Analysis-Veterans Lead Europe's Defence Tech Revolution as Ukraine War Fuels Investment Boom
Military veterans lead a quarter of Europe's defence startups, driving innovation with battlefield-tested solutions amid a 500% surge in venture capital funding since 2021.
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Veterans Drive Europe’s Defence Tech Boom Amid Ukraine War
Background The war in Ukraine and NATO’s increased military spending have accelerated Europe’s defence technology sector, bringing in record investment. Unlike the U.S., Europe traditionally lagged in defence startups, but now military veterans are stepping in with battlefield experience that bridges the gap between innovation and real-world needs. What Happened Veterans now lead about one-quarter […] The post Veterans Drive Europe’s Defence Tec…
Veterans lead Europe's defence tech revolution as Ukraine war fuels investment boom
PRAGUE/STOCKHOLM - When former German army officer Matt Kuppers evaluated an Austrian startup's anti-drone weapons system, his military eye spotted what the young civilian founders had missed: the heated gun barrel lost accuracy after repeated firings. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Veterans are leading a revolution in Europe's defense technology.
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