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Swarmer (SWMR) moves into combat drone hardware with Vataga IP deal as revenue scale remains unproven
Nasdaq-listed Swarmer has signed an agreement to acquire selected intellectual property from Ukrainian drone manufacturer Vataga and bring 15 members of its leadership and engineering team into the business. The transaction extends Swarmer beyond software into hardware design and integration while raising questions about financing, dilution and its ability to convert battlefield deployments into recurring revenue.
Octant’s OCT-980 gains FDA orphan status, but can an oral molecule slow inherited vision loss?
Octant has received FDA orphan drug designation for OCT-980, an investigational oral therapy targeting protein misfolding associated with inherited retinal degeneration. The regulatory milestone follows the first patient dosing in September and supports development of a potentially disease-modifying treatment for rhodopsin-associated autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa.
HoloMD names former Eliza founder Irene Lang CEO, but can continuous AI monitoring become a scalable psychiatry business?
HoloMD has appointed Silicon Valley entrepreneur Irene Lang as chief executive officer and cofounder, moving founder Dr. Bruce Alan Kehr into a medical innovation role. The transition follows a 180-day paid pilot involving 138 patients and reflects a strategy to commercialize human-supervised AI monitoring between psychiatric appointments.
X-Bow selected to supply solid rocket boosters for CoAspire’s ground-launched Navy CHAOS cruise missile
X-Bow Systems has been selected by CoAspire to develop and produce solid rocket booster motors for the U.S. Navy's Coalition Heterogeneous Affordable Offensive Strike programme. The decision expands X-Bow's role in lower-cost precision weapons after seven propulsion programme selections in 2026, while highlighting the challenge of manufacturing missile components at sustained volume.
Altea appoints Justin Rodrick as vice president ahead of U.S. healthcare insurance launch in Q4 2026
MISSION-backed healthcare insurance specialist Altea is entering the United States with Justin Rodrick leading its domestic expansion alongside Chief Executive Officer Carly Matson. The business will initially target allied healthcare providers, smaller medical facilities and specialist MGA programmes, using insurance capacity accessed through Accelerant's Risk Exchange.
Brazil’s Lula secures unprecedented fourth term as Bolsonaro disputes 4.4 million-vote defeat
Lula wins Brazil's presidential runoff as Flávio Bolsonaro challenges the result. Discover what the historic victory means for Brazil and global relations.
Thailand backs renewed US-Myanmar dialogue as ASEAN prepares November summit
Thailand has welcomed renewed American engagement with Myanmar's military-backed government, arguing that dialogue could support regional peace efforts without automatically restoring international recognition.
Guidewire (GWRE) to acquire hyperexponential for up to $2.1bn as AI underwriting strategy accelerates
Guidewire has agreed to acquire London-based hyperexponential for $1.7 billion in cash plus up to $400 million tied to recurring revenue targets. The insurance software group expects the transaction to accelerate annual recurring revenue growth and deepen its position in AI-assisted commercial underwriting, while introducing substantial financing and integration requirements.
Nova Minerals (NVA) secures final Alaska antimony permits as $43.4m project targets 2027 production
Nova Minerals has received final Alaska Department of Natural Resources approvals for an integrated antimony operation covering the Styx and Stibium prospects, Whiskey Bravo concentration facility and Port MacKenzie refinery. With $43.4 million in U.S. government support and major equipment delivered, construction and production execution become the next tests.
Dragos Public Sector appoints former NSA and Army Cyber Command leaders as xOT security platform expands
Dragos Public Sector has appointed former National Security Agency cybersecurity director Rob Joyce and retired U.S. Army Cyber Command leader Maria Barrett to its board while extending the Dragos Platform across connected devices, cloud infrastructure and software supply chains. Accenture Federal Services will support federal market expansion following the parent company's recent acquisitions.