New investment supports U.S. expansion and advanced AI robotic systems XTEND, a company known for its AI-powered tactical autonomous robotic systems, has announced the completion of its $70 million Series B funding round. The final $30 million extension was co-led by Aliya Capital Partners and Protego Ventures, with support from investors such as Claltech, Union-Tech Ventures, … [Read more...] about XTEND Secures $30M Extension to Complete $70M Series B Funding
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Skyways Secures $5 Million to Boost Production of Autonomous Cargo Drones
New Funding Accelerates Delivery of V3 Aircraft for U.S. Department of Defense Skyways, an Austin-based designer and manufacturer of long-range autonomous cargo drones, has secured a $5 million credit investment from Leonid Capital Partners. This new debt facility is aimed at speeding up production of Skyways’ V3 unmanned aircraft for the U.S. Department of Defense. Funding … [Read more...] about Skyways Secures $5 Million to Boost Production of Autonomous Cargo Drones
Teledyne FLIR OEM Supports Secure U.S. Defense Innovation with NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging
Expanded lineup of U.S.-built camera modules aligns with federal call to strengthen domestic drone supply chains In the wake of two recent executive orders issued by President Trump on June 6, U.S. drone and defense technology companies are responding to the government’s push to build a more resilient and secure domestic drone ecosystem. The executive orders—Unleashing … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR OEM Supports Secure U.S. Defense Innovation with NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging
Drone America and SpecTIR Partner to Expand Hyperspectral UAS Capabilities
Nevada-Based Companies Collaborate on Advanced Aerial Imaging for Government and Commercial Use A New Collaboration for Enhanced Aerial Sensing Drone America, a U.S. manufacturer of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and SpecTIR, a specialist in hyperspectral imaging technologies, have signed a new strategic agreement. The partnership will focus on delivering advanced aerial … [Read more...] about Drone America and SpecTIR Partner to Expand Hyperspectral UAS Capabilities
Picogrid and MIT MIx Awarded $1.75M to Support Wildfire Response
AFWERX program backs new technology for emergency teams and military wildfire efforts Picogrid and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Mission Innovation X (MIx) have been awarded a $1.75 million contract through the U.S. Department of the Air Force's innovation program, AFWERX. The goal of the project is to develop new ways to help emergency and military teams … [Read more...] about Picogrid and MIT MIx Awarded $1.75M to Support Wildfire Response
