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Longshot raises $20m for ground-based kinetic space launcher

A $5m South Park Commons top-up brings Longshot to $20m as it builds the world's largest ballistic launcher for hypersonic and orbital access.
A $5m South Park Commons top-up brings Longshot to $20m as it builds the world's largest ballistic launcher for hypersonic and orbital access.
Biotech

PureCycle and IPL Schoeller prove recycled plastic at commercial scale

A US recycler, a global packaging firm and a fermented-food brand together hit the first commercial food-contact milestone for dissolution-recycled polypropylene.
A US recycler, a global packaging firm and a fermented-food brand together hit the first commercial food-contact milestone for dissolution-recycled polypropylene.
AI & ML

QuantumScape and Honda unite on solid-state battery platform

Honda's rigorous tech evaluation clears the way for a multi-year solid-state battery push with QuantumScape, spanning automotive and beyond.
Honda's rigorous tech evaluation clears the way for a multi-year solid-state battery push with QuantumScape, spanning automotive and beyond.
AI & ML

Roadzen's drivebuddyAI wins $5.3m EV fleet safety deal in India

AI safety platform drivebuddyAI secures its second major Indian fleet order in weeks, covering 3,600 electric buses and trucks.
AI safety platform drivebuddyAI secures its second major Indian fleet order in weeks, covering 3,600 electric buses and trucks.
Space

BlackVe lands $1.5m state backing to scale spacecraft plant in NM

New Mexico backs a multi-mission satellite manufacturer, signalling how US states are competing to anchor sovereign space-industrial capacity.
New Mexico backs a multi-mission satellite manufacturer, signalling how US states are competing to anchor sovereign space-industrial capacity.
AI & ML

CSG unveils armoured vehicles and air defence system at Eurosatory 2026

The Czech industrial group used Paris's premier defence show to launch platforms, sign Ukraine propulsion deal and forge a Turkish armour joint venture.
The Czech industrial group used Paris's premier defence show to launch platforms, sign Ukraine propulsion deal and forge a Turkish armour joint venture.
AI & ML
Datatech

ITG prices Nasdaq IPO to fund US digital infrastructure buildout

The broadband and data centre services firm targets a $370m-$430m raise to cut debt and buy out Oaktree Capital's stake.
The broadband and data centre services firm targets a $370m-$430m raise to cut debt and buy out Oaktree Capital's stake.
AI & ML
Defence

NorthStar wins CAD$40m RCAF deal to guard Canada's orbital frontier

Canada's air force taps a commercial SSA startup for sovereign space surveillance, blending defence procurement with a pending US SPAC listing.
Canada's air force taps a commercial SSA startup for sovereign space surveillance, blending defence procurement with a pending US SPAC listing.
AI & ML

Skyborne Technology moves DART drone airship toward FAA flight testing

A micro-cap UAV firm advances its helium-lifted drone airship platform, pairing AI optics and nanomaterial partnerships for defence and space use.
A micro-cap UAV firm advances its helium-lifted drone airship platform, pairing AI optics and nanomaterial partnerships for defence and space use.
AI & ML

STMicro LiDAR module targets edge AI across robotics and health

STMicroelectronics' VL53L9 brings 2,268-zone 3D sensing to low-power edge AI, spanning robotics, smart buildings and healthcare.
STMicroelectronics' VL53L9 brings 2,268-zone 3D sensing to low-power edge AI, spanning robotics, smart buildings and healthcare.
AI & ML

THEON lands €70m in orders as drone and AI pivot reshapes defence-tech

The Greek-Dutch defence optics group is converging night vision, AI targeting and drone systems into a cross-sector European security platform.
The Greek-Dutch defence optics group is converging night vision, AI targeting and drone systems into a cross-sector European security platform.
AI & ML

American Fusion files fusion patent as Texas test nears

An OTC-listed fusion startup inches toward Texas testing, but thin milestones and no hard numbers limit the macro read-across.
An OTC-listed fusion startup inches toward Texas testing, but thin milestones and no hard numbers limit the macro read-across.
AI & ML

BiomX pivots to AI-powered defence tech amid NYSE compliance pressure

The Israeli biotech-turned-defence firm reveals an AI command centre and laser threat detection portfolio as UAV proliferation reshapes security spending.
The Israeli biotech-turned-defence firm reveals an AI command centre and laser threat detection portfolio as UAV proliferation reshapes security spending.
AI & ML
Datatech

BlockchAIn raises $63m to scale AI digital infrastructure

The NYSE-listed AI compute operator closes a $63m public offering as demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates.
The NYSE-listed AI compute operator closes a $63m public offering as demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates.
Biotech

Dragonfly Energy wins US patent for solid-state battery process

A US patent allowance for powderised solid-state electrolytes edges Dragonfly Energy closer to nonflammable battery commercialisation.
A US patent allowance for powderised solid-state electrolytes edges Dragonfly Energy closer to nonflammable battery commercialisation.
Biotech

Kraken Robotics clears regulatory hurdle for Covelya Group acquisition

The Canadian subsea robotics firm is set to close a deal that consolidates six underwater-tech specialists into a single global platform.
The Canadian subsea robotics firm is set to close a deal that consolidates six underwater-tech specialists into a single global platform.
Biotech

ProLogium and Elysian target 420 Wh/kg cells for electric aviation

A Taiwan battery maker and a Dutch aerospace startup are testing next-generation cells that could make 1,000 km zero-emission flights viable.
A Taiwan battery maker and a Dutch aerospace startup are testing next-generation cells that could make 1,000 km zero-emission flights viable.
AI & ML
Blockchain
Fintech

SRX Global merges crypto treasury and AI analytics in pivot

SRx Health Solutions rebrands as SRX Global after acquiring AI-driven digital-asset treasury EMJX, blending crypto and traditional capital allocation.
SRx Health Solutions rebrands as SRX Global after acquiring AI-driven digital-asset treasury EMJX, blending crypto and traditional capital allocation.
Biotech

Beam Global wins EU patent for passive battery thermal tech

A European patent for Beam Global's phase-change battery composite strengthens its IP position across defence, robotics and EV markets.
A European patent for Beam Global's phase-change battery composite strengthens its IP position across defence, robotics and EV markets.
AI & ML

Bezos Earth Fund backs $26m wildfire satellite constellation

A $26m philanthropic bet on orbital fire detection signals space infrastructure becoming a front line in climate resilience.
A $26m philanthropic bet on orbital fire detection signals space infrastructure becoming a front line in climate resilience.
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