Fortem Technologies (Lindon, UT) has secured a three-year, $18 million U.S. Army contract to deploy its net-based DroneHunter interceptors worldwide, strengthening defenses against hostile drones amid rising federal adoption, including protection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

SheTech Explorer Day 2026 united 3,500 Utah high school girls with mentors, hands-on STEM experiences, and industry leaders, inspiring confidence, curiosity, and community while showcasing real-world innovation and rallying the next generation of women in STEM.

Rob Shipp shares a tense USS Nimitz replenishment-at-sea where the tanker drifted, prompting a perfect emergency breakaway by the crew. From his Navy background, he and the team at ThetaCore (Lehi, UT), champion the concept of "readiness"—the true driver of team performance under pressure.

Vector’s Longbow platform, a modular, NDAA-compliant VTOL system, earned Blue and Green UAS Cleared certifications. Field-proven and SOCOM-endorsed, it delivers resilient ISR, SIGINT, and multi-sensor capabilities for contested, austere, and high-wind operational environments.

At USASBE 2026, the Faith + Entrepreneurship SIG explored BYU’s campus and Rollins Center, connecting researchers, students, and professionals, blending values with entrepreneurial action, and sampling the Creamery’s storied ice cream flavors.

Jump raised $80 million in a Series B led by Insight Partners, bringing total funding to $105 million. The wealthtech startup is expanding from AI meeting automation into an enterprise-grade AI operating layer for financial advisory firms.

Shawnna DelHierro, CIO of SoundHound AI, shares her journey from unexpected beginnings to leading technology innovation. She discusses AI, strategy, and empowering young women to build confidence, embrace responsibility, and make an impact in tech.

Utah Valley University and Mountainland Technical College have signed a transfer agreement allowing one-for-one healthcare credits, creating stackable pathways that lower costs, reduce duplication, and accelerate degree completion to meet Utah’s growing healthcare workforce demand.