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Defense Tech in Europe: record of $10.5 billion in 2026
European defense sector startups are expected to raise a record $10.5 billion in 2026. The main investments focus on drone technologies and autonomous system...
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- European defense sector startups are expected to raise $10.5 billion in 2026, four times more than the previous year.
- Germany is the leading European country for defense tech investments, with $3.5 billion raised.
- Drones and autonomous systems account for 74% of investments in the EU, driven by companies like Helsing and Quantum Systems.
- Munich is the European center for defense technology, with $3 billion in funding.
- The defense sector is the fastest growing in Europe in terms of startup funding.
