The New Transatlantic Defence Architecture: Integrating ReArm Europe, NATO DIANA & Industrial Finance

While capital markets digest the new sovereign guarantees, a parallel revolution just occurred in Brussels and Norfolk. With the adoption of the EU’s ‘Mini-Omnibus’ regulation on 18 December and the simultaneous launch of NATO DIANA’s largest-ever cohort, the West has activated a unified dual-use innovation machine. This is no longer just about R&D grants; it is a synchronized pipeline designed to fast-track technology from the lab to the battlefield. For the first time, Horizon Europe’s billions are legally unlocked for defence research, while NATO’s accelerator provides the critical ‘Rapid Adoption Service’ to bridge the procurement valley of death. This report maps the new regulatory pathways that allow startups to access EU grants, validate tech with NATO end-users, and scale industrially with EIB backing—creating a seamless trajectory for 2026. Don't just follow the money; understand the rules that govern the next decade of defence tech. Subscribe now for the full regulatory roadmap.