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AeroVironment is investing $30 million to more than double its New Mexico workforce, creating 450 high-paying jobs over the next decade. The expansion shows how smart investment in advanced manufacturing can transform local economies.
Over 700,000 tech workers are demanding their companies reject Pentagon pressure to develop fully autonomous weapons systems. While some AI firms cave to government demands, employee coalitions are taking a stand for ethical technology development.
A family-run Israeli company has created a single device that can identify 30 types of drugs and 21 types of explosives, and they're partnering with Dyson vacuums to bring the technology into everyday spaces. What started as government forensic tools may soon help keep schools and workplaces safer.
South Korea just launched a pitch day pairing defense startups with military branches, part of an ambitious plan to grow 100 defense-focused companies by 2030. The move is turning civilian tech like AI robots and drones into tools that serve both everyday citizens and national security.
Nigeria's defense agency just signed a groundbreaking deal with Terra Industries, a startup that raised $34 million in weeks, to manufacture military technology locally instead of importing it. The partnership marks a major shift toward homegrown defense production across Africa.
A Nigerian tech startup that builds drones just signed a deal with the country's military to manufacture advanced security systems locally. The partnership aims to strengthen Nigeria's defense capabilities while creating a new tech manufacturing hub in West Africa.
Two Nigerian founders in their early twenties just raised $34 million in two months for Terra Industries, a defense tech company fighting terrorism across Africa. Their company now protects power plants and mines in multiple African countries and is valued at over $100 million.
A Nigerian defense technology company just became a $100 million startup after raising $34 million in record time. Terrahaptix is now scaling up to tackle security challenges across Africa with backing from Hollywood and tech giants.
A Nigerian defense technology company has raised $34 million to build autonomous security systems protecting critical infrastructure across Africa. Terra Industries is now valued at over $100 million, just one year after its founding.
A 22-year-old and 24-year-old just secured $34 million in two months to build Africa's first homegrown defense company. Their autonomous systems will help nations protect critical infrastructure from terrorism while creating local manufacturing jobs.
Japan is preparing to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor 2,000 kilometers from Tokyo, aiming to reduce its heavy reliance on Chinese imports. The breakthrough test could reshape how nations secure critical materials for smartphones, electric vehicles, and defense technology.
A European defense startup just hit hypersonic speeds in its first test flight, going from design to launch in just nine months. The privately funded achievement could reshape how quickly new aerospace technology reaches the skies.
Two Nordic nations are joining forces to deliver cutting-edge air defense technology to Ukraine, offering new protection against ongoing attacks. The mobile system was designed at record speed using real battlefield experience.
Indian military officers will now earn advanced engineering degrees while serving their country. IIT Ropar and the Indian Army just launched a groundbreaking program merging academic excellence with frontline defense needs.
A year-old Korean startup is challenging China's drone dominance by building military and public safety drones powered by physical AI. BONE already hit $2 million in sales serving cities and defense clients.