Aerospace & Defense

Military Robots Market to Triple to $128.92B by 2031

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 08, 2026 -- The global military robots market is projected to grow from USD 42.15 billion in 2026 to USD 128.92 billion by 2031, a 25.1% compound annual growth rate, according to MarketsandMarkets. Unit volumes are forecast to climb from 74,817 in 2026 to 109,010 by 2031 as armed forces expand deployment of unmanned ground, air and maritime systems.

Marine systems post the steepest growth rate through 2031

The marine segment is set to register the highest CAGR at 26.7% between 2026 and 2031, driven by naval demand for unmanned surface and underwater vehicles used in mine detection and underwater threat identification. The Royal Navy is introducing autonomous vessels for mine hunting, while the US Navy is expanding unmanned maritime systems for mine countermeasures to reduce personnel exposure in high-risk waters.

Cellebrite Guardian Clears Australian IRAP Security Assessment

Tysons Corner, Virginia – September 07, 2026 -- Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT) said its cloud-based digital evidence management platform, Guardian, has completed an assessment under Australia's Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) at the PROTECTED classification level, clearing a key hurdle for adoption by Australian law enforcement, defense and national security agencies.

CyberCX, an ASD-approved assessor, conducted the independent review

The evaluation was carried out by CyberCX, an IRAP assessment body accredited by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). The certification gives Australian agencies documented, independent evidence that Guardian can handle sensitive digital evidence workloads in the cloud without compromising security.

TCOM Wins $600M FMS Deal for Poland Aerostat Radar Systems

Columbia, Md. – September 07, 2026 -- TCOM has secured a Foreign Military Sales contract valued at more than $600 million to supply Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) Aerostat Systems to the Polish Armed Forces, marking one of the largest awards in the company's history.

Poland Gains Persistent Radar Coverage Against Air, Sea and Ground Threats

The program was awarded through the U.S. Army's PAE C2/CC2 Office and equips Poland with elevated surveillance systems designed to detect, track and respond to airborne, maritime and ground threats. The systems pair TCOM's aerostat platform with open-architecture Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and electronic warfare capabilities, delivering continuous early warning and long-range tracking that integrates into existing command-and-control networks.

Airbility Raises $4.7M Series A Led by Sazze Partners for Counter-UAS eVTOLs

Seoul – September 07, 2026 -- Airbility, a South Korean aerospace and defense startup, has raised USD 4.7 million (KRW 6.5 billion) in a Series A round led by Silicon Valley-based Sazze Partners, bringing its total funding to USD 7.6 million (KRW 10.5 billion).

Sazze Partners makes its first defense-sector bet on Airbility

Existing backer Stonebridge Ventures joined the round with a follow-on investment, and Industrial Bank of Korea came in as a new shareholder. Airbility's cap table also includes Samho Green Investment, Mashup Ventures, BASS Ventures and 500 Global. Sazze Partners, founded in 2018, has backed more than 100 companies including Korean AI firm Upstage, but this marks its first defense-sector investment.

Thrive Aviation Launches Fractional Jet Program With Honda Backing

Las Vegas – September 07, 2026 -- Thrive Aviation has secured a minority investment from Arulean Air, a subsidiary of Honda Aircraft Company, to launch a new fractional aircraft ownership program built on its existing fleet of more than 30 aircraft.

Arulean Air will acquire aircraft while Thrive manages operations and client relationships

Under the partnership, Arulean Air is responsible for acquiring aircraft for the fractional program, while Thrive Aviation operates and manages the platform end-to-end, from flight operations to client relationship management. Thrive has already received the first two aircraft under the arrangement.

US Army Signs Basic Ordering Agreement with Elsight for Drone Connectivity

Allen, Texas – September 07, 2026 -- Elsight has secured a Basic Ordering Agreement with the US Army for its Halo connectivity technology, deepening its ties with the branch following its recent addition to the DCMA Blue UAS Cleared List.

Halo connects uncrewed systems across 500,000 operational hours

The technology enables beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations across air, land, and maritime domains by bonding cellular, satellite, and RF communications into a single resilient layer that automatically selects the optimal path. Elsight reports the system has logged over 500,000 operational hours across more than 100 customers, with active deployments in high-intensity combat environments and multiple conflict front lines globally.

Cellebrite Federal Unit Earns CMMC Level 2, Joins Top 3% of Certified Firms

Tysons Corner, Virginia – September 7, 2026 -- Cellebrite Federal Solutions, Inc. (CFSI), a subsidiary of Cellebrite (Nasdaq: CLBT), has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, placing the company among the top 3% of organizations to meet the standard following an independent assessment by a certified third-party assessor organization (C3PAO).

CFSI implements 110 security controls across 14 domains to secure defense contract data

CMMC Level 2 is an advanced cybersecurity tier under the U.S. Department of War framework, required for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CFSI documented and deployed 110 security practices spanning 14 control families, including access control, incident response, risk management, system and communications protection, and audit accountability.

Maritime Launch, Isar Aerospace Extend Nova Scotia Deal Deadline

Halifax, NS – September 07, 2026 -- Maritime Launch Services Inc. (CBOE: MAXQ) (OTCQB: MAXQF) and Isar Aerospace have pushed back the deadline for completing key work under their facilities usage agreement for Spaceport Nova Scotia by two weeks, from September 1, 2026, to September 15, 2026.

Companies extend deadline to finish statement of work and programmatic milestones

The extension gives both parties additional time to complete the statement of work and certain programmatic milestones tied to the agreement, which governs Isar Aerospace's dedicated launch complex for its Spectrum launch vehicle at the Nova Scotia site. No other key terms of the underlying agreement, first announced on July 7, 2026, were changed.

Ex-Army Cyber Command Chief of Staff Joins Qtonic Quantum for Federal Push

Miami – September 07, 2026 -- Col. Reginald M. Harris, U.S. Army (Retired), the former Chief of Staff of U.S. Army Cyber Command, has joined Qtonic Quantum Corp to lead federal and defense government affairs as Washington imposes hard deadlines on post-quantum cryptography adoption.

Pentagon deadline forces cryptographic inventory before 2030

The Department of War's Post-Quantum Cryptography Strategy, released in June 2026, requires high-impact and national security systems to support quantum-resistant algorithms by December 31, 2030, with force-wide use mandated by December 31, 2031. Non-compliant systems face phase-out. Executive Order 14412, signed June 22, 2026, directs CISA and NIST to publish minimum elements for a cryptographic bill of materials and instructs the FAR Council to draft a rule binding covered contractors to post-quantum standards.

Canopy International Acquires Turin's Aviotec to Bolster Space Supply Chain

Amsterdam – September 05, 2026 -- Canopy International B.V. has acquired Aviotec S.r.l., a Turin-based supplier of multi-layer insulation blankets and electrical harnesses for satellites, in a move to expand its footprint in Europe's space supply chain.

Aviotec brings 15 years of thermal-protection expertise to Canopy's European platform

Founded in 2008, Aviotec has built more than 15 years of experience designing and manufacturing flight-qualified MLI blankets and high-reliability electrical harnesses for satellites and spacecraft. The Turin-based company also provides in-house satellite design, integration and test services, supporting institutional space programs and a growing base of commercial customers across Europe's space economy.