The Tech Download: Defense startups eye Iran war windfall as U.S. and Gulf states turn to tech
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The Iran war is defense tech’s chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready
Guvendemir | E+ | Getty ImagesThe Iran war is redefining modern combat for the U.S. and driving demand for lower-cost ...
Electronic warfare in the Persian Gulf: How GPS interference is disrupting the Middle East
The screen of a GPS attached to the dashboard of a vehicle as residents of Dubai face GPS disruptions on ...
Gecko Robotics brings its AI to U.S. Navy ship repair in latest next-gen defense tech deal
Gecko Robotics, a Pittsburgh-based robotics startup, on Tuesday announced a $71 million deal with the U.S. Navy to cut down ...
Palantir’s technology gives the West a critical edge in Middle East, CEO Alex Karp says
Palantir CEO Alex Karp told CNBC on Thursday that artificial intelligence is giving the U.S. and its allies an edge ...
Sam Altman faced ‘serious questions’ in meeting with lawmakers about OpenAI’s defense work
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit on March 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | ...
Iran’s Shahed drone: How ‘the poor man’s cruise missile’ is shaping Tehran’s retaliation
A Shahed-136 drone is displayed at a rally in western Tehran, Iran, on February 11, 2026.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ...
Joby lawsuit accuses air taxi rival Archer of using stolen information to ‘one-up’ deal
An electric air taxi by Joby Aviation flies near the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November ...
Palantir’s stock is up 1,700% since its NYSE debut five years ago. Here’s how it got there
People walk by a banner featuring the logo of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on ...
Joby, L3Harris partner on hybrid defense craft that can be piloted or autonomous
An electric air taxi by Joby Aviation sits at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York City, Nov. 12, 2023.Roselle ...
