Business
Anduril Targets $100 Billion Valuation
Defence technology startup that raised capital at a $61 billion valuation just months ago is exploring a financing structure that could put it on par with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman
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Business
GA-ASI and MBDA Commit To Weapons Collaboration
The companies will work together to ensure the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit 6 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) can carry and use the SPEAR weapons.
Business
GA-ASI, Thales, Octave and dotOcean Sign MOU as Part of Belgium-Based Industrial Cooperation Initiative
“This collaboration perfectly demonstrates why investing in Defence also means investing in our own economy and technological knowledge. Companies such as Thales Belgium, Octave and dotOcean bring their high-quality expertise on board one of the most advanced unmanned systems in the world."
Business
TEKEVER and iCOMAT Partner to Support AR5 Manufacturing in the UK
The partnership brings together two companies backed by the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), combining TEKEVER's operationally proven autonomous systems with iCOMAT's next-generation composite manufacturing technologies to help strengthen NATO's industrial capability and technological sovereignty.
Testing
Sikorsky Nomad 100 Completes Initial Flight Test Phase for DARPA
The milestone marks another step forward in delivering high-performing unmanned systems to servicemembers operating in rapidly evolving, contested environments
Military
US, Ukraine Moving Forward on Joint Drone Production
Far-right influencer Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after publicly reversing her long-held and outspoken opposition to backing Ukraine in its war with Russia, expressing support for the country in a visit to Kyiv.
Military
Eight Newly Produced MQ-9 Reaper Drones Destroyed in Iranian Strike
According to a report by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a drone maintenance facility and multiple MQ-9 drones were destroyed, with a hangar used to prepare F-15 fighters also hit.
Weapons Systems / Lasers
GA-ASI and KONGSBERG Advance JSM Integration for MQ-9B
This design and integration effort is a jointly funded project by both companies aimed at providing long-range strike capability for MQ-9B and its customers.
Business
UK Picks Tekever AR5 to Replace Watchkeeper
Up to £400 million deal will support jobs at Tekever’s UK sites, bolstering Britain’s defence manufacturing base.
Weapons Systems / Lasers
GA-ASI Completes Qualification Testing for UK Protector Weapons
Testing was completed on June 18 at GA-ASI’s facilities in Southern California and marked the first time that GA-ASI has taken the lead role in completing weapons qualification for a customer.
Military
Pentagon Drone Dominance Program Wants Reusable Bomber/Dropper Platforms
DDP will award approximately $32M in initial prototype orders with additional orders planned in subsequent DDP phases
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