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Defense Tech Firm Helsing Secures $1.2B Funding Following Major Military Breakthroughs.

May 19, 2026 at 4:19 AM

AI defense startup Helsing has reached an $18 billion valuation after securing $1.2 billion in funding, bolstered by the successful deployment of its HX-2 loitering munitions and a new strategic partnership with HENSOLDT.

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Defense Tech Firm Helsing Secures $1.2B Funding Following Major Military Breakthroughs
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US Defense Department Partners with Startups to Scale Low-Cost Missile Production
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US Defense Department Partners with Startups to Scale Low-Cost Missile Production.

May 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Defense Tech Firm Helsing Secures Massive $1.2B Investment to Reach $18B Valuation

Defense Tech Firm Helsing Secures Massive $1.2B Investment to Reach $18B Valuation.

May 11, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Google Deepens Ties with Pentagon as AI War Contracts Expand
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Google Deepens Ties with Pentagon as AI War Contracts Expand.

May 3, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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Google Defends Pentagon AI Partnership Following Internal Employee Protests
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April 29, 2026 at 8:46 PM

Google Defends Pentagon AI Partnership Following Internal Employee Protests.

Google has moved forward with a classified AI contract with the U.S. Department of Defense despite significant opposition from over 600 staff members concerned about ethical implications and military use cases.

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US Defense Chief Hegseth Faces Tough Congressional Scrutiny Over Iran Conflict Costs and Strategy.

April 29, 2026 at 7:55 PM

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the US administration's $25 billion war expenditure and military strategy during his first congressional hearing since the conflict with Iran began.

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US Defense Chief Hegseth Faces Tough Congressional Scrutiny Over Iran Conflict Costs and Strategy
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Unprecedented $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Request Sparks Debate Over Transparency and Defense Strategy
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Unprecedented $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Request Sparks Debate Over Transparency and Defense Strategy.

April 26, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Defense Sector Faces Mixed Results Amidst Global Conflict and Supply Constraints.

Major US defense contractors are experiencing surging demand due to geopolitical tensions, though production delays and supply chain issues are curbing short-term profitability for giants like Lockheed Martin.

April 23, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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The Economic Escalation: Examining the Surge in US Defense Expenditures
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The Economic Escalation: Examining the Surge in US Defense Expenditures.

April 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Defense Industry Races to Replenish US Missile Stocks Amid High-Intensity Conflict Risks
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April 2, 2026 at 4:03 AM

Defense Industry Races to Replenish US Missile Stocks Amid High-Intensity Conflict Risks.

Recent intense military engagements have led to a critical depletion of US missile stockpiles, forcing major defense contractors and emerging start-ups to scramble to meet production demands amid concerns over long-term strategic readiness.

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