Beyond the Front Office: Why the Defense Industrial Base is Racing Against the Clock on CMMC Compliance
WASHINGTON — For the past four consecutive years, the manufacturing sector has stood squarely in the crosshairs of global cyber espionage and digital extortion. According to IBM’s 2025 Threat Intelligence Index, manufacturing remains the single most…
Strengthening the Defense Supply Chain: Velo3D Joins GIDEP to Bolster Additive Manufacturing Integrity
In an era where the defense sector is increasingly reliant on advanced manufacturing, the necessity for ironclad reliability and supply-chain transparency has never been higher. Velo3D, a leader in metal additive manufacturing (AM), has officially…
The Future of Asymmetric Warfare: Swarmer Acquires Ratel Robotics in Landmark $224M Defense Deal
In a move that underscores the rapid transformation of modern battlefield technology, Austin-based defense firm Swarmer Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics, the Ukrainian manufacturer renowned for its robust and highly…
The Digital Imperative: Navigating the Aerospace and Defense MRO “Super Cycle”
By Sung Kim, Chief Technology Officer, iBase-t July 7, 2026 The global aerospace and defense (A&D) Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector is currently navigating a period of unprecedented expansion. As commercial aviation experiences a…
Ondas Holdings Solidifies Defense Footprint with $875.8 Million Acquisition of DZYNE Technologies
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In a move that significantly reshapes the landscape of autonomous defense technology, Ondas Holdings Inc. has announced the landmark acquisition of DZYNE Technologies LLC. The deal, valued at approximately $875.8 million,…
