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Environmental Tectonics posts mixed Q2 as simulator demand surges

ETC's quarterly results reveal a structural shift toward disaster management and environmental test systems, as its Polish aerospace unit is divested.
ETC's quarterly results reveal a structural shift toward disaster management and environmental test systems, as its Polish aerospace unit is divested.
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Defence
Robotics
Transportation & Logistics

US Navy workforce gap drives $630k maritime welding push in Michigan

A state grant links community college welding training to a 140,000-worker US Navy shipbuilding shortfall over the next decade.
A state grant links community college welding training to a 140,000-worker US Navy shipbuilding shortfall over the next decade.
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Aerospace
Defence
Sustainability

Bridger Aerospace secures $5.3m DOI wildfire task order for 2027

A 220-day federal contract cements aerial intelligence as a critical layer in the US wildfire response infrastructure.
A 220-day federal contract cements aerial intelligence as a critical layer in the US wildfire response infrastructure.
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Defence
Transportation & Logistics

CSG Group launches second Azerbaijan JV for howitzer production

A EUR 1.8bn localisation deal signals a shift in European defence exports toward embedded industrial partnerships in strategic frontier markets.
A EUR 1.8bn localisation deal signals a shift in European defence exports toward embedded industrial partnerships in strategic frontier markets.
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Defence
Aerospace
Transportation & Logistics

Amaero prices Nasdaq IPO to fund US refractory powder scale-up

The Tennessee-based metal powder producer lists on Nasdaq, raising capital to equip a reshoring play at the heart of US defence supply chains.
The Tennessee-based metal powder producer lists on Nasdaq, raising capital to equip a reshoring play at the heart of US defence supply chains.
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Defence
Robotics

Leonardo DRS lands $500m C-UAS radar IDIQ as drone threat escalates

A $500m Pentagon counter-drone sensing contract signals how the UAS threat is restructuring Western low-altitude air defence procurement.
A $500m Pentagon counter-drone sensing contract signals how the UAS threat is restructuring Western low-altitude air defence procurement.
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Space
Defence

Microchip launches GaN power converter for space processing loads

Microchip's radiation-tolerant GaN point-of-load converter targets the power demands of next-generation onboard space processors.
Microchip's radiation-tolerant GaN point-of-load converter targets the power demands of next-generation onboard space processors.
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Defence
Robotics
Aerospace

Robinson Unmanned wins Nepal FMS deal for Blue UAS-cleared Spirit

A US Navy-routed foreign military sale takes Robinson Unmanned's altitude-rated coaxial drone into South Asian defence markets.
A US Navy-routed foreign military sale takes Robinson Unmanned's altitude-rated coaxial drone into South Asian defence markets.
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Space
Defence

Microchip Technology acquires VORAGO to harden space and defence chips

Microchip's VORAGO deal adds radiation-hardened silicon for satellites and defence systems as commercial space spend accelerates.
Microchip's VORAGO deal adds radiation-hardened silicon for satellites and defence systems as commercial space spend accelerates.
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AI & ML
Defence
Energy

Scale AI and Presight target UAE sovereign AI governance infrastructure

Scale AI and Abu Dhabi's Presight will co-develop agentic AI for critical national systems, from water grids to emergency response.
Scale AI and Abu Dhabi's Presight will co-develop agentic AI for critical national systems, from water grids to emergency response.
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Retail & E-Commerce
Defence

Byrna Technologies posts Q3 revenue drop as margin reset takes hold

The less-lethal personal defence firm reports a 46% revenue fall but adjusted gross margins climb to 65% as it restructures for omnichannel growth.
The less-lethal personal defence firm reports a 46% revenue fall but adjusted gross margins climb to 65% as it restructures for omnichannel growth.
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Defence
Aerospace

Embraer flies first Brazil-built Gripen E, expanding Saab's global line

Brazil's first domestically produced Gripen E maiden flight signals a new axis in decentralised Western defence manufacturing.
Brazil's first domestically produced Gripen E maiden flight signals a new axis in decentralised Western defence manufacturing.
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Defence
Aerospace

Volatus Aerospace delivers ISR drone fleet to undisclosed NATO partner

The C$4.5m initial tranche delivery signals growing allied demand for scalable uncrewed training systems across NATO.
The C$4.5m initial tranche delivery signals growing allied demand for scalable uncrewed training systems across NATO.
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Defence
Energy
Robotics

Beam Global acquires ScoutDI to build US drone platform for defence

Beam Global's $24m ScoutDI deal creates a vertically integrated US drone maker targeting defence procurement and global industrial inspection.
Beam Global's $24m ScoutDI deal creates a vertically integrated US drone maker targeting defence procurement and global industrial inspection.
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Robotics
Defence
Transportation & Logistics

LiveU and Airwise unite drone video and airspace tools for public safety

The partnership collapses a fragmented multi-vendor drone workflow into a single command stack for first responders.
The partnership collapses a fragmented multi-vendor drone workflow into a single command stack for first responders.
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Defence
Robotics

Powerus lands $82m C-UAS order under US government IDIQ contract

The Nasdaq-listed defence-tech firm secures its second counter-drone order, spotlighting domestic manufacturing's role in US aerial-threat response.
The Nasdaq-listed defence-tech firm secures its second counter-drone order, spotlighting domestic manufacturing's role in US aerial-threat response.
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Space
Defence

Meridian Space activates LEO payload to sell owned satellite networks

Meridian's first in-orbit payload test marks a push to let governments and firms own LEO networks outright, rather than lease capacity.
Meridian's first in-orbit payload test marks a push to let governments and firms own LEO networks outright, rather than lease capacity.
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Defence
Robotics
Energy

AIBotics acquires Empulser to build wireless-power defence platform

OTC-listed AIBotics merges with Empulser to target drone-endurance limits via wireless power and autonomous systems.
OTC-listed AIBotics merges with Empulser to target drone-endurance limits via wireless power and autonomous systems.
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AI & ML
Defence

DeepSeek and Huawei open-source a CUDA rival to break Nvidia's lock

DeepSeek and Huawei are open-sourcing developer tools that mimic Nvidia's CUDA layer, testing whether chip-export controls can hold.
DeepSeek and Huawei are open-sourcing developer tools that mimic Nvidia's CUDA layer, testing whether chip-export controls can hold.
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Defence
Transportation & Logistics
Fintech

PMGC launches $100m SPAC franchise for defence and supply chains

PMGC Holdings sponsors a $100m Nasdaq SPAC targeting aerospace, defence, and critical supply chain manufacturers.
PMGC Holdings sponsors a $100m Nasdaq SPAC targeting aerospace, defence, and critical supply chain manufacturers.
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