Intelligence for the Dealmaking Community since 1965
Intelligence for the Dealmaking Community since 1965

Rich Blake

Rich Blake is a veteran financial journalist who has written for numerous publications, including Institutional Investor, Pensions & Investments and Barron's.

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A Pentagon push toward drones, autonomy and AI-driven warfare is creating a new class of defense winners—and sparking a wave of acquisitions across the sector.
July 13, 2026