European Defence, Security and Resilience Startups Hit Record $8.7B VC Funding in 2025

Venture capital investment in European defence, security and resilience startups surged to an unprecedented $8.7 billion in 2025, driven by large late-stage rounds and increasing investor interest in deep tech for security applications.

India and Greece Sign Declaration to Expand Defence Industrial Cooperation

India and Greece have signed a declaration aimed at deepening defense-industrial cooperation, focusing on joint production, technology collaboration, and closer ties between defense companies. The framework is intended to facilitate industrial partnerships rather than immediate procurement deals.

Ukraine to Build 10 Weapons Export Hubs Across Europe in Strategic Defence Push

Kyiv moves to commercialise battlefield-tested arms and integrate domestically forged defence technology into European markets

CSG and Poland’s PGZ Partner on Modular Mining System for Tatra Platforms

Czechoslovak Group and Poland’s state-owned defense holding PGZ have formalized cooperation to jointly market a modular remote mining deployment system integrated on Tatra wheeled vehicles for export.

Latvia Plans Anti-Tank Mine Production Facility Within Two Years

Latvia is planning to establish a domestic anti-tank mine production facility within the next two years as part of its broader effort to strengthen national defense manufacturing capacity.

Indra’s León Facility Positions Spain for Expanded Loitering Munition Production

Indra’s planned multipurpose drone factory in León is expected to play a growing role in the production and integration of loitering munitions. The project comes as European armed forces prioritize scalable drone-based strike capabilities.

EU Prepares New Defense Lending Program to Succeed SAFE

The European Union is preparing a new defense financing mechanism intended to replace the Security Action for Europe program. The successor scheme is expected to build on SAFE’s joint procurement model while adjusting eligibility and financing conditions.

Saudi-Focused Defense VC MASNA Ventures Targets $100M First Fund

MASNA Ventures, a newly established defense-focused venture capital firm, is seeking to raise $100 million for its inaugural fund centered on defense and security technologies. The vehicle aims to back U.S. and allied companies while supporting industrial expansion into Saudi Arabia.

TRB targets potential UAE order of up to 500 Vihor armored vehicles, plans 20 more deliveries in 2026

Tehnički remont Bratunac says it is preparing additional deliveries of its Vihor armored vehicle to the United Arab Emirates in 2026 as discussions continue on a much larger package. The company’s majority owner indicated the talks cover a potential requirement of up to 500 vehicles.

Europe Picks Seven Tech Scale-Up Finalists for DIGITALEUROPE’s 2026 Future Unicorn Awards

DIGITALEUROPE, the continent’s largest digital industry association, has named seven finalist companies for the 2026 Future Unicorn Awards across Future Unicorn and Dual-Use Technology categories. The winners will be revealed at the Masters of Digital 2026 conference in Brussels on 25-26 February.

Military Analyst Zečević: Small States Should Act Cautiously as Russian Influence Persists

Russian influence in the Western Balkans has not disappeared but has been significantly weakened by the war in Ukraine, according to military analyst Berko Zečević. He argues that small states should pursue restrained and pragmatic policies amid growing global instability.

EU to Build Sovereign Defense Data-Sharing Platform by 2030

The European Union is working to develop a dedicated defense data-sharing platform, designed to allow its armed forces and defense institutions to exchange sensitive information securely without relying on U.S. infrastructure or commercial providers.