Europe’s defence tech start-ups hunt for more capital
Industry executives say key aim is to secure European funding as well as contracts with governments
Industry executives say key aim is to secure European funding as well as contracts with governments

Valuations soar as venture capital flows to groups tied to continent’s security and economic sovereignty

Continued co-production is vital to maintain innovation and preserve the security of the EU and the US

Russia’s war in Ukraine and fears over US security relationship drive wave of VC funding

Interest in AI and defence tech start-ups has boosted investor activity after a prolonged slowdown

We must regain technology and innovation prowess in a world where the US and China are calling the shots

Slow progress on government contracts prompts some groups to consider moving abroad