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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.

Omni acquires synaptic intelligence tool developer

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

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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.

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.

Carlyle builds out middle-market play in aerospace and defense

Betting on a multi-decade defense spending cycle, the firm is dedicating capital and local investment teams on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean to pursue mid-sized transactions.

SpaceX’s governance structure is built for one person: Elon Musk

ANALYSIS: The S-1 filing reveals a company where accountability flows up, not down.

York Space Systems to acquire solar cell maker

Solestial specializes in making ultrathin, radiation-hardened solar cells and modules that have some self-healing capability.

Anduril hauls in $5B for Series H round

The autonomous tech specialist recorded $2.2 billion in revenue for 2025 and doubled its workforce.

Star Catcher closes $65M Series A round for space grid strategy

The company is working on technology that can wirelessly transfer electricity to satellites and other spacecraft.

Cowboy Space, Darkhive detail their Series B rounds

Science Applications International Corp. and the venture capital arm of RTX are the GovCon investor names to take note of here.

How Lyntris centers its tech on 'left of bang'

CEO Brian Morrison explains to us the rationale behind the merger to create Lyntris and why it chose to be a merchant supplier in today's landscape, which is replete with talk of quick development and fielding.

HawkEye 360's public offering hauls in $416M

Add this commercial satellite operator to the list of GovCon companies that achieved their initial goals by tapping into the public markets for new capital.

Astranis, Scout Space lay out next steps following capital rounds

Satellites and the technologies that help them safely maneuver in space feature in this summary of new venture capital activity.

NextPoint Group acquires fellow software development provider

This represents NextPoint Group's first purchase with the backing of its private equity owner Godspeed Capital Management.