Defense & Government

Northern Virginia's real estate market is booming while the U.S. cools. But can a region built on strategic talent sustain itself on $800k+ homes?

HPQ Silicon's new LOI aims to localize critical drone propulsion tech, but can a non-binding pact with French innovators truly break Asia's supply chain grip?

A small construction firm is merging with an AI defense robotics leader. The Powell Perspective unpacks the risky, ambitious plan to build a new tech titan on NYSE.

As drills break ground at the massive Tanbreez project, can one company's Arctic gamble secure a new rare earth supply chain for the Western world?

IonQ's Clavis XG Multiplex aims to solve the quantum threat by using existing fiber, a pragmatic move in the high-stakes race to secure future data.

At a Paris defense expo, a new autonomous ground vehicle debuts with a bold promise: to see, navigate, and fight in total electronic silence.

Agile Defense's major FBI contract isn't just a revenue boost; it's a bet on AI's role in national security and cements the firm's market leadership.

A new partnership aims to eliminate thousands of hidden vulnerabilities in battlefield AI, hardening the software supply chain to make AI truly battle-ready.

A new mid-year outlook reveals how geopolitical turmoil, the AI boom, and a renewed focus on sovereignty are reshaping investment strategies for a volatile H2 2026.

A CAD$40M deal with NorthStar isn't just a contract; it's a strategic pivot, leveraging commercial innovation to gain a sovereign edge in a contested space.

As the Pentagon rebrands, Parsons is arming the newly dubbed 'Department of War' with advanced AI-driven cyber and electromagnetic warfare capabilities.

A startup's $1B valuation for building AI-powered offensive cyber tools signals a defense tech gold rush. But who is accountable when private code goes to war?

ARMR Sciences reports a major breakthrough in the fight against overdose, but can a preventative vaccine truly turn the tide on the fentanyl crisis?

A new partnership between FutureFeed and Teramis embeds automated CUI discovery into the compliance process, promising to end guesswork for defense contractors.

A landmark US-Iran deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz, enabling the G7 to tighten screws on Russia and license arms production for Ukraine. A new global order?

Beyond G7 handshakes, a new pact between Ottawa and Berlin is building a strategic superhighway for everything from low-carbon LNG to quantum computing.

With $25M from top VCs, Traysar is building autonomous robots to fight in the Earth's crust. But can technology alone secure this new, hidden battlefield?

JFB Construction is swapping blueprints for battle plans in a stunning merger with AI robotics firm XTEND. We dig into the $1.5B deal creating a new defense powerhouse.

With DoD Impact Level 5 authorization, Jeppesen ForeFlight moves beyond commercial success to become a key player in secure military digital transformation.

Canada's sweeping new bail and sentencing law promises safer streets, but critics warn it could strain the justice system and erode fundamental rights.