Blaize Holdings, Inc.

Capital Raising · Americas

Anduril Industries announced a $5B Series H funding round, valuing the company at $30.5B. It is the most valuable venture-backed defense startup globally. Defense tech sector hit record $14.6B in VC funding in 2026 YTD.

Capital Raising · Americas

Colorado-based True Anomaly raised $600M led by Eclipse and Riot Ventures for space-security infrastructure. Develops spacecraft and orbital defense systems with $1B+ total raised

Geographic Expansion · Americas

Advanced Navigation, a deep tech unicorn, is establishing its first US manufacturing hub in Huntsville, Alabama (opening September 2026), with engineering work starting later in 2026 and manufacturing commencing January 2027. Expansion funded by March 2026 Series C ($158M raise). Company targets manufacturing 50% of US sales within 12-18 months and plans similar UK/Europe hubs.

Partnership · Americas

Leidos partnered with The Modern Data Company in June 2026 to embed Modern Data's AI-native DataOS into Leidos' HeadWay Mission OS, creating a secure data layer for government agencies that connects cloud and on-premise systems without requiring major system replacements.

Leadership Change · Americas

CSG has appointed David Jacobs as President of CSG Defense North America, with mandate to lead a new Washington, D.C. office focused on expanding the U.S. defense industrial base and building manufacturing capacity for U.S. defense customers.

Partnership · Americas

Motorola Solutions named Platinum CAD Partner for The Monitoring Association's ASAP Program, supporting modernization of alarm-to-911 data exchange through new API integration.