Deal adds precision manufacturing, advanced computer vision, and other defense technology businesses into the Nukkleus ecosystem NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ: NUKK), a strategic acquirer and owner of high-potential businesses in the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Star 26 Capital Inc., a defense-focused acquisition company. Nukkleus acquired 100% of Star 26 in consideration of a mixed package of cash, promissory notes, as well as shares of Nukkleus common stock and associated warrants issued to Star 26 shareholders on a pro-rata basis. Additional details regarding the transaction are available in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction provides Nukkleus with...

HOUSTON, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“the Group” or “the Company”), the unified specialty insurance organization whose operating businesses include Skyward Specialty and Apollo, today announced the global expansion of Skyward Specialty’s Life Sciences insurance solution. Through this expansion, and by leveraging Apollo’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 1969, Skyward Specialty now offers enhanced multinational placements for U.S.-domiciled life sciences companies with international operations. This initiative marks the first strategic collaboration between Skyward Specialty and Apollo since the acquisition closed earlier this month. Skyward Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Robinson said, “The expansion of our Life Sciences product reflects the strength of our combined organization and our ability...

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (“iRocket” or the “Company”) and BPGC Acquisition Corp. (“BPGC”) announced that, in connection with the previously disclosed proposed business combination, iRocket Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company (“Holdco”), has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”) was initially announced on July 23, 2025. Subject to the completion of the SEC review process and satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the approval of BPGC’s shareholders, Holdco is expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “IRX” upon the closing of the transaction. About iRocketiRocket, founded in 2018 and...

“We intend for Old Glory Bank to be the first chartered bank to fully integrate crypto into daily banking.” Michael Staw, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer. Main Street, America, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Old Glory Bank, serving customers in all 50 states with its pro-America online banking platform, and Digital Asset Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: DAAQ) (“DAAQ”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that DAAQ and Old Glory Bank’s Bank Holding Company have entered into a definitive business combination agreement to create OGB Financial Company, a Texas corporation to be listed on Nasdaq under the reserved ticker symbol “OGB.” The closing of the transaction is expected to occur at the end of the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2026 and is subject to approval by the shareholders of...