European DefenceTech Startups Raise Over €1.8 Billion in 2026 Amid Ukraine War
EU-Startups reporting identifies more than €1.8 billion raised across 22 European defence startups in 2026, with over €1 billion tied to Ukraine's defence.
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European startups building defence and dual-use technologies have attracted more than €1.8 billion in financing across 22 companies during 2026, according to reporting compiled by EU-Startups as of October.
The technologies span autonomous drones, air-defence systems and satellite intelligence, with venture capital taking a growing role in backing defence innovation as Ukraine continues to resist Russia's invasion. EU-Startups reported that the companies it tracked contributing to Ukraine's defence efforts together account for over €1 billion in funds raised for direct intervention in Ukraine.
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