Lockheed Martin
PulseAugur coverage of Lockheed Martin — every cluster mentioning Lockheed Martin across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Watchdog: Corporate ballroom donors received $50B in federal contracts
A watchdog group's report alleges that companies donating to a White House ballroom project have subsequently received over $50 billion in federal contracts. Public Citizen identified 27 corporate donors, finding that 1…
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Lockheed Martin deploys AI for faster drone defense
Lockheed Martin is enhancing its anti-drone defense systems with new AI software, set to be deployed by May 2026. This advanced system will enable the U.S. military to detect and neutralize multiple drones simultaneousl…
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Blue Origin rocket explosion leaves NASA moon program reliant on SpaceX
NASA's lunar exploration program faces significant uncertainty following an explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket during an engine test. This incident has grounded Blue Origin's lunar lander development and potent…
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Iran war depletes missile defense stocks, creating years-long gap
The war in Iran has severely depleted U.S. and allied stockpiles of missile defense interceptors, creating a multi-year shortage. A CSIS report indicates that U.S. missile defense systems like Patriot and THAAD have exp…
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Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes, reducing US defense reliance
Canada is planning to purchase a fleet of early warning aircraft from Sweden's Saab, opting for the GlobalEye model over Boeing's E-7 Wedgetail. This decision marks a strategic shift for Canada, aiming to reduce its rel…
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Indonesia weighs US military repair hub, testing non-aligned policy
Indonesia is considering a US proposal to establish a maintenance hub for C-130 Hercules aircraft at Kertajati Airport. This move, which would be the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, has sparked debate about its pot…
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SpaceX IPO nears as public companies build space economy
SpaceX is poised for a significant IPO, joining a growing number of public companies involved in the space economy. The sector is experiencing renewed interest due to the U.S. and China's space race, with companies focu…
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NASA seeks new manager for Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA is initiating a competitive bidding process to determine who will manage the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) after its contract with Caltech concludes in 2028. This move, unprecedented since JPL's founding in 1936,…
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US lawmaker warns AI sales to China risk national security
A US House foreign affairs chair has warned that selling advanced AI technology to China could undermine American national security. Brian Mast stated that such sales risk empowering potential adversaries, preventing th…
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Anduril raises $5B at $61B valuation on faster Pentagon buying
Defense technology startup Anduril has secured $5 billion in Series H funding, reaching a $61 billion valuation. This significant increase, more than double its previous valuation, is attributed to a shift in U.S. gover…
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Trump's account traded oil and defense stocks during Iran conflict
A presidential trading report reveals that an account in Donald Trump's name made significant investments in oil, defense, and gold stocks during the initial weeks of a conflict with Iran. While Trump publicly stated th…
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Furientis raises $5M for car-assembly-line missile production
Defense startup Furientis has emerged from stealth, securing $5 million in pre-seed funding to develop more affordable interceptor missiles. The company aims to address a critical imbalance where the U.S. military expen…
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US Typhon missile test in Philippines sparks Chinese anger
The United States has conducted a live-fire test of its Typhon missile system in the Philippines, a move China has labeled its "worst provocation." This exercise, involving the ground-based vertical launch system capabl…
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US Army fires Typhon missile system in Philippines amid China concerns
The US Army has conducted its first firing of the Typhon missile system in the Philippines during the Balikatan military exercises. This deployment, involving a missile system built by Lockheed Martin, marks a significa…
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GM uses AI and human stress sensors to improve autonomous driving tech
General Motors is employing AI to analyze human stress levels and reactions during simulated driving scenarios to enhance its autonomous driving technology. The company uses sensors to monitor physiological responses li…
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Firestorm Labs raises $82M for mobile drone factories to support military operations
Defense startup Firestorm Labs has secured $82 million in Series B funding to develop containerized drone factories. These mobile manufacturing units, called xCell, can produce and configure drones for various missions,…
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Blender's development funding could include defense contractors like Lockheed Martin
Blender's development funding has attracted attention due to potential partnerships with defense contractors. One user expressed concern that Lockheed Martin Corporation could become a development fund partner for Blend…
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US Space Force awards $3.2B in contracts for AI-enabled orbital interceptors
The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts totaling up to $3.2 billion to eleven companies, including defense giants like Raytheon and tech firms such as Anduril, for the development of space-based interceptors. These i…
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Inside America’s AI Action Plan
The White House has released "Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan," a policy document outlining goals to accelerate AI innovation, build domestic AI infrastructure, and lead in international AI diplomacy and secu…
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AI startups navigate funding landscape amid high valuations and scrutiny
The Practical AI Podcast episode discusses the complexities of venture capital funding for AI startups, moving beyond the hype of high valuations. Hosts Daniel Witenack and Chris Benson explore the journey from bootstra…