Topic: Defense

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Robotics Invest 2026: Robotics investors, entrepreneurs and tech innovators meet in Boston

May 26, 2026 · Robotics Invest 2026, hosted by Cybernetix Ventures, hosted investors, entrepreneurs and executives in the robotics sector for a day of high-level investment and industry conversations.

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Hidonix shifts to defense and public safety industries

March 13, 2026 · Hidonix, a spatial intelligence and human-centric AI organization, announced its shift to the defense and public safety industries, away from commercial use.

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Palladyne AI receives U.S. Air Force contract to advance swarming capabilities for integrated cross-domain operations

February 10, 2026 · Palladyne AI was awarded a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to make different autonomous systems work together.

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XTEND completes $70M Series B round to scale autonomous AI robots across America

July 24, 2025 · AI-powered tactical autonomous robotic systems provider XTEND announced the completion of a $70M Series B funding round and scaling up of its technologies for defense.

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Palladyne AI records first successful small drone autonomous tracking flight

January 3, 2025 · Palladyne AI announced that through its Pilot AI software platform, a third-party drone was able to identify, prioritize and autonomously track terrestrial targets on a flight.

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OSD ManTech selects three ARM Institute consortium member projects for Organic Industrial Base Challenge

March 29, 2024 · The ARM Institute announced that three of its consortium members projects were selected in the ManTech OIB Challenge held earlier in 2024.

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Knightscope awarded authority to operate by U.S. federal government

January 4, 2024 · Knightscope received authority from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs to operate on the FedRAMP Marketplace as an approved provider for federal agencies.

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AeroVironment to Acquire Tomahawk Robotics for $120M for Robot Control Systems

August 24, 2023 · AeroVironment is adding Tomahawk Robotics' AI-enabled robotic control systems to its connectivity and uncrewed systems portfolio for defense usage.

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Gecko Robotics Announces $5M U.S. Navy Contract Expansion to Speed Maintenance Cycles

July 14, 2023 · Gecko Robotics said its robots and AI-powered software will accelerate inspection, maintenance, and repairs of U.S. Navy surface vessels, improving defense readiness.

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Nauticus Passes First Phase of Defense Innovation Unit Amphibious Autonomous Response Vehicle Project

April 20, 2023 · Naticus develops robots used underwater, and its successful milestone with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit bolsters its relationship with the government entity.

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Gecko Robotics to Inspect and Maintain U.S. Navy Amphibious Assault Ship

March 29, 2023 · Gecko Robotics has expanded its relationship with U.S. Navy and will help it survey more of its ships.

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Tomahawk Robotics to Provide Universal Robotic Control Capabilities for U.K. MOD Human Machine Teaming Project

February 28, 2023 · Tomahawk Robotics and Rowden will initially provide 30 complete Kinesis Ecosystem kits consisting of AI-enabled common control software and tactical hardware the human-machine teaming program.

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Sarcos Commercializes and Expands Its Line of Teleoperated Robotics and Software

February 24, 2023 · Sarcos has shared the preliminary 2022 fourth quarter revenue results. It also announced that it has added the Guardian XM and Guardian Sea Class robotic systems to its lineup.

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Lockheed Martin VISTA Plane Used AI to Fly for More Than 17 Hours

February 15, 2023 · THe VISTA airplane is being used to help Lockheed Martin develop autonomy features powered by artificial intelligence.

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Stratom Safety System to be Used in New U.S. Army Unmanned Vehicle

August 18, 2022 · Using sensor data, machine learning, and more, Stratom has been tasked with outfitting the defense vehicle with internals that will help it navigate challenging conditions.

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RISE Robotics Awarded $1.55M Defense Contract by U.S. Air Force to Develop Common Lifting Devices

August 12, 2022 · The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center uses the device for the removal and installation of the Silent Knight Radar array on MC-130J aircraft.

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RISE Robotics Awarded $1.25M to Design Ultra-Light Loading Machine for the U.S. Air Force

May 30, 2022 · With support from the U.S. Air Force, RISE Robotics is building lightweight technology to help load and unload heavy cargo.

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Sarcos Defense Wins Air Force Research Laboratory Contract for Collaborative Sensing

May 20, 2022 · Sarcos Defense has been awarded a DoD contract to develop a system that can quickly spot, follow, and identify objects. It could also help civilian robotics applications.

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Near Earth Autonomy, L3Harris Demonstrate Drone Delivery of Blood to Medics in the Field

November 9, 2021 · The drone delivery system demonstrated by Near Earth Autonomy and L3 Harris Technologies can autonomously deliver medical supplies hundreds of miles, potentially saving lives.

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Gaumard Scientific Robotic Simulators Show Value in Training Obstetricians and Gynecologists

November 1, 2021 · Gaumard Scientific's simulators have not only helped with training during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the humanoid robots have also been found to reduce medical malpractice claims.

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