The European defence techs working with governments in 2026

2025 was a banner year for Europe’s new defence startups, which raised €3.94bn in funding across the continent and the UK, according to Sifted data. Ministries of defence (MoDs), too, upped their spfinish, as EU countries have announced billions in commitments in recent years to fund defence projects.

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