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EIB deploys €4bn in defence and targets €1bn VC expansion
The EU’s lending arm deployed a record €4 billion into security and defence in 2025, with a further increase to €4.5 billion planned for 2026 as Europe’s rearmament push gathers…
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EU backs Join Capital with €50m in largest defence VC commitment to date
The European Investment Fund’s largest ever defence commitment will back 25 early-stage startups across Europe.
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Quantum Systems secures €150m financing as European banks scale defence tech exposure
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has secured a €150 million financing package backed by the European Investment Bank and major commercial lenders, marking a shift toward institutional capital supporting Europe’s…
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Scotland secures £50m defence growth deal to boost skills and innovation
The UK government has today announced a £50 million defence growth deal for Scotland aimed at strengthening skills, innovation and industrial capacity across key sectors.
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British AI drone startup raises $2.1m in pre-seed
The autonomous drone technology round is led by space specialist Seraphim Space and backed by the UK government’s defence venture capital fund.
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BAE profits jump 12% amid record orders
The UK defence giant’s order backlog is now three times its annual revenue, surpassing the UK government’s entire defence budget.
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European defence stocks surge as Middle East conflict deepens
US strikes in Iran over the weekend and retaliatory attacks across the region has driven a huge surge in European defence stocks as national security is once again put into…
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EIB and state lenders mull defence infrastructure fund
Early discussions from group representing over €300 billion could lead to significant funding for Europe’s industrial revival.
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JPMorgan drops defence exclusions for swathe of European funds
The global asset manager follows peers by opening up lucrative defence stocks to over 130 of its European funds in a major shake-up of the firm’s ESG policies.
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Swiss manager Decalia launches UCITS defence equity fund
The actively managed fund available to institutional and retail investors mimics the firm’s successful 2024 global defence strategy.
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