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Ukraine's all-robotic airborne assaults are becoming a new battlefield reality

Ukraine's all-robotic airborne assaults are becoming a new battlefield reality

Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems 'talk' on Ukraine's battlefield

Amsterdam-based Intelic now has an office in Kyiv and is helping Ukrainian forces as they face intensified Russian drone and missile barrages.

Mirror Particle is building a 'world model' of human behavior

Mirror Particle will launch at TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 with a world model built from scratch to predict human behavior, arguing that LLM r…

Lola Vision Systems is trying to make it easier to run AI models on chips

Lola Vision Systems is one of the Startup Battlefield 200 companies battling it out at TechCrunch Disrupt, taking place October 13-15 in San Francisco.

Meet the Startup Battlefield 200 judges who'll decide the winner at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Meet the final five Startup Battlefield judges who'll decide who wins the pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Get your pass now to save up to $100, a…

Ukraine's battlefield supply robots have learned how to swim

Ukraine's battlefield supply robots have learned how to swim

After losing his voice to cancer, this founder is building 'glasses for voice'

Uhura Bionics, part of the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt, wants to replace flat, robotics voice devices with one that carries emotions.

Meet the next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Meet the next wave of VCs judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register by Sept 25, 11:59 p.m. PT, to s…

French Army wants to keep adversaries guessing on see-through battlefield

The French Future Combat Command is looking at what Baratz called "frugal artificial intelligence," designed to consume as little energy as possible.

Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed

Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up t…

Iran's drone hunt escalates as Tehran targets US spy tech to expose battlefield secrets

Drone experts warn Iran is launching coordinated capture missions targeting U.S. unmanned surface vessels in the Strait of Hormuz for intel.

U.S. confirms it deployed weapons in space. China and Russia respond.

China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.

Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ

Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasi…

US Army places $11M bet on Austin-based GPS alternative Tern

Tern has described its tech as "Google Maps for the battlefield."

UK to use Ukraine battlefield data to train AI to protect sensitive sites

London and Kyiv in deal to help stop protesters and hostile states targeting military bases and critical infrastructureAI models trained on Ukrainian battlefie…

The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here - see who made the cut

We're thrilled to unveil the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200, our annual handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.

Silkroad Innovation Hub's Road to Battlefield competition continues

The Road to Battlefield competition is now in its second year, and its purpose is to give founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to Startup Battlefield

Moscow, Kyiv assassins hunt weapons bosses as Ukraine war spills beyond the battlefield

Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell says drone company leaders are now primary targets as Russia and Ukraine race for battlefield AI and autonomy advantages.

We saw Beta Technologies' autonomous aircraft for the battlefield. Meet the MV250.

We saw Beta Technologies' autonomous aircraft for the battlefield. Meet the MV250.

Michigan military exercise preparing thousands of troops for changing battlefield

More than 9,000 service members are training in Michigan under the Northern Strike exercise, which adapts to changing warfare, emerging technology and lessons…

Army opens test ranges to small companies to try to get weapons quicker to the battlefield

The U.S. Army says it's opening up test ranges to private companies developing missiles and drones

The US Army put new battlefield tech to the test. Now it's deciding what isn't making the cut.

The US Army put new battlefield tech to the test. Now it's deciding what isn't making the cut.

Russian troops survive an average of 30 minutes on the Ukrainian battlefield, CIA director says

Russian troops survive an average of 30 minutes on the Ukrainian battlefield, CIA director says

Final extension: Startup Battlefield Australia applications now close July 20

If you're building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward.

Tidal Waves Of Drones Coming To Battlefields Across The Globe

'American-made drones at manufacturing scale'

The $2 Trillion Race for Control of Future Battlefields

Last chance to apply - Startup Battlefield Australia applications close July 6

If you're going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone.

Startup Battlefield Australia application closes in days: Apply before July 6

What if one pitch changed everything? The next company nobody has heard of yet is building something that will matter. It could be yours.

France prepares Ukraine-inspired 'kill web' for battlefield awareness

The kill web will be part of the broader Arcadia AI-powered battlefield command and control structure, a top French commander said.

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.