Defense Technology — 2026-07-07
Global powers are accelerating autonomous weapon development, with the UK committing £5 billion to armed autonomous drones, Ondas acquiring military drone maker DZYNE for $876 million, and Overland AI securing a $20 million Marine Corps contract for autonomous ground vehicles. Investor interest in defense startups is surging, with autonomous drone startup Quantum Systems raising $1.2 billion as multiple nations shift strategy away from nuclear deterrence toward AI-enabled military systems.
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