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  1. FUNDINGDefense Tech's Funding Smashes Records Again in 2026→
  2. FUNDINGAutonomous-Maritime Startup Saronic Raises $1.75B Series D at a $9.25B Valuation→

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FUNDING$14.6B+ into defense tech in 2026

Defense Tech's Funding Smashes Records Again in 2026

Defense tech startups have already pulled in more than $14.6 billion in venture funding in 2026, surpassing all of 2025's record $9.6 billion, led by Anduril, Shield AI and Saronic megarounds.

Jul 7, 2026
FUNDING$1.75B

Autonomous-Maritime Startup Saronic Raises $1.75B Series D at a $9.25B Valuation

Saronic, the Austin-based builder of autonomous surface vessels for defense, raised a $1.75 billion Series D at a $9.25 billion valuation -- the single largest robotics round of 2026 so far. The raise underscores how unmanned maritime systems have become a priority as navies race to field cheap, attritable autonomous fleets.

Jun 22, 2026