The future of UAS isn’t defined by features; it’s defined by how they enable real‑world operations. Hosted by the Canadian Armed Forces, Exercise RED COBALT offered the Canadian military an opportunity to collaborate with industry manufacturers to witness operational applications of drone technologies. The Redwire team was honored to participate, showcasing our combat proven Stalker UAS alongside our new Canadian‑developed First-Person View (FPV) relay system. The Stalker impressed the Senior Canadian defense leadership in attendance, demonstrating the ability to significantly extend the missions of Group 1/Small UAS and FPV systems, enhancing operational reach and effectiveness. We are committed to supporting the evolving needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and continue to build the advanced solutions that strengthen allied defense capabilities worldwide. #CombatProven# #UAS# #FPV# #DefenseTechnology# #MadeForTheMission#

🇹🇷 Turkish defense giant Aselsan has signed $2.75 billion in contracts with the Turkish government to build more air-defense systems for the country’s expanding Steel Dome network. Steel Dome is essentially Türkiye’s attempt to build a nationwide, multi-layered air-defense shield, connecting radars and electronic warfare technology with different weapons capable of intercepting drones, missiles and aircraft. The investment comes as Türkiye is deepening military ties with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, potentially opening the door for more Turkish-made defense technology to be supplied to both countries. More broadly, Türkiye is positioning itself as an alternative weapons supplier for countries that have traditionally depended heavily on the U.S. and other Western powers for their defense. Source: Anadolu Agency / Writer: Mhedi

Private equity firms are pouring billions into defense technology as rising military spending and geopolitical tensions fuel an investment boom. Traditional buyout investors are increasingly backing younger, high-growth firms in the sector, according to PitchBook data, with private equity growth investments in defense reaching $4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up from $500 million in 2024. Read more:

How are geopolitical competition and conflict reshaping defense, #energy# and technology investing? On The Bid #podcast#, host Oscar Pulido speaks with Anna Parker, who leads BlackRock’s Geopolitical Research and Strategy team, and Yasmin Meissner, portfolio manager for Thematic Strategies at BlackRock, about how geopolitical competition, fragmentation and shocks are changing global markets. They explore the rise of the resilience economy, how defense technology is evolving and why energy security, #AI# and critical supply chains are becoming increasingly important for investors. Listen:

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is reshaping NATO's defense technology priorities, with counter-drone systems and space-based surveillance emerging as some of the alliance's most urgent capability gaps, the head of the NATO Innovation Fund told Reuters

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