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VC defence tech investment surges to over $12bn

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Venture capital investment in defence technology has accelerated sharply in 2026, with global funding reaching $12.3bn so far this year as conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf drive renewed demand for next-generation military systems, according top a report by the Financial Times.
The figure already exceeds the total recorded for the whole of the previous year, according to market data, highlighting the speed at which defence-related start-ups are attracting capital as investors reposition for a mo...

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