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October 28, 2025

15 defence startup operators to watch

Sifted listed the operators building some of Europe’s most promising defence startups

As European governments ramp up military spending amid rising geopolitical tensions, defence tech startups are riding a wave of unprecedented popularity.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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