The Bundeswehr is assessing 30 artificial intelligence tools designed to accelerate battlefield decision-making by processing data from drones and satellites. A prototype system is expected in the second quarter of 2027, with full deployment planned thereafter.
GoPro has been acquired and is shifting its business focus from consumer action cameras to defense, government, robotics and aerospace applications, with YouTuber Markiplier becoming the company's single largest shareholder.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and their components, including from key US allies, set to take effect in 21 days. The measures cite national security concerns and aim to reduce US reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly China.
Anduril Industries is in discussions with investors for a new funding round that could value the defense technology company at approximately $100 billion, according to Reuters sources. This would represent a significant increase from its previous valuation and put it on par with major defense contractors like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin.
The U.S. Department of Defense has reached framework agreements with Anduril, CoAspire, Leidos, and Zone 5 to acquire more than 10,000 containerized missiles, representing a major shift in weapons procurement strategy.
Department of Defense Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael stated on Friday that AI company Anthropic is still considered a supply chain risk and remains blacklisted, while clarifying that Mythos, the company's AI model with advanced cyber capabilities, is being treated as a separate issue.
