Eurosatory 2026
KNDS Unveils Containerized Drone Launch System Concept at Eurosatory 2026
KNDS has presented a prototype containerized drone launch system at Eurosatory 2026 as part of a broader mission solution architecture for land forces.
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Germany
Helsing Acquisition of Keybotic Underscores EU Drive Toward Defence Autonomy
German defence software firm Helsing has acquired Barcelona-based robotics startup Keybotic, marking another step in Europe’s effort to build indigenous defence technology capabilities and reduce reliance on external suppliers.
Germany
Helsing and Kongsberg team up on sovereign European defense satellite network
German AI defense startup Helsing and Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace are joining forces to build a sovereign European satellite constellation for intelligence, surveillance, targeting and secure communications by 2029.
Startups
Europe’s Defense Startups Draw Record Venture Capital in 2025, Signaling a Strategic Shift
Europe’s defense technology sector is experiencing a surge unlike anything in its history. Venture capital investment in defense startups has reached a record-breaking $1.5 billion in 2025.