Afwerx

Explore the latest innovations and breakthroughs in Afwerx, the Defense Department’s hub for fostering cutting-edge tech. From game-changing startups to advanced R&D projects like Vermeer’s GPS-free drone navigation, this tag highlights how Afwerx accelerates next-gen defense solutions with real-world impact. Stay informed on how these efforts drive both military and dual-use advancements.

Agriculture

Vermeer Secures $10 Million Series A to Advance GPS-Free Drone Navigation for Defense and Dual-Use…

Ryan Collins Oct 23, 2025 0

American-Ukrainian defense technology startup Vermeer has closed its $10 million Series A round, led by Draper Associates with participation from AeroX Ventures, Boscolo Intervest, High Point Ventures, Rockaway Ventures, and the U.S. Air…

Agriculture

Tycho AI Raises $10M to Advance UAV Autonomy

Ryan Collins Oct 8, 2025 1

Funding round brings in FirstMark, adds General Clarke to Board, and supports new defense contracts Tycho AI, a company developing resilient navigation and artificial intelligence systems for unmanned vehicles, announced it has raised $10…

Drone Delivery

Skyways Lands $37M USAF Contract to Scale Autonomous Cargo Drones

Ryan Collins Nov 10, 2024 0

AFWERX funding propels mass production of long-range, heavy-lift uncrewed aircraft Skyways to Transition from Prototype to Full Production Skyways, an Austin-based manufacturer of long-range autonomous cargo drones, has secured a $37…

Drone Delivery

Skyways Completes Historic Cargo Drone Flights for U.S. Military

Ryan Collins Sep 25, 2024 0

Project ULTRA Demonstration Validates Safe BVLOS Operations in Controlled Airspace Skyways has completed a series of historic cargo drone flights under the Department of Defense’s Project ULTRA, marking a major step forward in Beyond…