# Untitled situation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/d4d1ef0a-d94c-4ee3-91f3-37c0417e9eb1
> Updated: 2026-07-26T10:02:04.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-26: Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems Lead $4.1bn Record Defense Startup Funding

Defence contractors invested a record $4.1bn in startup funding in 2026, with Lockheed Martin pledging $100m, BAE €50m, and Airbus anchoring a €500m dual‑use fund; total defence deals top $40bn.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lockheed-martin-and-bae-systems-drive-41-b-surge-in-defense-startup-funding

### 2026-06-28: Framework Ventures launches $400M fund targeting AI, robotics and crypto assets

Framework Ventures raised a $400 million fourth fund, half already spent, expanding from crypto to AI, robotics, energy and fintech while keeping key crypto stakes in Hyperliquid, Plasma and Sky.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/framework-ventures-launches-400m-fund-targeting-ai-robotics-and-crypto-assets

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