#Defense Tech
Coverage of Defense Tech at Venture Herald explores how startups, investors, and AI are reshaping security, resilience, and defense capabilities. This archive highlights the companies, funding trends, and emerging technologies driving the sector forward.
Hypersonica raises €100M for hypersonic deep-strike
Munich-based Hypersonica raised a €100 million Series B co-led by Lightspeed and General Catalyst to accelerate deep-strike systems.
Nov 6, 2026 · 3 min
Shield AI to buy Echodyne in up to $5.3B deal
Shield AI agreed to acquire Echodyne and line up $2.5 billion in financing at a $28.8 billion valuation.
Nov 6, 2026 · 4 min
Gallatin AI raises $50M for military logistics software
Gallatin AI raised a $50 million Series A to expand Navigator, its AI platform for military logistics
Oct 14, 2026 · 3 min
Overland AI unveils IBEX for Marine Corps MADIS
Overland AI said IBEX is a fully autonomous ground vehicle selected for Marine Corps MADIS and now in production.
Oct 11, 2026 · 4 min
Minerva raises $10M pre-seed for Roger humanoid
Germany-based Minerva emerged from stealth with $10 million led by General Catalyst to finish Roger and prepare first pilots.
Oct 8, 2026 · 3 min