Defense AI Startup Smack Secures $61 Million Amid Pentagon AI Push

Smack Technologies has raised US$61 million in a Series B funding round.

The round reflects growing demand for specialized AI tools in national security.

The Rise of Specialized Military AI

Smack focuses on building AI systems for faster military decision-making.

Its Omega platform helps streamline military fires planning and adapt battle plans in real time using reinforcement learning and computer vision.

The company’s founders have military backgrounds, driving its emphasis on practical battlefield applications.

Earlier this year, the startup secured US$32 million in combined seed and Series A funding.

What This Means for Future Conflicts

Pentagon pressure for faster AI integration has increased interest in dedicated defense startups.

Smack’s new funding will accelerate Omega production and support Alpha, a wearable AI display designed for battlefield use.

The company also recently secured two seven-figure prototyping contracts from the Joint Fires Network and Marine Corps Warfighting Lab.

This development highlights the military’s push toward AI-enabled decision-making in increasingly decentralized and communications-degraded battlefields.