Discover the cutting-edge innovations in autonomous systems, defense tech, and physical AI that are redefining global security and reshaping the physical workforce.
The Munich-based drone maker raised $1.2 billion at an $8 billion valuation, backed by Blackstone and Airbus, and is already profitable — a rarity in defense tech.
Military UGVs are transitioning from prototype experiments to production programs. This Radar examines the platforms, programs, and procurement trends reshaping land warfare.
Agility Robotics' Digit is the first bipedal humanoid generating revenue from paying customers. 75 units deployed, 4 commercial agreements, and a RaaS model that changes the economics of humanoid robotics.
Defense tech VC hit a record $19.8B in Q1 2026. Anduril CEO Schimpf says there is a bubble. PitchBook says it is structural. Both sides have the data to prove it.
EU opens €100M fund for defence and dual-use innovation — first time EIC invests equity in defence companies
BrainChip's AKD1500 is the first production neuromorphic chip for defense and industrial edge AI. Intel's Loihi 3 pushes 1.15 billion neurons. Brain-inspired silicon is no longer a lab experiment — it is shipping in volume.
Nauticus Robotics secured a $250M equity line of credit to fund deep-sea rare earth exploration and a defense sector pivot. Analysis of the autonomous subsea robotics company at the intersection of critical minerals, defense contracting, and energy transition.
Deep tech now accounts for 36% of global venture capital, up from 12% in 2016 — a structural reallocation driven by AI infrastructure, defense tech, and bioconvergence.