Tag: Defence funding
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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.
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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.
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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 $864 billion, a 14% rise on last year.
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Frankenburg raises €30m in Series A funding to boost European low-cost air defence production
The Estonian startup is targeting a gap between cheap drones and costly air defence systems as conflicts upheld traditional procurement priorities.
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Polish president vetoes €44bn SAFE defence loan but government presses ahead
Poland holds the largest single allocation under the €150bn programme, making the veto the most significant domestic challenge to the scheme since it entered force last year.
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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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