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Vertical Aerospace secures $100 million for Valo eVTOL certification as Cambridge Aerospace raises $300 million for air defenses

Vertical Aerospace has secured approximately $100 million in financing commitments to advance certification and commercial production of its four-passenger Valo eVTOL. Separately, Cambridge Aerospace closed a $300 million Series C led by DFJ Growth, valuing the drone- and missile-defense startup at $3.4 billion.

2026-08-11T01:35:52.972692-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace secures $100 million for Valo eVTOL certification as Cambridge Aerospace raises $300 million for air defenses

Vertical Aerospace has secured approximately $100 million in financing commitments to advance certification and commercial production of its four-passenger Valo eVTOL. Separately, Cambridge Aerospace closed a $300 million Series C led by DFJ Growth, valuing the drone- and missile-defense startup at $3.4 billion.

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U.S. Defense Pushes Hybrid Rotorcraft and Rapid-Fielding Drone Programs

Former Army chief James McConville says hybrid-electric rotorcraft could improve range and sortie generation, as the Army advances platoon-level short-range reconnaissance UAS through a competitive fly-off. Separately, Boeing and Rheinmetall are pursuing accelerated sixth-generation air-combat capabilities, while Robinson Unmanned highlights sovereign drone manufacturing under a U.S. initiative.

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Russia accelerates Rassvet satellite network, targeting nearly 300 spacecraft by 2027, Ukraine says

Ukraine’s military intelligence says Russia is deploying Rassvet, a domestic Starlink-style satellite network, faster than planned, with 292 satellites targeted by 2027 and 924 by 2035. Moscow is also reportedly developing Volna-Kupol-Garant, a system designed to disrupt satellite communications at the spacecraft level.

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Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid in all-stock deal

Archer Aviation will acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk Aero, drone maker Insitu and air traffic-management firm SkyGrid in an all-stock transaction pending regulatory approval. The deal would give Boeing nearly 20% of Archer, make it the largest outside shareholder and add a board seat, with closing expected by year-end.

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Drone sightings over German military base follow explosive-laden drone discovery near Leipzig/Halle runway

Two drones were spotted above a military base in western Germany, authorities said, two days after an explosive-laden drone was found near a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The incidents raise immediate security concerns for military installations and airport operations, although authorities have not established a connection between them.

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