Helsing Becomes Europe's Largest AI Defense Unicorn with $223 Million Funding Round
The deal values Helsing at $1.8 billion post-money, making it the largest European AI defense technology startup.
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Anduril Acquires Blue Force Technologies and Adds Fury to Autonomous Fleet
Experts see major potential in Fury supporting manned-unmanned teaming missions given its AI-enabled autonomy and air-to-air combat capabilities.
DOD Seeks to Advance Airspace Security in D.C. With AI-Powered Monitoring and Detection System
The implementation of this AI-driven technology marks a significant step in modernizing and enhancing air defense systems, not just for the capital but potentially across various Defense Department and U.S. government installations.
Pentagon Forms Task Force Lima to Guide Generative AI Adoption
This task force will provide guidance, develop evaluations, offer recommendations, and monitor the rollout of large language models and generative AI across the DoD.
DARPA Launches $18.5 Million AI Cybersecurity Challenge to Bolster Defense of Critical Infrastructure
DARPA's competition will run over the next two years with events taking place at the 2024 and 2025 DEF CON hacking conferences.
US Air Force Sucessfully Uses AI to Pilot XQ-58A Valkyrie
The historic flight, completed on the Eglin Test and Training Complex, represents a significant milestone in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Anduril Announces Lattice for Mission Autonomy, An AI-Powered Platform To Manage Drone Swarms
Lattice for Mission Autonomy is designed to optimize military operations by enabling a single operator to manage multiple autonomous systems across diverse domains.