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Blackstone launches Falcata to expand drone and missile-interception technology

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Blackstone has combined two existing defense companies to form Falcata, a new business focused on increasing production of technologies used to intercept drones and missiles. The launch reflects growing investment in counter-uncrewed systems and missile-defense capabilities amid heightened demand for these technologies.

Discovered 2026-10-02T13:50:50.579988-07:00 | 2026-10-02T13:50:50.579988-07:00

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  • Falcata’s formation brings additional private-capital backing to technologies designed to counter drones and missiles, two expanding defense priorities.
  • Combining two existing companies may give Blackstone a larger industrial base and production capacity in a market where demand for interception systems is rising.

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