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• London-based Uforce, which makes unmanned air, sea, and land vehicles, raised $700M co-led by the UK National Wealth Fund and Valor Equity at a $6B valuation (Yazhou Sun/Bloomberg)

  Capital secured from major institutional backers will support the autonomous systems developer as it scales its operations across multiple domains. The significant cash injection reflects accelerating investment interest in advanced multi-environment vehicle technologies. This deal marks one of the most notable funding milestones for European mobility and defense innovators this year.

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• Who could replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia's chief executive?

  The semiconductor giant's board is weighing leadership succession after reports emerged regarding personal conduct and security concerns tied to its longtime leader. Transitioning from the co-founder who built the world's second most valuable company poses major operational and geopolitical challenges. Directors are evaluating both internal figures and established industry executives to guide the business through any potential transition.

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• UK drone maker founded by Ukrainians hits £4.5bn value after raising £500m

  London-based defense contractor UForce is accelerating production of autonomous systems across air, land, and sea domains to counter escalating Russian maritime threats. Backed by state and private capital, the firm aims to bolster allied security while anchoring advanced defense manufacturing in Britain. The initiative directly supports ongoing operations in Ukraine and strengthens North Atlantic surveillance capabilities.

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