Harbinger raises $240M after expanding into defense |

In Brief Posted: 9:52 AM PST · November 5, 2026 Electric truck startup Harbinger has raised a $240 million Series D funding round as it…

Salesforce’s M&A spree continues with a reported $375M deal for defense tech startup Rune |

In Brief Posted: 4:21 PM PDT · October 30, 2026 Salesforce has agreed to acquire Rune Technologies, a startup that builds AI software to help…

A Defense Contractor Gave Their Personal AI Agent Access to a Secure Pentagon System

Earlier this year, sources tell WIRED, a contractor caused a security incident at the Department of Defense by connecting a secure centralized system used by…

Petra Power looks to modernize energy for data centers and defense vehicles |

As AI gobbles up an ever-larger amount of energy, the hunt is on for efficient and cost-effective power sources. One of the companies leading the…

Fusion power startups find new partners in the defense world |

Fusion power is getting back to its roots. As fusion startups keep chasing their ultimate goal — putting electrons on the grid — many are…

Knowesis Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Defense Cybersecurity

/PRNewswire/ — Knowesis announced today that it has successfully completed its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 assessment. The certification confirms that Knowesis’ CMMC…

Defense tech Mach Industries doubles valuation to $3.7B in 3 months |

6:00 AM PDT · September 10, 2026 Defense tech startup Mach Industries has raised a fresh $600 million in capital in a Series C extension…

US battery startups have found a lifeline in defense |

U.S. battery startups hit a rough patch when the One Big Beautiful Bill eliminated battery and EV incentives, undercutting a chunk of future demand. But…

Terra Industries closes $52M seed round to build defense infrastructure for the Global South |

In Brief Posted: 8:06 AM PDT · August 17, 2026 African defense tech company Terra Industries on Monday announced an additional $18 million in funding,…

Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation |

In Brief Posted: 12:02 PM PDT · August 6, 2026 Defense tech Hadrian announced on Thursday that it had raised a fresh $1.37 billionround at…