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Apex, Axiom and Impulse Space detail their newest venture rounds

Each company is focusing on efforts to expand manufacturing capacity and other aspects of scaling out their businesses.

Quantum Space agrees on transaction that will take it public

Quantum Space is looking to ride the wave of investor interest in the sector as SpaceX's initial public offering looms over the capital markets.

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PDW acquires communications tech, engineering specialist

The maker of small uncrewed aircraft sees this move as part of its vertical integration strategy.

A handful of CEO-level transitions and more leadership moves across the market

Key promotions and hires focused on investment activity, technology development, operations and finance also feature in this listing.

New coalition will enter legal debate over industry’s role in government cyber missions

Its formation occurs amid a broader discussion over whether existing laws are suited for cyber activities that increasingly depend on cooperation between the government and private sector.

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Anthropic held cyberthreat briefings with agency CIOs last month

Discussions included how to defend digital assets following the debut of advanced AI models, like Anthropic’s Mythos.

Omni acquires synaptic intelligence tool developer

The software integrator is looking to add neuroscience-like functions into its offerings.

Mach Industries hauls in $300M to move on second-generation systems

The unmanned systems maker has five vehicles under development and wants to do more for military organizations like the Army and Air Force.

Valiant Solutions adds AI functions, threat emulation work via acquisition

Valiant is also using this move to expand its portfolio in operational technology security, among other areas.

Trump signs AI executive order after postponement last month

The order encourages developers of advanced AI to grant the U.S. and certain critical infrastructure operators 30 days of pre-release model access. Earlier drafts had set 90 days of early access.

Picogrid collects $45M Series A round to integrate defense systems

The company designs its tech tools to help military operators connect, control and integrate different types of autonomous systems and sensors.

Observable Space fetches $90M in Series A capital

The one-year-old company also secures a $94 million Space Force contract to scale up the production of its optical telescopes.

Computacenter enters federal arena with acquisition of reseller

Government Acquisitions Inc. is bringing 90 employees to its future U.K.-headquartered parent.

Tribal 8(a) contractor wins round 1 of its suspension fight, but remains sidelined

The Small Business Administration has until June 12 to rebuild its case against ATI Government Solutions after failing to submit adequate documentation.

Parry Labs hires Claussen as chief executive

The defense technology integrator is entering a new phase less than two years after its first institutional investment round.

Entarian starts anew with rebrand after ERT-Sev1Tech combination

Entarian's CEO and chief growth officer explain to us the company's blueprint for its future, which involves pitching solutions to their customers while the contracts are in motion.

Someone robbed the SEC during the shutdown

An individual has been arrested, but the stolen materials have not been recovered.