Defence Finance Monitor

Defence Finance Monitor

Strategic Opportunities in Europe’s Defence Tech Renaissance

May 13, 2025
∙ Paid

France taps defense-industry retirees to keep arms flowing during war

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and amid signs of U.S. strategic retrenchment, investor interest in European defence tech has surged. Europe’s capitals have pledged large increases in military spending and domestic production to address capability gaps. Consequently, venture funding for defence startups hit record levels: European investme…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Defence Finance Monitor · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture