Startups
Valkyrie Dynamics has secured €1 million to develop miniature radar seekers for interceptor drones, targeting low-cost air defense systems capable of operating in poor visibility.
Startups
Munich-based SE3 has secured $30 million to expand its spatial AI technology for military drones and autonomous systems, with contracts in Germany and Ukraine.
Romania
Romanian firm Kapamed leads an €11.6 million European Defence Fund project to develop a 10-drone AI swarm with hydrogen propulsion and electronic warfare capabilities.
Startups
Polish defense startup ARES Shield AI seeks €2.26 million to develop high-power microwave technology for protecting satellites, with a NewConnect listing planned for 2027.
Startups
Germany's Falk Defence is developing its Siegfried SF1-100 guided rocket in Leipzig, targeting a 100-km range and European production.
Startups
A €7 million investment will support the expansion of Indurex's AI-powered cybersecurity platform, designed to protect critical infrastructure and industrial systems across Europe and beyond.
Austria
Austrian defense startup GuardAero wins a Munich innovation award for APS1, its autonomous counter-drone protection system for military vehicles.
Startups
German startup INLEAP Photonics has demonstrated its AI-assisted Laserdome laser system with the Bundeswehr, successfully intercepting small drones during military trials.
Startups
The funding will support UAV production, research and development, and expansion into new European defense markets.
European Union
The EU Council has approved the €115 million AGILE program to accelerate defense innovation, with funding for startups and SMEs beginning in 2027.
Croatia
Orqa co-founder Srdjan Kovacevic wins Croatia’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 as the drone manufacturer expands its defense business in the U.S. and Canada.
Startups
British-Ukrainian defense tech firm Occam Industries raised €3.8 million to expand autonomous drone software, bringing total funding to €7 million.