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Two-year-old defense tech Mach Industries confirms $100M raise led by Khosla, Bedrock
Mach Industries, a rapidly growing defense technology startup founded in 2023 by 19-year-old CEO Ethan Thornton, has secured $100 million in new funding at a $470 million valuation. The round was led by Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures and Geoff Lewis of Bedrock Capital, with participation from existing investor Sequoia, bringing the company’s total funding to approximately $185 million. Although the valuation increase since its Series A in October 2023 is modest, Mach has expanded significantly from 20 to 140 employees and developed three advanced weapons systems: the Viper, a jet-powered VTOL UAV; Glide, a high-altitude glider strike platform; and Stratos, an in-air satellite with sensor and communication functions. Mach has also gained notable contracts and infrastructure investments, including selection by the Army Applications Laboratory to develop a vertical takeoff precision cruise missile and plans for a 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Huntington Beach, California. Thornton emphasizes the company’s
robotunmanned-aerial-vehicledefense-technologyvertical-takeoff-and-landingdrone-technologyaerospacemilitary-roboticsEurope firm unveils 310-mile-range kamikaze drone for swarm attacks
European defense firm MBDA has unveiled the One Way Effector, a low-cost, kamikaze-style drone designed for long-range, swarm attack missions, at the Paris Air Show 2025. Developed since late 2024 in partnership with a drone manufacturer and a French automotive company, the drone features a jet engine, carries an 88-pound (40 kg) warhead, and can strike targets up to 310 miles (500 kilometers) away. MBDA plans to produce 1,000 units monthly, aiming for initial batch delivery by 2027, with hopes that the French military will adopt the system. The drone is intended to saturate enemy air defenses, forcing them to reveal their positions for subsequent neutralization by longer-range systems. The One Way Effector was developed with feedback from armed forces engaged in conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war, reflecting lessons learned from recent drone warfare. MBDA emphasizes that the drone’s salvo firing capability is designed to deplete enemy resources and
robotdrone-technologymilitary-dronesunmanned-aerial-vehiclesdefense-technologyswarm-attacksjet-engine-dronesRenault unveils drone-launching rescue EV to save lives in disasters
Renault has unveiled the vision4rescue, an innovative electric rescue vehicle concept based on the Renault 4 E-Tech platform, designed specifically for emergency services operating in disaster zones and rough terrain. Developed in collaboration with Software République and input from fire services across 19 countries, the vehicle functions as a mobile command center equipped with nearly 20 interconnected technologies to facilitate real-time coordination, data analysis, and communication during crises. Its rugged design features all-wheel drive, increased ground clearance, and protective elements to navigate challenging environments, while distinctive emergency graphics enhance visibility. A key highlight of the vision4rescue is its rooftop aerodynamic capsule housing a surveillance drone and communication tools that can restore local networks after natural disasters, effectively serving as an aerial assessment and digital communication hub. The interior is tailored for frontline use, featuring custom seats made from recycled firefighter suit foam, a metal dashboard bar for essential tools, dual screens for data sharing, and smart storage solutions to keep equipment charged and accessible. This zero-emission vehicle
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robotdrone-technologyplasma-excitationaerodynamic-performancehigh-altitude-dronesenergy-efficiencyflight-enduranceDrone Swords Into Ploughshares: How Ukraine’s Wartime Expertise Can Reshape Farming
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