Defense & Government

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 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?

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

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.

Empower AI retains a key $255M contract to infuse the Pentagon's vast IT network with AI, signaling a pivotal shift in modernizing U.S. national security.

By achieving CMMC Level 2, LexisNexis Special Services isn't just checking a box; it's setting a new standard for securing government data.

Texas public agencies gain simplified access to critical cybersecurity through a new state contract with DirectDefense, facilitated by aggregator Carahsoft.

A construction firm is merging with an AI robotics leader to go public. The deal, backed by high-profile investors, is built on a new patent that could redefine autonomous warfare and create opportunities far beyond the battlefield.

After a disastrous failure, Stephenville's airport has a new owner. BTG Capital's acquisition is more than a local rescue; it's a play on global trade and defence.

Defense tech firm VisionWave bets on a dilutive, all-stock deal for a hardened AI data center in Israel. A strategic masterstroke or a risky diversion?

Private equity firm Sagewind Capital's latest hire isn't just another suit. It's a strategic move revealing a much deeper trend in high-stakes GovTech.

A $151B contract for missile defense is about more than hardware. It signals a new era where human-machine teaming and cognitive science are the front lines.

Amid South Korea's critical molybdenum shortage, Almonty Industries is fast-tracking a new domestic source, a strategic move with major geopolitical implications.