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Tank maker KNDS clears path for €18bn IPO after France and Germany agree equal ownership
Franco-German defence group poised to become one of Europe’s largest listed defence companies after Paris and Berlin resolve longstanding governance… Read more
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EU launches EastInvest facility to mobilise €28bn for eastern regions hit by Ukraine war
New financing platform targeting nine border states forms centrepiece of Commission strategy to address economic and security strain. Read more
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EQT enters space sector with Exolaunch acquisition
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Seraphim Space leads £4m seed round in maritime autonomy startup Online Oceans
Successful fundraising is the latest in a series of investors backing low-cost, autonomous and dual-use technologies this year. Read more
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Europe drives global defence spending growth in 2025
Global defence expenditure topped a record $2.8 trillion, with NATO accounting for more than half of this and Europe representing… Read more
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EU redirects billions in civilian funds to boost defence investment
EU repurposes research and infrastructure funds for military projects, opening new financing channels without additional budget contributions
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Brussels unveils €1bn growth fund as EU targets defence tech ‘valley of death’
European Commission’s transformation roadmap tackles startup scaling crisis with new financing vehicle and fast-track procurement reforms
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Ukraine to gain access to European Defence Fund
Move gives Ukrainian firms access to €7.3 billion fund for defence research and capability programmes Ukraine is set to gain…
