Topic: defense

Japan's recent decision to ease long-standing restrictions on arms exports presents significant opportunities for its defense industry, particularly as global military spending reached a record $2.89 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of growth.

Defense tech startup Anduril on Wednesday said it raised $5 billion, doubling its valuation to $61 billion in a funding round led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.