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With just one month to go until Europe’s most anticipated defense innovation gathering, the Tectonic European Defense Summit unveils a powerful new panel—“Crossing the Valley of Death”—bringing together leaders at the forefront of defense technology and innovation.
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French startup Dark, which aimed to develop air-launched spacecraft for defense missions, has announced its closure despite France’s growing defense investment in space capabilities. The team cited limited structural support and national anchoring as key factors behind the decision.
Forecasts
Europe’s rearmament push is fueling a decade-long boom for its defense industry, with revenues forecast to grow 10.5% to 11.5% annually as nations meet NATO’s 2035 targets. Germany and Eastern Europe lead the surge, while fiscal strains and politics could test the continent’s resolve.
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Ukrainian drone maker Skyeton and France’s Harmattan AI are teaming up to enhance the Raybird UAS with AI-powered capabilities, marking a new phase in European defense innovation and NATO cooperation.
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Europe’s SiPearl launches Athena1, its first defense-grade processor for government, aerospace, and military applications. Designed for reliability, not speed, Athena1 marks a key milestone in Europe’s technological sovereignty.