Daily Hard Tech Headlines:
- The Washington National Guard is fielding @anduriltech C-UAS systems to protect military installations, critical infrastructure, emergency-response operations and major public events. The system integrates Anduril’s Long Range Camera Tower, WISP detection system, Pulsar radio-frequency sensor and Lattice software for command and control.
- @K2SpaceCo has secured a $500 million Series D led by Kleiner Perkins and ICONIQ. The Los Angeles startup produces satellite buses for defense and commercial markets.
- @AaloAtomics has formed a strategic partnership with Crusoe to deploy a modular data center at Idaho National Laboratory powered by a small modular nuclear reactor.
- @RocketLab has secured a contract with Japanese space company iQPS for three dedicated Electron launches.
- VIVACE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION has secured a deal with Textron Systems focused on manufacturing its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, which supports the U.S. Marine Corps.
- Luna Rail, the German rail startup, is looking to develop a sleeper train operating in Finland’s Arctic region in partnership with Reissujuna.
- @RedCatHoldings has secured a $2.49 million U.S. Air Force order for its Black Widow small reconnaissance drones.
- @Nord_Space Ventures has invested in @NV_Dynamics, which develops counter-drone interceptor missiles and hypersonic missiles.
- @zoox has secured the first-ever NHTSA commercial exemption for a purpose-built robotaxi, clearing the vehicle for commercial deployment without a steering wheel or pedals.
- Koil Energy Solutions has deployed a mobile barge for subsea operations in the Gulf.
- Revoy has secured a $27 million Series A led by Standard Capital. The startup enables freight trucks to be converted from diesel to electric.
- @Overland_AI_X has partnered with Main Street Autonomy to demonstrate two autonomous unmanned ground vehicles navigating unmapped terrain without GPS. One vehicle leads around obstacles while the second follows and independently detects hazards.
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