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Training at the Speed of Software: Ethos’ AI Solution for the Military

Ethos is reinventing military training with AI-driven, personalized readiness tools to prevent tragedies and boost performance.

From Disney to the Pentagon: How Bran Ferren Brings Hollywood Creativity to Defense

From Disney 3D movies to Pentagon command centers, Bran Ferren explains how Applied Minds brings creativity and rapid prototyping to defense innovation.

How a Former DoD Strategist Is Driving the Race to Modernize Defense Software

Parry Labs is turning military hardware into adaptable, software-defined platforms: making “smart things smarter” for modern defense systems.

From Vineyards to the Frontlines: How Global Wolf Motors Built Battlefield Scooters

Latvian engineer Klāvs Ašmanis turned electric scooters into battlefield mobility, helping Ukraine with reconnaissance, medevac, and equipment transport.

Predicting the Next Failure: Virtualitics’ Take on Military Readiness

Virtualitics applies AI and machine learning to military maintenance, logistics, and personnel data to improve readiness across the US armed forces.

Swedish Startup Develops AI-Powered Wearable to Monitor Soldiers in Real Time

WRLDS Technologies turned sports sensors into 6th SENSE, an AI-powered wearable system monitoring soldiers in real time under extreme conditions.

How a Silicon Valley Startup Is Quietly Redefining Navigation

ANELLO Photonics is betting on a new chip-based inertial sensor to keep navigation alive in jammed, spoofed, or denied environments.

From Hybrid to Electric: ALTI’s Vision for the Future of UAVs

ALTI's transition to electric drones aims to simplify operations and reduce costs, while addressing the real-world needs of users in challenging environments.

No Cloud, No Problem: SiMa.ai’s Vision for AI in Disconnected Environments

SiMa.ai brings real-time intelligence to the edge with custom silicon built for autonomous drones and disconnected battlefields.

Rebuilding Tactical Airlift: How Airvolve Plans to Replace the Battlefield Helicopter

Lithuanian startup Airvolve is building a radically cheaper, container-sized helicopter alternative to bring back battlefield medevac and logistics.

This Ultra-Quiet Dirt Bike Wasn’t Built for War — Until Now

Stark Future didn’t set out to build a military vehicle, but its ultra-quiet, high-performance electric bike is now catching the eye of defense forces worldwide.

How Chinese-Made Surveillance Tech Poses Danger to US Critical Infrastructure

Foreign-made tech is creeping into US infrastructure, while AI-driven threats expose aging systems.

The Future of Counter-Drone Tech: A Deep Dive With Sentrycs

The rise of unmanned aerial systems is rapidly transforming the defense landscape, and Sentrycs is at the forefront of the fight.

How One Swedish Startup Is Rethinking Drone Defense

The war in Ukraine reshaped Europe’s defense industry, and for Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence, it was a wake-up call.