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09/22/2026

Dexa — one of the few U.S. companies holding FAA airworthiness certification, a Part 135 air carrier certificate, and a national BVLOS waiver — is bringing its Dayton‑built drone‑delivery aircraft to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 as part of the prestigious Startup Battlefield 200. Unlike most software‑focused competitors, Dexa designs and manufactures its own aircraft and already conducts paid commercial deliveries for major partners including Kroger, Papa John’s, and Winsupply.

The company’s selection highlights the growing momentum behind aerial delivery as a scalable logistics model, and its regulatory achievements place it in elite company alongside Amazon, Wing, and Zipline. Dexa plans to unveil new technology and product updates ahead of Disrupt, positioning itself as a serious contender shaping the future of autonomous delivery.

For investors and industry leaders, Dexa’s presence at Disrupt signals a shift: the next wave of innovation isn’t just software — it’s aviation‑grade autonomy built for real‑world logistics.

Dexa was picked for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 and pitches at Disrupt in San Francisco next month. Most of the cohort sells software. Dexa builds aircraft, holds an FAA air carrier certificate and flies commercial deliveries out of Dayton.

09/16/2026

Could Nuclear Fuel Last for 50,000 Years?

Clean-tech startup FluxNium is developing technology designed to access previously difficult-to-use nuclear fuel resources. The company’s approach could potentially unlock a massive additional source of nuclear fuel and expand the long-term possibilities for nuclear energy.

As the demand for reliable and low-carbon energy continues to grow, innovations in nuclear technology could play an important role in developing a more sustainable and energy-secure future.

Fluxnium's fibers can extract uranium directly from seawater, which has enough of the nuclear fuel to power thousands of generations.

09/16/2026

Strengthening the Cybersecurity Workforce

The SANS Institute and Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support have announced a four-year agreement to train and provide GIAC certifications to several thousand cybersecurity professionals across the Bundeswehr and key federal security agencies.

The training will cover areas including incident response, threat hunting, cloud security, pe*******on testing, and industrial control systems security. As cyber threats continue to evolve, investing in skilled cybersecurity professionals will be an important part of protecting critical systems and building long-term cyber resilience.

SANS Institute announces strategic cybersecurity training agreement with German government

09/16/2026

Cybersecurity Fun Fact of the Day!

Did you know that not all multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods provide the same level of protection? CISA recommends phishing-resistant MFA because some common methods, such as SMS codes and push notifications, can still be targeted by attackers.

Using stronger authentication methods can add an important layer of protection against compromised credentials and phishing attacks.

09/15/2026

Your Browser May Know More Than You Think

Every time you visit a website, your browser can share more information than you might realize. Details such as your time zone, screen characteristics, device hardware, and browsing activity can potentially be used to identify or track you, even when you haven't signed into an account.

Understanding what information your browser makes available is an important part of protecting your online privacy. Using privacy-focused browser settings, limiting tracking, and understanding the limits of incognito mode can all help reduce the amount of information shared while browsing.

This website tells you how much info you're actually giving away whenever you go online.

09/15/2026

Preparing the Next Generation of Airmen

Development Training Flight is helping prepare future Airmen before they officially begin their military careers. Through physical training, leadership development, teamwork, and exposure to Air Force expectations, participants can build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Programs like this highlight the importance of preparing people for the mission, not just the technology behind it. Developing strong leaders and teams will remain essential to maintaining a capable and mission-ready force.

For recruits assigned to the 926th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, their journey starts long before basic military training. The 926th Wing Development and Training Flight bridges the gap for

09/15/2026

Insider Threats Are Evolving

CISA has updated its Insider Threat Mitigation Guide for the first time since 2020, highlighting how changing technology and work environments are creating new security challenges. The updated guidance addresses risks related to hybrid work, AI-enabled manipulation, access control, and employee separations.

As organizations adopt more AI and distributed work environments, understanding who has access to critical systems and how that access is being used is becoming increasingly important. Strong identity management, continuous monitoring, and proactive threat mitigation can help organizations better protect sensitive information and critical assets.

U.S. CISA has refreshed its Insider Threat Mitigation Guide to help organizations wrestling with hybrid workforce risks and AI manipulation of employees.

09/14/2026

A New Approach to Spacecraft Maneuvering

Inversion Space has won a NASA study to advance its Arc spacecraft and demonstrate aerocapture technology. The approach uses a spacecraft’s interaction with an atmosphere to slow down and enter orbit, potentially reducing the amount of propellant needed compared with traditional propulsion methods.

The study will examine mission design, aerodynamics, trajectory analysis, and vehicle development as Inversion works toward an Earth-based demonstration. Innovations like aerocapture could help make future space missions more efficient and expand the possibilities for spacecraft operations.

Inversion will examine how its Arc spacecraft could be used for an aerocapture demonstration. The company says the work will include mission design, aerodynamics, trajectory analysis...

09/14/2026

AI Agents Are Changing Software Development

A recent article explores the growing capabilities of AI agents and what happens when they are given long-running, complex software engineering tasks. While newer models can work independently for extended periods and accomplish impressive tasks, the article highlights concerns about code quality, oversight, and the need for humans to review AI-generated work.

As AI agents become more capable, finding the right balance between automation and human oversight will be essential. AI can help accelerate development, but ensuring the results are reliable, secure, and maintainable remains just as important.

Some thoughts on Astra and newfangled long-horizon models.

09/14/2026

AI Fun Fact of the Day!

Did you know that AI can help predict equipment failures before they happen? By analyzing data from sensors and machines, AI systems can identify unusual patterns that may indicate a problem is developing.

Predictive AI can help organizations reduce downtime, improve maintenance, and keep critical systems running more efficiently.