but a record $111M backlog fuels its ambitious plan for $150M revenue and a pivot to high-growth quantum and defense markets.

The Department of War has suspended its flagship CMMC cybersecurity program, leaving thousands of contractors who invested heavily in compliance in a state of costly uncertainty.

By pre-purchasing satellite platforms, Loft Orbital is slashing deployment times, offering governments an off-the-shelf solution for critical space capabilities.

A contract for 50,000 thermal cameras is more than a sale; it's a look into the future of warfare and a masterclass in strategic manufacturing.

Veteran dealmaker Meron Raz takes the helm at AI startup Iron Brain, a strategic play by Cortica to catapult Israel's defense-tech onto the global stage.

A landmark contract for the JASSM missile program reveals a new reality: production, not design, is the bottleneck. Can AI-driven factories fix it?

A new generation of rugged, smart coolers is pushing life-saving blood to the front lines, transforming a medical problem into a solved logistics challenge.

Tesseract Ventures' new DIU contract for a containerized drone system isn't just a tech win; it's a look into a future of automated logistics and warfare.

A new MTEC initiative aims to build on-demand diagnostic labs and autonomous ventilators, pushing the boundaries of battlefield medicine and technology's dual use.

Karman Space & Defense invests $2.7M in its Pennsylvania facility, boosting U.S. Navy readiness and creating high-tech jobs. A local move with global impact.

G.S. Precision's rebrand to Global Precision is more than a name change. It's the culmination of a PE-backed strategy to build a dominant force in aerospace.

A new autonomy system from Ghostworks, GA-ASI, and Mercury Marine promises to do the impossible: create a single vessel that excels at speed, range, and payload.