As Russia rains increasing drone attacks on Ukraine and countries at peace like Denmark spot unidentified drones flying near military bases, the European tech scene’s attention has quickly shifted from strike drone startups to a crucial counterpart: air defence systems, or counter drone technology.
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October 3, 2025
Why counter drone and air defence startups might be the next big investment area in defence
Recent attacks in Ukraine and scares in Denmark have put air defence on the top of the agenda — but startups are still very early in their development
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