Browsing: military technology

The US Department of Defense has awarded OpenAI a contract worth up to $200 million for a ‘frontier AI’ pilot project, but details about the specific applications remain unclear.

Meta and defence tech startup Anduril Industries announced a partnership to build mixed reality gear for soldiers to control autonomous systems on battlefields.

India’s armed forces leveraged AI cloud-based integrated air command and control systems to detect and counter hostile objects during a military conflict with Pakistan

Indian defence tech startup Zebu has secured $1 million in pre-series A funding led by Bluehill VC to accelerate drone development for military use.

Ukrainian soldiers can earn points for killing Russian troops or destroying their equipment, which can be redeemed for drones and other military gear through an online marketplace called Brave1 Market.

In the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israel has been rapidly developing and deploying AI-backed military technologies to identify and target Hamas leaders.

The US Navy suggests that the next combat jet could be the last with a human pilot, marking a significant shift in aerial warfare thinking. Other nations are also exploring uncrewed options for next-generation fighter jets.

An analysis of the defense innovation disparity between the US and Europe, emphasizing the need for European governments to support startups and embrace technological advancements.

Munich-based Alpine Eagle is developing an airborne counter-drone system called Sentinel, attracting significant investment and interest from the military due to the rise of cheap, but effective, attack drones.

Defense tech startup Epirus raises $250 million in Series D funding to scale production of its anti-drone weapons, expand into new markets, and strengthen its supply chain.