European Defense Startup Funding Surges, AI Leads the Charge

business#ai📝 Blog|Analyzed: Feb 14, 2026 13:33
Published: Feb 14, 2026 13:30
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The European defense, security, and resilience startup funding experienced a remarkable 55% year-over-year increase, reaching a record $8.7 billion in 2025. This surge is fueled significantly by the rapid adoption of 生成式人工智能 (Generative AI), which accounts for a substantial 44% of this funding.
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"European defense, security, and resilience startup funding rose 55% YoY to a record $8.7B in 2025, with AI accounting for 44%."
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