Startups
Danish-Lithuanian Drone Maker Monopulse Raises Over €2 Million
The funding will support UAV production, research and development, and expansion into new European defense markets.
Startups
Insights on emerging defense startups, dual-use technologies, venture capital investments, and innovation shaping the future of security.
European Union
EU Approves €115M AGILE Defense Innovation Program for 2027
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 CEO Srdjan Kovacevic Named Croatia’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026
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
Occam Industries raises €3.8M to scale drone autonomy
British-Ukrainian defense tech firm Occam Industries raised €3.8 million to expand autonomous drone software, bringing total funding to €7 million.
Startups
DoD Solution Raises $2.1M Pre-Seed for AURA AI Drone Autonomy
Estonian-Ukrainian DoD Solution raised $2.1 million to scale AURA AI, its onboard drone autonomy platform, with Draganfly joining as a strategic investor.
Events
Israeli DefenseTech Innovation Day 2026 to Meet in Tel Aviv
The October 25 event will bring Israeli defense firms, startups and investors together in Tel Aviv to discuss procurement, dual-use technology and autonomous systems.
Estonia
7 Estonian Defense Tech Startups and Scaleups to Watch in 2026
Estonian defense firms are advancing interceptors, drones, counter-UAS sensors, battlefield software and portable power. Seven companies to watch in 2026.
Germany
DTCP Defence Fund Secures €455M at First Close in Europe
German investment firm DTCP has secured €455 million in commitments for its defense technology fund, with investments already made in Norway and the UK.
Czech Republic
7 Czech Defense Tech Startups and Scaleups to Watch in 2026
Seven Czech defense tech firms working on drone detection, autonomous flight, pilot training, satellite intelligence, and military supply chains in 2026.
Startups
Arcos Raises €5.5M to Protect European Critical Infrastructure
Munich-based Arcos has raised €5.5 million to expand its Trident security platform and enter Europe’s critical infrastructure protection market.
US Army
US Army Awards TERN $11.26M for GPS-Independent Navigation
The US Army awarded TERN $11.26 million to deploy AI-based navigation that allows military vehicles to determine position without GPS or external signals.
Ukraine
Swarmer to Acquire Ratel Robotics in Deal Worth Up to $224M
Swarmer agreed to acquire Ukraine’s Ratel Robotics for up to $224 million, combining drone swarm software with combat-tested unmanned ground vehicles.