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Wars trigger $12bn venture capital rush into defence tech

Funding this year has already surpassed 2025 total as soaring valuations fuel fears of a hype cycle

Wars trigger $12bn venture capital rush into defence tech

TL;DR

  • Venture capital funding for defense technology has surged.
  • This year's funding has already exceeded the total for 2025.
  • Soaring valuations are fueling fears of a hype cycle.