Aviation

Jul 28, 2026

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8 min read

Undercutting the Drone War With Cambridge Aerospace

A defense startup is betting that cheap, not exquisite, wins modern air defense.

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Aviation

Jun 23, 2026

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9 min read

From Satellites to Battlefield Intelligence With ICEYE

Radar satellites that can see through cloud and darkness, but the bigger pitch is faster intelligence for modern war.

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Aviation

Jun 12, 2026

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9 min read

Helsing’s Sovereign Software Bet

The German startup is building AI systems for drones, aircraft, sensors and factories, but its larger pitch is that Europe needs to build sovereign software for war.

Sam Armstrong

Aviation

Jun 4, 2026

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11 min read

Climbing the Aviation Food Chain With Shield AI

Convincing the Air Force Secretary to climb into a jet with no human pilot.

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