Defense / Security

FORT Robotics said it expects valuation of more than $500 million as it lists on Nasdaq with plans to accelerate safety software development.

Neros is developing its Archer AI and Bandit platform with the hardware and compute required for multi-asset control.

The ARM Institute and the U.S. Department of War are seeking technology project submissions to help rapid U.S. production.

A Stratom-led team won a U.S. Army contract to develop TALUS, an autonomous logistics system for contested environments.

The round comes just months after the Cambridge Aerospace’s $200 million Series B funding in April.

The raise values Hadrian at $7.87 billion. It is Hadrian’s second funding round this year, following a round in January 2026.

The latest agreement expands HII’s HYPER Program, which Path Robotics and GrayMatter Robotics joined earlier this year.

Kraken Technology plans to use its funding to continue developing uncrewed surface vessels and localizing manufacturing around the world.

Magmotor has been providing motors for demanding use cases for decades and offers custom systems for robotics.

Machina Labs secured a Lockheed Martin contract to qualify robotically formed metal components for the JASSM missile program.

Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility, said the U.S. needs a policy framework that can strengthen what’s already working for the humanoid industry.

DZYNE Technologies specializes in long-endurance autonomous aircraft, counter-drone systems, and autonomous effects.

XTEND said the newly granted patent expands its portfolio supporting autonomous navigation, operator assistance, and mission execution.

Around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Hyundai and Boston Dynamics have taught footwork to the Atlas humanoid, while the Spot robot is on patrol.

Quantum plans to use the proceeds to expand production capacity, strengthen supply chain resilience, and more.

Luxonis said it plans to scale production of its OAK camera and refine its platform to support robotics and industrial automation.

RoboticsCareer.org now lists the growing job opportunities in physical AI and enables employers to connect to qualified talent.

The Navy’s industrial base review identified a projected need for 174,000 new workers. GrayMatter says robotics can fill this gap.

While service robotics adoption grows, industrial automation faces greater demand and bigger obstacles, notes a columnist.

As the proposed National Commission on Robotics advances, industry leaders continue to call for more unified U.S. policy.

Allen Control Systems will use the funding to scale manufacturing and accelerate deployment of its autonomous weapon station, Bullfrog.

The robotics developer is focusing on providing emergency care in active war zones and beyond.