thenextweb

2025-09-17

Opinion: Ukraine is becoming a global defence tech powerhouse


The full-scale war has reshaped priorities for Ukraine’s tech sector. Innovative military technologies and advanced defence solutions are not only essential for the country’s security — they’re also among the most promising vectors for business growth. Ukrainian defence tech is tested directly on the battlefield, under the most challenging conditions. These circumstances allow products to prove their effectiveness, attracting interest from international partners, investors, and allied countries looking to strengthen their own defence capabilitie [...]

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When I write about the cognitive migration now underway, brought about by the rapid advance of gen AI, I do so from the perspective of someone who has spent four decades in the technology industry. My [...]

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Surging European defence stocks signal ‘huge potential’ for military tech startups

Shares in European aerospace and defence companies soared to record highs this week, elevating expectations for the continent’s military tech startups. Britain’s BAE Systems leapt by 9% on Monday, [...]

Match Score: 70.29

thenextweb

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Funding focus: Germany snaps up 90% of Europe’s record defence tech funding

Funding focus is a new series analysing cash flow into the European tech ecosystem. Last week, we looked at the largest investment rounds in fusion energy this year, and now we’re honing in on Euro [...]

Match Score: 53.24

thenextweb

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Startups need ‘clear pathway’ into UK’s new defence plan, experts warn

Britain’s new military tech strategy will fail unless startups are given clear pathways to adoption, experts have warned. Their concerns follow the government’s announcement that defence spending [...]

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thenextweb

2025-03-10

4 European satellite firms are vying to replace Starlink in Ukraine

EU governments are in talks with four European satellite firms about providing a back-up service for Starlink in Ukraine, as the region pushes to boost tech sovereignty amid mounting transatlantic ten [...]

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thenextweb

2025-06-13

Opinion: Space startups are pivoting to defence. That’s great for innovation

A few months ago, at the SmallSat Symposium, a panel issued a sobering warning to space startups: do not chase defence dollars at the expense of long-term sustainability. Why? Because companies, parti [...]

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thenextweb

2025-05-06

German dual-use drone maker becomes unicorn amid defence tech boom

German drone maker Quantum Systems has raised €160mn at a valuation north of €1bn, becoming Europe’s latest defence tech unicorn.   Quantum Systems builds electric, AI-powered autonomous surve [...]

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thenextweb

2025-04-28

ARX Robotics rides defence tech wave with €31M for battlefield robots

German defence tech startup ARX Robotics has secured €31mn to ramp up production of its autonomous battlefield robots, which look like mini tanks — minus the guns.  ARX — backed by NATO’s Inn [...]

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thenextweb

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Europe boosts military AI as Mistral and Helsing form defence tech alliance

European tech leaders Helsing and Mistral have formed a pact to build new military AI systems. The partnership brings together two of Europe’s top startups. Helsing, a defence tech firm based in Ger [...]

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